Justin Matthews staged python capture
August 13, 2009
East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews admitted to staging a dramatic capture of a 14-foot Burmese python from a Manatee County drain pipe July 25.
Braden River honors jazz legend
August 13, 2009
The Braden River High School Marching Band of Pirates will perform this music of Chick Corea in this year's halftime show, Spanish Fantasy.
Pinnacle recognizes IPG volunteers
August 13, 2009
The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch celebrated its Integrated Play Groups peer model volunteer program participants with a pizza party today. Thirty-two children donated time this summer to assist Pinnacle's students with autism. Not only does the IPG program help the Pinnacle students, but also it provides sensitivity training for the volunteers as well, said Director Dr. Kirstina Ordetx.
School board honors business partners
August 13, 2009
More than 300 entities partner will Manatee County schools to enrich the educational opportunities of students this year.
Planning commission considers Ranch retail project
August 13, 2009
Board members will consider whether SM Duck Dog 2 LLC should be allowed to build a project that includes a grocery store, a bank, retail stores, offices and a convenience store with gas pumps on a 14.46-acre site at the southwest corner of State Road 64 and Lorraine Road.
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent
August 13, 2009
Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.
Legacy Golf Course to return to lender
August 12, 2009
Troon Golf will give up the property to avoid foreclosure.
Siblings shoulder burden for area families
August 12, 2009
Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.
FDOT preps for S.R. 64 lane shift
August 12, 2009
Work on the East County thoroughfare is progressing as planned. The Florida Department of Transportation expects the project will be finished by March of 2010.
La Tosca gets new owner, name
August 12, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Italian eatery will reopen as Pino's Pizza Pasta & Wine Bar in mid-September.
- May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
