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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Employee Announcement - Jon M. Talamas, 2-20 Agent joins MGA Insurance Group

Lakewood Ranch, FL - Jon M. Talamas, 2-20 Agent recently joined MGA Insurance Group as a Commercial Account Executive.CEO, Lou Marinaccio and COO, Al Carson are excited to...

Lakewood Ranch Meteors 9U baseball Team Won The Triple Crown Sports Winter Nationals

Lakewood Ranch, FL - After finishing the Fall 2011 season ranked #1 in the country (www.TravelBallSelect.com), the Meteors, a 9 & under travel baseball team based in Lakewood...

UNCF Hosts the28th Annual Educational Excellence Gala to Support College Scholarships

The United Negro College Fund reminds the Sarasota/Manatee community that a mind is a terrible thing to waste at the 28th Annual Educational Excellence Gala. - Join UNCF at the...

First Annual Last Call 5K Run/Walk

Lace up your running shoes and come out for a great cause at the First Annual Last Call 5K Run/Walk.The First Annual Beertopia Last Call 5K Run/Walk is a nighttime run being held...

3rd Annual Take Stock In Children 10k / 5k / Fun Run

Sponsored by Suncoast Schools Federal Credit UnionTake Stock in Children of Manatee County will hold the 3rd Annual Take Stock 10k / 5k / Fun Run. School Board of Manatee...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with AmericanTowns Lakewood Ranch Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Manatee County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Lakewood Ranch organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Lakewood Ranch is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Weekend Activities in and around Lakewood Ranch

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Lakewood Ranch area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Florida’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Lakewood Ranch in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Florida is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Lakewood Ranch Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Lakewood Ranch, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Center For Sight Sponsors Wine, Women & Shoes to Help Raise More Than $210,000 for Forty Carrots Family Center

– Center For Sight was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for Wine, Women & Shoes, a three-day event that raised more than $210,000 for the Parenting Program at Forty...

1st Choice Industries Adds HVAC Manager to Service Experts Division

1st Choice Service Experts, a division of 1st Choice Industries that delivers plumbing, HVAC, electric and handyman services to commercial clients throughout Florida and...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Florida

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Florida Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

Octex Lays Foundation for Major Expansion in 2012 with 23 New Hires and New Facility

Octex, a premier manufacturer of precision injection-molded plastic components for the medical, electronic, industrial and consumer products industries, is ending the year in a...

Free Screening and Red Carpet Event at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas

The Sarasota Film Society and Inspired Minds have teamed up to offer a free screening of The Good Kids, a short film that addresses the serious concern of bullying. The Good...

Insurance Program For Veterans

MGA Insurance Group is proud to announce that we are helping local veterans place their insurance coverage. Working closely with The American Ideals Foundation, Inc. and their...

The Meteors Won The Gulf Coast Championship

Lakewood Ranch, FL - The Meteors, a 9 & under travel baseball team based in Lakewood Ranch, won the Gulf Coast Championship held in Sarasota, FL. They went 4-0 in...

Kauffman Tire Opens New Store In Lakewood Ranch - Ribbon Cutting

Kauffman Tire is pleased to announce the opening of its newest store in Bradenton; the store is the sixth Kauffman Tire location in the Greater Tampa area. To celebrate the...

Local Students Will Walk The Red Carpet For The First Screening Of Their Film

The Sarasota Film Society and Inspired minds have teamed up to offer a free screening of The Good Kids, a short film that addresses the serious concern of bullying. The Good...

Home-Tech Donates 30 Turkeys to Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee

Home-Tech, Southwest Florida’s leading air conditioning and major appliance sales and service provider, donated 30 turkeys to Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee on Monday, November...

Center For Sight Sponsors Wine, Women & Shoes to Help Raise More Than $210,000 for Forty Carrots Family Center

Center For Sight was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor for Wine, Women & Shoes, a three-day event that raised more than $210,000 for the Parenting Program at Forty Carrots...

News Release: Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund Appoints Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization that awards deserving but financially challenged students with four-year scholarships to The Out-of-Door Academy,...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund and All Faiths Food Bank Offer Fresh, Handmade Holiday Wreaths to Benefit Both Organizations

The Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund, which provides four-year scholarships to The Out-of-Door Academy for financially challenged students, announced a partnership with All Faiths...

