Observed: Facts should determine your vote
July 18, 2012
I began hearing the rumors several months ago, so I wasn't completely surprised when Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh called me one day with a dilemma: Rumors were circulating about her residency in Manatee County.
My View: Public hearings set for FY 2013
July 18, 2012
In August, Manatee County residents will receive their TRIM (Truth In Millage) notice from the Manatee County Property Appraiser.
Bud Collins misses Wimbledon
July 11, 2012
This year's Wimbledon was the first one Bud Collins had missed in 44 consecutive years.
Observed: A journey on the Rotarian way
July 11, 2012
I had been waiting for weeks for the day to come — July 5.
My View: New hope for addictions
July 11, 2012
In 2005, Angela (we’ll use first names to protect privacy) was in a serious automobile accident.
My View: They pledged their lives, honor
July 3, 2012
This year, we celebrate the 236th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of our nation.
My View: Volunteers preserving the Braden River history
July 3, 2012
Denise Kleiner lives in a house built in 1940 by Lincoln Marine, who built the house so he could host poker parties and not have the cigar smoke bother his wife.
- 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."
