Our view: Ranch needs one senator
December 7, 2011
Redistricting must be one of the more thankless tasks for lawmakers. It is rife with political intrigue and the appearance of political intrigue.
My View: Time to balance the field
December 7, 2011
Although it will appear as piling on, the Legislature is going to have to look at the health insurance programs of state workers in the next session.
Our View: How long to build a bridge?
November 30, 2011
Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker last week released a new timetable to move forward on building a bridge — a bridge that heretofore has been in discussion and planning for 10 years — 10 years!
Our View: Giving thanks
November 22, 2011
Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today
November 22, 2011
There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.
- May
18 Chef's Cooking For Kids
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
