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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2013
Senior wrestler wins medal

Lakewood Ranch High senior Blake Riley-Hawkins battled back to finish fifth in the 132-pound weight class at the Class 2A state wrestling finals Feb. 15-16, at the Lakeland Center.

  • East County
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The 5:45 p.m. meeting will be held in the Manatee County Commission Chambers located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Building at 1112 Manatee Avenue West.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2013
Manatee School Board to hold special audit meeting Thursday

The Manatee County School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday to allow the public, the school board and its audit committee members to ask questions to Navigant and Trenam Kemper officials concerning the recent release of a forensic audit of the school district's finances.

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IDA supervisors had voted Jan. 17 to award the contract to Magnum Construction of Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA vote

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board are expected to adopt a hearing officer's finding.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

  • East County
  • Schools
Seven-year-old Chase Preston’s favorite part of baseball is hitting.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRLL Opening Day

Nearly 275 Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers welcomed the start of the Spring 2013 season during the league's Opening Day Ceremony Feb. 16, at Lakewood Ranch Park.

  • East County
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ArtisTree announces the Design & Dine Contest winners
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 18, 2013
Feb. 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: ArtisTree announces the Design & Dine Contest winners; Firm launches Siesta Shuttle Transportation; Black Tie Untied; OMG! Sworn-in Sarasota: presidents of local groups

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Peggy Sue Mitchell, Pam Trudel, Joyce Goacher, Anita Moltz, Mary Jane Hamilton, Beatty Shipley, Margorie Martini and Marge Vaadi modeled clothing from Dillard's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LOSNA Fashion Show

Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America hosted a fashion show Feb. 16, at Tara Golf & Country Club.

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KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza

This weekend's Animal Extravaganza will feature an Asian elephant.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Manatee County offices to close for Presidents Day

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18.

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Willowbrook officials have selected an independent, licensed contractor to perform the mold testing.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 15, 2013
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents

KB Home has agreed to relocate temporarily Willowbrook residents whose properties require repairs, Sen. Bill Galvano said Thursday.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

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Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with CasAntica owner Peter Migliaccio.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 14, 2013
Feb. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Love Story Contest; Longboat Key love stories; Voice of Love: Bob Amer; Hermitage Artist Retreat: Ginna Hoben

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Concession names new Head Pro

The Concession Golf Club recently announced the appointment of Dan Terlescki as its new Head Golf Professional.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

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