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Dr. Bob McCann, 54, is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and is a physician and attorney.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2012
McCann files for District 73 seat

Dr. Bob McCann today filed to run for Florida's District 73 seat.

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  • June 8, 2012
County offers assistance to seniors

Manatee County is accepting applications for financial aid to seniors who cannot afford costs of heating or cooling their home.

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  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

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Lakewood Ranch center fielder Zack Larson, pictured after stealing second base in the Class 6A state semifinals, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins June 6.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 8, 2012
Twins draft Mustangs center fielder

The Minnesota Twins drafted Lakewood Ranch High center fielder Zack Larson with the 610th overall pick in the 20th round of the Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft June 6.

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  • June 7, 2012
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Sue Redfield, of Canine Massage Solutions, with Maria Pugliese, of Brighthouse, and Peter Kiziu, of Suncoast Workforce
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  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered June 6, at The Broken Egg restaurant, for the group's monthly networking social.

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  • June 6, 2012
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  • June 6, 2012
Free high school football camp upcoming

Dave McNally of NFL High School Player Development will host a free football camp for all incoming ninth through 12th graders June 16 at Lakewood Ranch High, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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  • June 6, 2012
Lakewood student earns kudos in MADD contest

From more than 130 entries nationwide, Lakewood Ranch High School student Nikelle Kelly has earned top honors.

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  • June 6, 2012
Imagine hosts career day

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch recently learned about future career options during the school's third annual Career Day.

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  • June 6, 2012
Jason's Deli benefits childhood cancer group

Jason's Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis gave a $1,750 check to Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of the Payton Wright Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and assisting families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

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  • June 6, 2012
Pirate to study abroad in China

Braden River High School sophomore Sarah Schoeffel has earned the prestigious NSLI-Y Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

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  • June 6, 2012
Couple celebrates diamond anniversary

Even after 60 years of marriage, East County residents John and Millie Somers are sparkling with love.

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  • June 6, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Hunter Sagar

Lakewood Ranch High senior Hunter Sagar used his 7-iron to record his first hole-in-one on the 176-yard No. 7 of Royal Lakes May 27.

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The proposed $458,131,802 budget is $6,801,491 more than the fiscal year 2012 budget, because of an increase in the capital projects budget.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2012
County proposes no tax increases

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker plans to use reserves to offset budget deficits.

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