Summer heats up at Christian Retreat
June 18, 2009
More than 600 kids flocked to Christian Retreat for the annual Kids-A-Flame camp June 15-20 at the East County Christian center. The kids enjoyed a variety of water-themed games to beat the heat.
Kids act up at Ranch theater camp
June 18, 2009
Lakewood Ranch High School students and staff are teaching kids the theater arts during this year's Acting Up! summer camp. The kids will perform "Seussical Jr." at 7 p.m., June 26, 2 p.m., June 27, at the high school.
FPL seeks rate increase
June 18, 2009
Florida Power & Light is seeking state approval to increase customer’s base rates by 31%.
Rays hit homerun for Manatee schools
June 18, 2009
The Tampa Bay Rays donated $5,000 to the school district to benefit Baseball Math, a curriculum developed by a Freedom Elementary teacher.
Horse sanctuary to host BBQ benefit
June 18, 2009
Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary's second BBQ Fundraiser will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, at the sanctuary, 6275 Wauchula Road.
Sarasota to rehear Villages proposal
June 17, 2009
Commissioner Mason says she may change her vote. Doing so would be good news for SMR.
Committee drafts Ranch city charter
June 17, 2009
The proposed charter uses a council-manager form of government. Local leaders are offering feedback.
CDDs approve budget increases
June 17, 2009
The four Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Boards of Supervisors will be able to make changes to the 2009-2010 budget through their Aug. 20 board meeting.
Musician accepted to Interlochen camp
June 17, 2009
Emily Blandon Kovar, 14, leaves for the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts this week.
Ranch Community Fund plans interactive dinner
June 17, 2009
The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is organizing a Tahitian-themed interactive dinner to raise money for charities in need.
- 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.
