Bradenton tourism director resigns
June 25, 2009
Larry White, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, stepped down from his position on the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors this week.
Aquatic Explanation
June 24, 2009
Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?
‘Deadliest Catch’ captain drops anchor in Ranch
June 24, 2009
Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.
District fast-tracks search for principal
June 24, 2009
Officials expect to have a new principal at Lakewood Ranch High School as early as July 14. A community forum with the finalists will be held June 30 at the school.
Ranch Main Street eateries wage BBQ battle
June 24, 2009
Lakewood Ranch restaurants will throw down during the first people's choice cook-off event at Main Street June 27.
Former Monty’s Pizza owner tumbles into top sales position
June 24, 2009
River Club resident Randy Montgomery became the national sales manager for Venice-based Tervis Tumbler in February 2008.
VFW names new commander
June 24, 2009
Braden River Post VFW 12055 recently installed George Johnston as the organization's new post commander.
East County aces 2009 FCAT
June 24, 2009
All but two East County schools earned an ‘A’ grade on this year's Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Manatee TSA students head to natonals
June 23, 2009
The Manatee County School District is sending more than 120 students to the National Technology Student Association Conference June 28 through July 2 in Denver, Colo.
Mail consolidation under review
June 23, 2009
The U.S. Postal Service's Office of the Inspector General has agreed to conduct a review of the USPS's plan to consolidate processing operations at the Manasota Processing and Distribution Center.
- 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."
