Main Street hits home run with East County family
August 5, 2009
Andrew Giddens, 13, and his family headed to Tropicana Field July 29 to watch the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees. The game was part of a prize package of the community's Father's Day drawing.
TideWell names new vice president
August 4, 2009
TideWell Hospice has welcomed David Lafferty as its new executive vice president and chief information officer.
Jump Dance Co. students steal spotlight
August 3, 2009
Student dancers from Jump Dance Company in Lakewood Ranch performed a spirited "High School Musical Reunion" show July 31. Each week, the campers take on a new theme.
Creekwood Bealls employee robbed of deposit
August 3, 2009
The suspect fled in a maroon Toyota Rav 4. The vehicle was last seen driving southbound on Creekwood Boulevard toward State Road 70.
Ranch man arrested on drug charges
July 31, 2009
A Lakewood Ranch man was arrested and charged with multiple drug-related charges after being pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper yesterday afternoon.
Investigators make arrest in Mill Creek burglaries
July 31, 2009
A 14-year-old East County boy confessed to the June 10 vehicle burglaries in Mill Creek. His mother found several expensive electronic items in his bedroom.
Camp fulfills summer dreams
July 30, 2009
Youth at the Foundation for Dreams’ Dream Oaks Camp enjoyed horseback riding, arts and crafts, swimming and other activities during the last week of camp, which runs through Friday.
Risen Savior hosts construction-themed VBS
July 30, 2009
East County children are gathering from 8:45-11 a.m., at the pavilion at Summerfield Park this week for Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s eighth annual Vacation Bible School.
Auto burglars target communities out east
July 29, 2009
Nearly 30 vehicles in four East County and North Manatee neighborhoods have been burglarized since June. The most recent rash of break-ins occurred in Mill Creek July 24-26.
Delaney's 'Covert' a hit in Hollywood
July 29, 2009
Lakewood Ranch resident and NBA ref Bob Delaney sold the movie rights to his first book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob.'
- 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."
