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.'
'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.
- 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."
