Nature park to open soon
May 1, 2013
Conservatory Park was set to be developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations stepped in. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trail is set to open later this month.
Willowbrook developer files lawsuit
May 1, 2013
KB Home blames the 41 subcontractors for faulty home construction.
Bearadise Ranch preserves bears' history
May 1, 2013
On 15 acres off a rocky road in East Bradenton sits Bearadise Ranch, a preservation home for 14 brown bears with Hollywood ties whose heritage began in Norway.
Multi-family housing coming to match new mall demand
May 1, 2013
In a nod to the wave of new workers that will live in East County when the Mall at University Town Center opens in 2014, a North Port company has plans to build 62 townhomes West of I-75.
Transition Team backs Mills, worries about district's finances
May 1, 2013
A team of state leaders sent to create a recovery plan for the district backs Rick Mills' leadership but confirms a dire budget situation will continue though the fiscal year.
News Briefs
May 1, 2013
The Lauren O'Hara Memorial Fund and TreeUmph! Adventure Course are teaming to raise funds for children with cancer being treated at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg.
April 30: Daily Headlines Video
April 30, 2013
Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert
April 29: Daily Headlines Video
April 29, 2013
Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Prom
April 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney sophomores, juniors and seniors sat at Blackjack tables and drank python punch in an informal club setting at the school’s “Old School Vegas”-themed prom April 27, at Polo Grill and Bar.
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Prom
April 28, 2013
Juniors and seniors at Out-of-Door Academy put on their formalwear April 27 when the school hosted its 2013 masquerade-themed prom at The Lake Club, in Lakewood Ranch. Activities included music, ice cream, shuffleboard, poker and other festivities.
- 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."
