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  • October 21, 2009
Schools to benefit United Way with exercise campaign

The Manatee County School District plans to air a DVD titled "United We Exercise" to district students and employees Oct. 23 to stress the importance of health and to benefit the United Way of Manatee County.

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  • October 21, 2009
S.R. 64 Mobil station nears completion

The Mobil gas station and convenience store at 10508 S.R. 64 E., in Portal Crossing, is expected to be complete by February 2010.

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  • October 21, 2009
Main Street's newest additions celebrate grand openings

Big Olaf Creamery, Good Earth Natural Foods and Katy Rose Oilery will celebrate their grand opening this weekend with special events Oct. 24.

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  • October 21, 2009
Napier's dog needs good home

Bernard, this handsome, 4-year-old, neutered lab/chow mix, needs a good home.

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  • October 21, 2009
Goddard School celebrates birthday

The Lakewood Ranch preschool opened one year ago this week.

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  • October 21, 2009
Residents jazz up NFL halftime

East County Jazzercise instructor Sue Encke and student Cindy Palmer joined more than 300 Jazzercise instructors and students during a halftime program for the Miami Dolphins Oct. 4.

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  • October 21, 2009
Alert Ranch resident thwarts car burglars

Two male teenagers admitted Oct. 20 to entering unlocked cars in Colonial Grand and Summerfield and said they have committed burglaries in the past, as well.

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  • October 21, 2009
IDA board approves Town Hall increases

The Interdistrict Authority Board adopted new fee structures and rules for groups and residents seeking to use rooms in Town Hall.

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  • October 21, 2009
Mustangs complete undefeated season

The Lakewood Ranch High girls golf team finished the regular season a perfect 12-0.

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  • October 21, 2009
Olympian: Rowing site 'world class'

Rowing Olympic gold medalist Jason Read told local business owners the rowing site being planned by Benderson Development and Sarasota County would be an economic catalyst for the area.

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  • October 21, 2009
Cancer survivors share their messages of hope

Organizers hope their Night of Pink and White Breast Cancer Survivor Gala will raise more than $150,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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  • October 21, 2009
Palm-Aire launches food drive

Resident Helen Fleder has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank for her first food drive, Care to Share.

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  • October 21, 2009
ODA to christen new stage

Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the first play performed on the school's new black box theater. Performances are Oct. 29-31.

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  • October 21, 2009
Cops Corner 10.22.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • October 21, 2009
Woodland church welcomes family friendly funny man

Comedian Jeff Allen will perform at the church's tailgate event Sunday.

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