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.
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too
May 2, 2012
The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.
Observed: The truth ... and nothing but
April 25, 2012
I'll never forget the night I told my parents I wanted to become a journalist.
My View: How will we grow: Part One
April 25, 2012
Keeping with last column's economic development theme, let's talk about development. Not all of it is good, but unlike what the community activists would have you believe, it isn’t all bad, either.
Observed: An inspiring pair: Twin WWII veterans
April 18, 2012
Although they were only supposed to be guests to the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch’s grant recipient luncheon April 5, Marian Boyer and Millie Dost — 91-year-old twin World War II veterans — received a long, well-deserved standing ovation after Rotary International District 6960 Gov. Denise Hearn introduced them to the crowd.
My View: PTSD: Not all wounds bleed
April 18, 2012
Post-traumatic stress disorder has become a daily discussion in our society, because of the ravages and ripple effects of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
- 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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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
