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.
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.
- Jun
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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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
