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.'
'Covert' released on paperback
July 29, 2009
Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney celebrated the paperback release of his book, 'Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob,' at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass.
I-75 accessibility attracts hotels to East County
July 29, 2009
Country Inn & Suites, which opened last week, is the second of four hotels that will open this year.
Lakewood Ranch Booksellers closes doors
July 29, 2009
Heidi Allwood said the store wasn't getting enough business. However, Little Bookworms, its sister store, remains open and is doing well. Katy Rose Oilery will open in the space this year.
Fund donates $30,000 to Teen Outreach
July 29, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch YMCA program offers activities and events for teens to keep them away from drugs, alcohol.
Fire claims farming equipment
July 29, 2009
An early-morning blaze at Precision Farms caused about $90,000 in damage. Officials consider the fire 'suspicious.'
Creekside tennis pro arrested for child porn
July 27, 2009
Donald Kristen Gagnon, aka Kris Gannon, was arrested at about 8 p.m. Monday for images found on his computer.
East County man arrested for sex with minors
July 27, 2009
Derrick Faircloth, of the 7100 block of 84th Street Court East, was charged with sexual battery, two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation, two counts of introduction of obscene material to a minor and three counts of delivering a controlled substance to a minor.
Detours begin today for S.R. 64, 70
July 27, 2009
Several East County roads will have detours during the next several weeks as the Florida Department of Transportation continues its resurfacing project of Interstate 75.
Polo Grill throws shrimp boil
July 25, 2009
East County residents flocked to the Polo Grill and Bar Saturday night for the Second Annual Spyder Broussard Low Country — East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil. Guests enjoyed music by Gumbo Boogie while feasting on boiled shrimp, crawfish corn dogs, beignet du monde, watermelon and other Cajun favorites.
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22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - 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
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
