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  • October 29, 2009
Hunter charged with DUI manslaughter

The charge comes seven months after the former Braden River High School coach was in an accident that killed his friend and assistant coach Doug Garrity.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2009
Lady Pirates serve up semifinal victory

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Osceola 3-0 in the district semifinals Oct. 28.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2009
CALL WAITING

Manatee County will consider three East County cell tower proposals within the next few months.

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  • October 29, 2009
County: Remember to reset irrigation timers this weekend

When setting clocks back one hour this weekend, Manatee County Water Conservation Program and Southwest Florida Water Management District remind utility customers to properly set irrigation system timers to avoid a water restriction citation.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2009
Sheriff's office warns of sweepstakes scam

Residents getting a call from the Publishers Clearing House may not be as lucky as they hope.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2009
Lady Mustangs claim county crown

The Lakewood Ranch girls cross country team won its fifth consecutive Manatee County Cross Country Championship Oct. 28.

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  • October 28, 2009
Sheriff's office plans vigil

The vigil is being held in remembrance of individuals who have lost their lives to drug and alcohol-related incidents and those suffering from addiction.

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  • October 28, 2009
Chabad Men's Club rolls with bowling outing

The Men's Club at Chabad hit the lanes at AMF Lanes in Bradenton for its first outing of the year Oct. 18. The men and their families enjoyed some great games of bowling.

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  • October 28, 2009
Manatee's Feagans named Emergency Director of the Year

Florida Division of Emergency Management has named Manatee County Emergency Management Chief Laurie Feagans the first recipient of the County Emergency Director of the Year.

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  • October 28, 2009
LECOM dean earns medical honor

Dr. Robert George, associate dean of academic affairs at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton, was selected as a Great Pioneer in osteopathic medicine by the American Osteopathic Association's Bureau of History and Identity.

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  • October 28, 2009
Armed suspects rob Ranch Chevron

The suspects entered the gas station at 14315 S.R. 70 E. and held the clerk at gunpoint. They stole $50 from the cash register and cigarettes.

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  • October 28, 2009
Dentist makes call for candy

The candy will be donated to the American Legion, Kirby Post, and the distributed to troops for the holidays.

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  • October 28, 2009
Veterans wall needs more photos

There are just a few days left to submit photos of military veterans for the upcoming Veterans Day Wall of Honor organized by River Club resident Larry HarNess.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2009
Families challenge verdict

Twelve-year-old Luc Panet-Raymond and his friends say the YouTube video of a fight at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA last month was not staged and was an act of self-defense.

  • East County
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  • October 28, 2009
Residents transform homes for Halloween horror

River Club's Joe Pfeiffer and Summerfield Crest's Chris Shaw will present haunted spooktaculars in their homes Saturday.

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