OPINION: Equal caterwauling day
April 20, 2011
We could not let last week's Equal Pay Day pass without mentioning a few myth-popping facts.
OPINION: School Board on right path
April 20, 2011
The Manatee County School Board is on the right track. But it will take spinal fortitude to do the right thing.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
April 20, 2011
Reader lauds stances on teachers, spending; Manatee district needs financial lessons
OBSERVED: The World According to Lyric
April 20, 2011
Our son, Lyric, turns 3 years old next week. How is it possible three years already have passed?
No pot of gold
April 20, 2011
The impact of incorporation on Lakewood Ranch residents is complex and difficult to forecast.
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership
April 13, 2011
Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.
OUR VIEW: Lessons in Ranch growth
April 13, 2011
There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.
MY VIEW: Incorporation would keep taxes in LWR
April 13, 2011
The incorporation of Florida cities was proliferate in the mid 1990s.
LETTER: Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'
April 6, 2011
Thank you for Rod Thomson's insightful "Needed: Barbarian with a Pen" column.
- 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."
