Observed: Opa! St. Barbara preps for festival
February 8, 2012
When you're a minority, many folks are curious about your heritage, but they don't quite know how to inquire. They don't want to say anything that could be construed as offensive, so they skirt around, delicate as a doily.
My View: Redistricting: History in the making
February 8, 2012
It is always a privilege to be part of something historic, and last week was one of those opportunities. After months of hearings all across Florida, the state House of Representatives passed three redistricting plans, a state Senate plan, a state House plan and a Florida congressional plan.
Observed: Social media project sparks reunion
February 1, 2012
My email inbox is a peculiar place. With one click of the mouse, hundreds of pieces of correspondence fill my email client every day.
My View: Unraveling the government mystery
February 1, 2012
Upon my arrival in Lakewood Ranch last August, one of the most frequent comments I heard was our local government is too intricate and confusing.
Observed: Readers respond to challenge
January 25, 2012
Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara
January 25, 2012
One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.
Observed: Time to take back Lakewood Ranch
January 18, 2012
I’ll be honest: My original idea for this column was to chastise the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about the information — or lack thereof — it released in the days following the murder of Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross.
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13 Town Hall Lecture Series featuring General Stanley McChrystal
10:30 am - 9:00 pm - Feb
22 Spring Starts Here!
11:30 am - 2:30 pm - Feb
24 Join Us As We Honor Navy Seal Brian Bill & His Fellow Seals: A Benefit for the Navy Seal Foundation
10:30 am - 1:30 pm - Feb
24 Masterworks Showcase – Encore Out East – Opening Sunset Reception
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Car show to rumble onto Ranch Main St.
02/08/12
It's a car lover's dream Valentine's Day gift. -
Honor Animal Rescue seeks help
02/08/12
Calling all critter-lovers: Here is your chance to help. -
Wood stork visits Summerfield lake
02/01/12
Summerfield resident Gary Miller caught this image of a wood stork that took a break on the lake at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.
