An Old Soldier Bids LRHS Farewell

LRHS’s Col. Bob Lewis retires this year after decades of service to community and country.

Doggy Day Care! Coastal Canine Cottage LLC

Doggy day care in Bradenton ... featuring dog events, dog behavior and our cutie pies at Coastal Canine Cottage.

Transparency To Your Community

Status. Standing within the community. Classification of organization determining rights and responsibilities.

Champion high school baseball coach heads for home

Champion high school baseball coach heads for home

Lakewood Ranch English teacher ends four decades in education

Lakewood Ranch English teacher ends four decades in education

Local Restaurant Introduces WiNEPAD and Small Plates, Big Pours

Local restaurant launches a custom wine app and special menu

LRHS Orchestra Teacher Hangs Up Baton After 44 Years

LRHS Orchestra teacher hangs up baton after 44 years

Treating Mom This Mother's Day

Local restaurants feature special menus and gifts for mom this year.

College money is there...if anyone wants it

College money is there...if anyone wants it

Village of the Arts ArtWalk Tonight -- Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

The Village of the Arts ArtWalk is Tonight!

Manasota Operation Troop Support Update

Manasota Operation Troop Support Update for May, A community that cares!

Enjoy the Beauty of a Moon Garden

There is something mystical & romantic about a garden at night. A moon garden is something you can create for you

LRHS students enjoy quick trip to Cuba (really!)

LRHS students enjoy quick trip to Cuba (really!)

Mustangs Need One More Try for World Record

Mustangs need one more try for world record

LRHS SGA prepares Faculty Awards Night

LRHS News is Lakewood Ranch High School’s Patch.com news blog and is produced by the Lakewood Ranch High School Journalism staff under the regulations of the Manatee County School System.

Tampa Museum of Art Announces Spring 2013 Exhibition Schedule

The Tampa Museum of Art announces its spring 2013 exhibition schedule on view May 11 through September 15, 2013.

Vapors On The Avenue Launches Tasting Bar

The Electronic Cigarette Store has opened a Tasting Bar to better serve its clients.

Taste the Season

New Prix-FIx Menu at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Governor Joins Sexual Abuse Survivor to Cap 1,500-Mile Walk Across Florida to Promote Awareness and Abuse Legislation

Childhood sexual abuse survivor, educator & nationally-recognized advocate Lauren Book today completed a 1500-mile walk across Florida.

Broman Cellars Wine Dinner at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

Guests can enjoy a special wine dinner with exceptional food and perfectly paired wines.

April Showers Bring…a Lot of Accidents

April Showers Bring…a Lot of Accidents

Gulf Shore Animal League Scavenger Hunt 2013

Gulf Shore Animal League Scavenger Hunt 2013 fundraiser to benefit homeless animals in Manatee County

Bank of America, Khan Academy Promote Better Money Habits in Bradenton

Bank of America and Khan Academy today announced a financial education collaboration that will provide free, self-paced, easy-to-understand resources to help consumers develop better money habits.

When and How We Relax

Getting Outside, Listening to the Birds, and Watching Butterflies; Does it For Me!

Barbara Gilleece/ Party Patter/ ItalianThemed Party Ideas ( Video )

How to decorate for an Italian themed party.

Pay Equity Day Observance

Do you believe that workers should be paid fairly no matter what their gender? If so, please join AAUW in the fight for Pay Equality.

The Village of the Arts is THE Place to be for the April Artwalk

Happenings in the Village of the Arts next weekend

Barbara Gilleece/ Party Patter/ How Much Liquor Do I Need For My Party ?

Tips on how to stock your bar.

Feedback on Your Feed Wanted

we want to hear about your restaurant favorites and what needs a re do or just plain do over--PR pros do not apply though, this is for the eating pulbic--your customers so you might want to .

Slow Down We Move Too Fast

Are We Too Hurried?

Picture Perfect! Prep Your Move and Save Big

How can your full-service move done by professional movers cost the same or less than doing it yourself? Preparation!

The Deal with the Dial - Washing Machine Cycles 101

Are you scared of the DIAL on your washer?

Vapors On The Avenue is Open for Business

Vapors On The Avenue will Celebrate its Grand Opening on April 13th.

Local Heroes: Just For Girls & Julie Martel

Just for Girls in Manatee County, dedicated to helping girls achieve their fullest potential, is having a fashion show on Sat. March 23rd.

A Revitalizing Retreat at the Ranch

There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man. -Winston Churchill

Advice for New and Used Car Owners

Advice for New and Used Car Owners

The Spirals are Everywhere at Artspace Anna Maria

Come during the Spirals Everywhere Artists' Reception on Friday, March 22nd from 5-7PM at Artspace Anna Maria.

objects around town

seen all over town, dont know what they are for

Medicine Cabinet Makeover

Feel empowered as you learn about the healing power of Essential Oils Learn how to prevent and treat common ailments with pure therapeutic grade oils for the whole family

Mid East U.S.Foreign Policy

Recommended reading:"The Host & The Parasite",Author,Greg Felton