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  • October 23, 2009
New MRI test saves one of Ranch's own

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center radiologists discovered breast cancer in one of the hospital's employees while setting up and make adjustments to the new MRI machine.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 23, 2009
Sheriff's association to host hazard seminar

Manatee County families wishing to learn their community's role in preparing for a major incident should plan to attend an All Hazards Homeland Security Initiative training seminar Oct. 24.

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  • October 23, 2009
Rainbow artist to 'paint' skies over Lakewood

Fred Stern will create a natural rainbow over the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk tomorrow at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • October 22, 2009
Ranch's Hesselberg named among Great 100 Nurses

Dr. Bonnie Hesselberg, SCF Lakewood Ranch provost and dean of nursing at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, was recognized by the SCF District Board of Trustees at an October meeting for being named among Great 100 Nurses by the Florida Nurses Association.

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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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