Peace River readies for hurricane season
July 9, 2009
Peace River Electric Cooperative is asking its 35,000 members to review the contact information on file for their electric account should a major storm occur.
Palm-Aire celebrates Fourth of July
July 9, 2009
The members of Palm-Aire Country Club celebrated July 4 with a Firecracker Golf Tournament, golf cart decorating and an all-American barbecue. In addition to the tournament, golfers competed in "Wacky Golf" that featured a specially designed putting green with brooms, hockey sticks, croquet mallets and just about anything else that did not resemble a putter.
Manatee seeks affordable housing volunteer
July 9, 2009
Manatee County is seeking to fill a vacant seat on its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, a group that helps county commissioners decide on affordable housing issues.
Iconic Installation
July 8, 2009
New York-based iconographer George Filippakis is installing artwork in the dome at the center of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's sanctuary.
Principal search narrowed to three
July 8, 2009
Two original staff members and one out-of-state candidate remain contenders for the Lakewood High principal post.
Neighbors rev up new auto shop
July 8, 2009
Chapin and Lewis Automotive is one of the first full auto repair shops east of I-75.
VFW installs new commander
July 8, 2009
The Plantations resident George Johnston will lead VFW Post 12055 in 2009-2010.
Primrose debuts precious program
July 8, 2009
Children at the Lakewood Ranch school are learning about helping animals and proper pet care through its Precious Pets event this month.
Nursing grad takes national honors
July 8, 2009
Braden Woods resident Maureen Hyden, a recent nursing school graduate, took top honors in a medical spelling competition.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
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
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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.
