My view: Preparing for a new school year
June 27, 2012
The students left for summer and classrooms were cleaned and prepared for the incoming class of 2012-2013.
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results
June 20, 2012
Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.
My View: How will we grow?
June 20, 2012
Once we move past the age-old debate of whether to grow and on to the question of how we should grow, we can move to a more realistic and rewarding discussion.
My View: Legislative update
June 20, 2012
Throughout this year's legislative session, the Legislature's budget decisions and legislation were driven by two underlying themes, getting Florida's economy back on track and helping create jobs for Floridians.
Observed: A father's sacrifice never forgotten
June 13, 2012
"Happy Father's Day to the Big Enchilada," the card read in a playful font.
My View: Addressing the Manatee County budget
June 13, 2012
Manatee County businesses have been blessed with a terrific 2012 tourist season experiencing a 13% increase in economic impact to the county during the first quarter of the year.
- 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."
