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.
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle
April 6, 2011
Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.
- 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 - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 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.

