BRE parade celebrates character
December 13, 2012
Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at Braden River Elementary School used costumes to share character traits of responsibility, courage, citizenship and others, during the school's Character Trait Parade Dec. 7.
Braden River wins radio contest
December 13, 2012
Braden River High School won the 93.3 FLZ Jingle Ball Contest, after students and staff voted every day for two weeks.
SGA drive proves 'angelic'
December 13, 2012
For the seventh year, the Lakewood Ranch High School Student Government Association hosted the Salvation Army Angel Tree.
Food for thought
December 6, 2012
East County mom Amy Meese is helping to create a brighter holiday season for children in need.
HOG helps children with cancer
December 6, 2012
After a successful Great Teddy Bear Run event in the East County, the Sarasota Harley Owners Group donated more than $6,200 to KIDS by the SEA, an organization that decreases the devastation of childhood cancer through support programs, emotional health services and emergency assistance to families.
Extra Innings to begin holding pitching clinics
December 6, 2012
Extra Innings will be offering two pitching clinics, headed by former local Major League Baseball player Troy Mattes, beginning Dec. 18.
Pediatric playtime
December 6, 2012
The Payton Wright Foundation surprised officials at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center with more than $2,000 worth of toys and games for the hospital’s new pediatric unit.
Wedding bells
December 6, 2012
East County residents Martin and Deborah Robinson celebrated the marriage of their son, Joshua Robinson, to his high school sweetheart, Susan Roytman, Nov. 28, at the Sarasota Hyatt.
Educational outreach
November 28, 2012
Students in Laurie Rahn's first-grade class at Willis Elementary School celebrated American Education Day Nov. 15, with a special visit from Hernando DeSoto Association Princess Alanna Massey.
Civics lesson
November 28, 2012
Kindergarten students from the Lakewood Ranch area performed chores to earn small amounts of money to help the less fortunate. Then, they used their earnings to purchase goods for needy families, and also collected items for the cause.
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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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May 23: Daily Headlines Video
05/23/13
Today's Stories: New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41; Village crosswalk lighting receives green light; Pastry Art owner passes the cup; No laughing matter: Pam McCurdy -
Manatee Superintendent keeps parents informed of budget message
05/23/13
After announcing the elimination of more than 250 jobs for next year, Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills directs principals to make the district's financial recovery plan available to parents. -
PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express Networking Social
05/22/13
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its Morning Express Networking Social today at State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch.
