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.
Comment: 2012 proves to be Lakewood's 'Year of the Champion'
May 9, 2012
Whether it's setting a personal record, winning a championship or moving on to play at the next level, each individual athlete has his or her own idea of what it means to be a successful athlete.
Observed: Students tackle greatest fear
May 2, 2012
This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, “Boys are just Different,” edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.
- 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."
