Deputies locate missing Palm-Aire man
June 22, 2009
Samuel Soll, 90, had been missing for about 55 minutes before deputies arrived to the home in the 4800 block of Palm-Aire Drive.
Manatee commissioner to host crime forum
June 19, 2009
County judges, the State Attorney’s office, local law enforcement officials and public safety officers are expected to attend the roundtable discussion, scheduled for 6 p.m., June 23, at the Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th St. W.
Veterans team up to turn around properties
June 19, 2009
Sensing an unfilled niche, a pair of veteran Sarasota developers is teaming up with a Tampa real estate marketer to create a broad-based development turn-around firm.
Napier's rescue waives adoption fee
June 19, 2009
Applicants must have knowledge in gentle horse training or have an available trainer, and must have pasture, shelter and references to qualify.
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.
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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."
