JUST THE STATS
April 24, 2013
43 — The number of teams scheduled to compete in the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships April 27 and April 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.
Athlete of the Week: Talia Falco
April 24, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Talia Falco won a pair of district crowns at the Class 3A-District 9 meet April 17, in Seffner.
Summer adult kickball league registration upcoming
April 23, 2013
Manatee County Parks and Recreation recently announced the formation of its 2013 Summer Adult Co-Ed Kickball League.
Mustangs to hold golf scramble
April 23, 2013
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team will host its Second Annual State Champions Scramble May 19, at the Royal Lakes Course of the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Palmetto
April 22, 2013
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team blanked Palmetto 6-0 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 19 to capture its fourth-consecutive district title.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Sarasota
April 21, 2013
The Braden River High softball team defeated Sarasota 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 12 championship April 18 to capture its second-consecutive district title.
Weekend Best Bet: Glow-Run-Wish
April 19, 2013
Adults 21 and older can illuminate the night at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ish Fun Beer Run.
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice
April 18, 2013
The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight’s district championship.
Free summer camp kick-off party upcoming
April 18, 2013
Bath & Racquet Fitness Club will hold a free kids summer camp kick-off party April 20.
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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.
