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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Entertainment industries seek local talent

Representatives of the talent, film and publishing industries will be under one roof, hunting for talent and showcasing their services, during an expo Sept. 19.

  • East County
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 16, 2009
Student trumpeter hits the right notes

Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.

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  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner 09.17.09

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

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
East County 11-year-old hits the ice in Moscow

Last month, Haile sixth-grader Nick Pastujov won the World Class Challenge Tournament in Moscow.

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  • September 16, 2009
Former football coach may face charges

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Braden River Pirates' comeback falls short

The Braden River High School suffered its first loss of the season 28-20 to Venice Sept. 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

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  • September 15, 2009
Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods

Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.

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  • September 15, 2009
Thieves steal copper wire from power substation

More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.

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  • September 15, 2009
Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

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  • September 15, 2009
Galvano to speak at LECOM

State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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  • September 15, 2009
Getman won't seek reelection

The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.

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