Observed: Outrage over FCAT misplaced
May 23, 2012
My reaction to the fallout in the wake of shocking failure numbers in Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test writing scores: The state's public-education leaders must be kidding.
My View: Preparedness key to storm survival
May 23, 2012
June 1 marks the beginning of hurricane season, and it is closer than you think if you do not have a disaster plan.
Observed: Son's creativity knows no bounds
May 16, 2012
When our 4-year-old son, Lyric, was an infant, my side of the family took great joy in how much he looked like me as a baby.
My View: My 'Words with Friends' play: P-R-O-M-I-S-E
May 16, 2012
As we begin the season of graduations and celebrations it is also the time for school boards across the state to prepare for next year's budget and schedules.
Observed: In defense of Larry Bustle
May 9, 2012
It must have been a really slow news day for Fox 13 investigative "reporter" Doug Smith.
- Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Our Town: East County kids tackle roadways
06/20/13
Children in the K-Kids and Builders Club at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch have been busy. -
Our Town: Pirates honored for sportsmanship
06/20/13
Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award. -
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work
06/20/13
Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.
