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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2012
Forum introduces state attorney candidates

Tea Party Manatee on Tuesday will host a forum with candidates for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney position.

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Sydney Strimer, 11, portrayed the character of Nelly.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."

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Halle Acton hit the dance floor early.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River School Middle Dance

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the conclusion of their middle school days with a special dance May 18.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 18, 2012
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John Castellano got in some time on the driving range before the tournament began.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful welcomed golfers May 18, to the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser.

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Gary Reinstrom, of the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, kept the mood lively as the golfers began the tournament.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Galvano Golf Classic

East County golfers today headed to the Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch for the 16th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
Home-Tech shows off new showroom

The company has opened a showroom on Lena Road, in the East County.

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Dr. Randall Morgan, left, spoke with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Dr. Linda Widra, right, about the new office.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Open House

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates celebrated the opening of a new office in Lakewood Ranch May 14 with a special open house event.

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Senior Seth McGarry pitched his final game in a Mustangs uniform during the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2012
Mustangs rally falls short in state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning before ultimately falling to Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy 6-4 in the Class 6A state semifinals May 17 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie.

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  • May 17, 2012
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  • May 17, 2012
Albertsons' Manatee stores prepare to close

Stores began liquidating inventory May 9 in preparation for June 9 closures.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2012
Home-Tech hosts ribbon cutting

The air conditioning and major appliance company is opening a new facility of Lena Road today.

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Taylor Morrison employees gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Esplanade’s new amenities center May 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Esplanade Groundbreaking Ceremony

More than 60 Taylor Morrison employees, future residents and community members celebrated the future opening of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's amenities center during a groundbreaking ceremony May 16. Esplanade, which opened at the end of January, already has sold 46 homes at an average sales price of $345,000 with homes starting at $212,000. For more information visit www.taylormorrison.com.

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  • May 16, 2012
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  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mandy Peebles

Mandy Peebles is a Braden River High School student graduating both college and high school this May. Read more about Peebles in our candid "Five Things."

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