Lakewood Ranch Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

Neal Communities Signs 12 Contracts During Woodbrook’s First Weekend Open

Neal Communities opened its newest neighborhood, Woodbrook on November 5 and welcomed hundreds of visitors and signed 12 contracts. The community, located off Lockwood Ridge and...

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust Celebrate the Power of Women as Philanthropists

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust presented a Women’s Giving Circle High Tea at the Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. The event...

Gulf Coast Latin Chamber Of Commerce News - November 08, 2011

Lakewood Ranch, FL - Fine dining, red hot Latin dancing and a great cause. The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce (GCLCC) announced their annual Gala event.The...

Kenneth Jarvis Named Five Star Wealth Manager In The Sarasota And Bradenton Area

Lakewood Ranch, FL - Kenneth Jarvis PLLC, a leading professional services firm providing advisory, financial and tax services, is pleased to announce that Kenneth Jarvis (Managing...

Lakewood Ranch Meteors News - November 7, 2011

Lakewood Ranch, FL - The Meteors, a 9 & under travel baseball team based in Lakewood Ranch, came in 2nd place this past weekend in the USSSA Fall National Championship held in...

350 Teenagers +1 Week = 75-100 Homes Repaired!

For the past 20 years, Laurie Fox, Realtor at Coldwell Banker, has served as a volunteer Staff with Group Cares of Loveland, Colorado. “This has been an amazing experience,”...

Kenneth Jarvis PLLC Once Again Partners With Toys For Tots

Kenneth Jarvis PLLC hopes that you'll add just one more person to your holiday shopping list this season and share the joy of the Holidays with a needy child in the local...

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Awards $64,000 in Grants to 19 Local Non-Profit Organizations

Bob and Billie Delaney Named Humanitarians of the YearLakewood Ranch, Florida - The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund awarded $64,000 in grants to 19 local non-profit organizations on...

20th Annual Gulf Coast Cyclefest!

The start and finish is in Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. Address: 8100, Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch FLORIDA 34202. We offer 100, 62, 35 and 15 mile routes through...

Suncoast Technology Forum

November 2011 Techbyte Luncheon Topic: “The Gulf Coast Venture Forum, SWFL and early stage funding.”SARASOTA, FL - Suncoast Technology Forum (STF), the leading technology...

The Power of a Single Vote - Lakewood Ranch Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Lakewood Ranch elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

News Release: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Awards $64,000 in Grants to 19 Local Non-Profit Organizations

MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Massaro-Fain (941)...

New Bright Life Releases Report About Successful Living For People Over 50

New report offers seven techniques for people to create their ideal futures while being able to handle the challenges that will happen to most adults over 50.“Your Aging And...

New Arts Calendar for Lakewood Ranch and Beyond

(Lakewood Ranch, FL) Living On The Suncoast Magazine has formed a partnership with a selection of largest arts organizations in Sarasota, Florida to print, promote and...

Sizzling Latin Gala Night to Benefit Local Students

Lakewood Ranch, FL---Fine dining, red hot Latin dancing and a great cause. The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce (GCLCC) announced today that their annual Gala event will...

Author George H. Schofield, PhD Offers Unique Approach To Successful Living For People Over 50 Years of Age

By 2015, some 77 million Americans will be 50 to 69 years old: the first (and largest) generation in history to be so long lived. It is the first generation that will have to deal...

Manatee County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Manatee County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Manatee County Florida area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund to Award $64,000 in Grants

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund will host a ceremony to award $64,000 in grants to 19 non-profit organizations at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard . The...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Florida FL

Florida Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Florida. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Latin Chamber Launches Shop Chamber – Buy Local Program

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce (GCLCC) is launching a Shop Chamber, Buy Local program designed to support community businesses and keep local tax dollars right here in...

Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch News - Grant Applications Available

Lakewood Ranch, Florida – The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch is pleased to announce that grant applications for 501c3 organizations who meet eligibility guidelines are now...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Lakewood Ranch and across the country. ...