Emilio Vega, an 11-year-old Gullett Elementary School student from Colombia, was one of two students chosen to work side-by-side with first lady Michelle Obama as she planted a garden at the White House April 4.
Amanda Durfee portrays one of the lead roles, Amber Von Tussle, during The-Out-of-Door Academy's production of "Hairspray" March 20. 3
Neither Rick nor Monica Thomas, of Lakewood Ranch, had ever set foot in a Spanish-only church service before they began leading one for The Source Church, in East County. The Source hosted its first Spanish service March 31.
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Hunter Napier clears 8-06 in the pole vault, during the Manatee County Track Championships April 2.
Executives from developer Taylor Morrison and Manatee County officials celebrate a groundbreaking at Esplanade Golf and Country Club April 17.
Braden River High School's John D'Amico and Savannah Bosch, portraying mobsters, are on the hunt for one of the main characters of "Give My Regards to Broadway" April 5 and April 6.
Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch host Florida Wine and Balloon Festival events April 4 through April 7.
Longtime Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium President/CEO Dr. Kumar Mahadevan stands out in a sea of faces when the crowd surprised him in honor of his retirement April 11.
