News Briefs

+ Women’s Club celebrates 15 years
The Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club celebrated its 15th birthday this month its annual business meeting and Birthday Bash Jan. 12, at the Northern Trust Bank Community Room.

Ladies enjoyed birthday cake and other snacks as former presidents of the group were presented with flowers. Current Club President Frankie Bailey shared with members some of the club’s history, as well.

For information about the club and its mission, visit www.lwrwc.org.

+ Deer collides with Sheriff’s Office patrol car
A deer ran into the side of a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office patrol car at 6:55 p.m. Jan. 29, at the 18000 block of University Parkway.

According to Sheriff’s Office reports, deputies were traveling eastbound on University Parkway at about 45 mph when a deer collided with the side of the patrol car. The deer caused a significant amount of damage to the front driver’s side door and then continued running.

Deputies in the vehicle were not injured.

Meetings & agendas
• Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Land-use Meeting — 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, Manatee County Administrative Building first-floor chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
• Manatee County School Board Budget Workshop — 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton
• Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Land-use Meeting — 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, Manatee County Administrative Building first-floor chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
• Manatee County Planning Commission — 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, Manatee County Administrative Building first-floor chambers, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
• Manatee County School Board Regular Meeting — 5:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, at 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton