Our View: Behind the amendments
September 26, 2012
Florida's general election ballots overflow with proposed constitutional amendments. This year is no different. There will be 11 proposed state constitutional amendments on the November ballot.
Letters to the Editor
September 19, 2012
The Manatee Board of Education has an opportunity to select a true educational leader to head its schools, which needs attention with a positive and effective person in charge.
Observed: Setting policy through numbers
September 19, 2012
They had tied their hands, and I still can't figure out why.
My View: Social Media 101: a guide for community associations
September 19, 2012
Like it or not, the social-media revolution is here to stay. Many argue that social media will ultimately become as important to our daily lives as the discovery of fire (790,000 years ago) or the creation of the wheel (in 3,500 B.C.).
Observed: Educational bombshell
September 12, 2012
The Manatee County School Board's meeting chambers were exceptionally crowded Monday night, and as I squeezed into the back to stand, I first noticed Superintendent Tim McGonegal was missing from his normal seat.
My View: It is important to know about state taxes
September 12, 2012
The conventions for the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have both come to a close, and although both platforms differed greatly, one issue stood out in both — our tax system.
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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 - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 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.
