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.
Sarasota Baptist rocks the dock
June 17, 2009
Children are rocking the dock this week at Sarasota Baptist’s Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School, which runs June 15-18. Children are enjoying swamp stomp music, the Chadders dockside Drive-In, crafts, water games and other activities during the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, daily.
Vote for the 'Spirit of America'
June 17, 2009
Voting has started for The Observer’s 'Spirit of America' Photo Contest on YourObserver.com.
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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."
