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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2013
Deputies on high alert at fair

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office received information a gang-related shooting would occur at the fair.

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Forest animals join in song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'Winnie the Pooh'

Middle school students at The Out-of-Door Academy are bringing to life a childhood favorite, with performances of 'Winnie the Pooh Kids. Shows run at 7 p.m. through Jan. 19, at ODA's Lakewood Ranch campus.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 17, 2013
Jan. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: New bill addresses smoking regulation; Sarasota welcomes new businesses downtown; Manatee School Board Citizen Advisory Group picks top 10 superintendent candidates; Bullock questions Manatee trolley funding request

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
East County Sweetbay to close

Sweetbay today announced it will close 33 stores in Florida, including three in Manatee County and one in Sarasota.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
Players gate issue resolved

CDD 5 will issue up to 100 transponders to Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club members who live in Country Club East.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
Proposed gun club gets tentative green light

A county hearing officer has issued an intent to approve plans for the Ancient Oak Gun Club, after neighbors raised concerns about the project.

  • East County
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Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape, Gabriele Vest of Grapevine Communications and Brenner Cavalcante of C1 Bank
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance January Luncheon

At its January annual luncheon, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated past accomplishments and rang in the new year with the introduction of its new chairman of the board. Tommy Klauber of Polo Bar and Grill took over the chairman post from Brian Volner of C1 Bank at the Jan. 16 luncheon in the Polo Bar and Grill Fete Ballroom.

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Auditors blamed former Assistant Superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board’s 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit but faulted him for incompetence — not criminal or illegal activity.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Audit blames employee for budget deficit

Navigant says a lack of oversight, faulty systems and poor coordination are reasons for the Manatee County Schools deficit.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Taylor Johnson with her steer. Josh Siegel.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

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A SMART volunteer shows Breanna Fedee, 7, how to use a curry comb.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
SMART, school saddle up for equine learning

Seven-year-old Veronica Garduno squealed half in excitement, half in terror as Norman, a Haflinger pony, pushed his nose hard into the bucket she held.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour lawsuits expand

Complainants say stormwater costs are not being allocated appropriately.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2013
Midfielder scores with Eagles

Braden River Soccer Club U18 center midfielder Logan Moriarty will play his final high school soccer game Jan. 18.

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