Teen shoots brother accidentally
August 14, 2009
A 17-year-old Sabal Harbour boy was disassembling his father's gun when the shooting occurred early this morning.
Justin Matthews staged python capture
August 13, 2009
East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews admitted to staging a dramatic capture of a 14-foot Burmese python from a Manatee County drain pipe July 25.
Braden River honors jazz legend
August 13, 2009
The Braden River High School Marching Band of Pirates will perform this music of Chick Corea in this year's halftime show, Spanish Fantasy.
Pinnacle recognizes IPG volunteers
August 13, 2009
The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch celebrated its Integrated Play Groups peer model volunteer program participants with a pizza party today. Thirty-two children donated time this summer to assist Pinnacle's students with autism. Not only does the IPG program help the Pinnacle students, but also it provides sensitivity training for the volunteers as well, said Director Dr. Kirstina Ordetx.
School board honors business partners
August 13, 2009
More than 300 entities partner will Manatee County schools to enrich the educational opportunities of students this year.
Planning commission considers Ranch retail project
August 13, 2009
Board members will consider whether SM Duck Dog 2 LLC should be allowed to build a project that includes a grocery store, a bank, retail stores, offices and a convenience store with gas pumps on a 14.46-acre site at the southwest corner of State Road 64 and Lorraine Road.
Chef signs deal with Paula Deen's literary agent
August 13, 2009
Lakewood Ranch's Jaden Hair will have New York-based agent Janis Donnaud supporting her when she releases her first book in October.
Legacy Golf Course to return to lender
August 12, 2009
Troon Golf will give up the property to avoid foreclosure.
Siblings shoulder burden for area families
August 12, 2009
Stephanie Covey and her brother, James, lead Backpack Club Inc., a non-profit that assists Freedom kids.
FDOT preps for S.R. 64 lane shift
August 12, 2009
Work on the East County thoroughfare is progressing as planned. The Florida Department of Transportation expects the project will be finished by March of 2010.
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20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Our Town: East County kids tackle roadways
06/20/13
Children in the K-Kids and Builders Club at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch have been busy. -
Our Town: Pirates honored for sportsmanship
06/20/13
Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award. -
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work
06/20/13
Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.
