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.
Arts A Blaze celebrates grand opening
July 25, 2009
Arts A Blaze Studio celebrated its official grand opening with a Christmas-themed event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 25. Studio owners Dan and Teresa Barion invited the public out to enjoy their “Winter Wonderland in July” celebration, complete with a visit from Santa Claus, hand-made balloon characters, fresh popcorn and snow cones and arts and crafts, among other festivities.
Republican Club cooks up family fun
July 25, 2009
Members of the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club gathered at Summerfield Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 25 for a family picnic. Club president Dr. Craig Trigueiro and Earl Mehlenbacher grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers for guests, who also enjoyed festivities such as face painting and a bounce house.
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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."
