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.
Ranch senior takes top post for FCCLA
August 12, 2009
Jessica Hagood learned she earned one of 10 national officer positions during the organization’s National Leadership Conference, held July 12-16 in Nashville, Tenn.
Teacher returns from ExxonMobil Academy
August 12, 2009
Braden River Elementary School's Sue Curry was one of 200 teachers selected from a pool of 1,600 applications to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy July 19-24.
Young Life students conquer Sharp Top Cove Camp
August 12, 2009
About 50 East County students headed to Sharp Top Cove Camp in Jasper, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 2 for a summer camp with Young Life. Students enjoyed activities such as rock climbing, repelling, ropes courses, zip lines, hiking and more.
Blood banks need O negative donors
August 12, 2009
O negative is the universal blood type and is transfused into any person needing immediate treatment for traumas and emergencies.
Detectives searching for Ellenton robbers
August 12, 2009
A 14-year-old girl hid on the bathroom and called 911 after she heard the suspect(s) entering her Ellenton home last night.
Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation
August 11, 2009
The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.
Geckos roasts 28-pound pig
August 11, 2009
Gecko's Grill and Pub chef Gordon Yates spent 14 hours roasting the 28-pound pig to perfection for the restaurant's first pig roast Aug. 10. Guests feasted on pig, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese and other traditional pig roast delicacies during the event, which lasted from 5-8 p.m.
Philanthropist donates $2 million
August 10, 2009
Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.
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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."
