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  • June 3, 2009
Manatee deputies searching for missing woman

Lori Lee Nichols left a note that implied she may harm herself. She may be driving a red 2007 four-door Ford Focus with Florida tag D374AT.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 3, 2009
Wellness Concepts welcomes new doctor

Dr. Toni Grossenheider will provide chiropractic care to patients of all ages offers chiropractic adjustments, including specific evaluation for pregnancies, and saliva testing for hormone balancing.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 2, 2009
Southeast students claim Odyssey crown

The East County students - Laith Charles, Philip DiMaria, Luca Erozer, Ben Robinson, Bryan Robinson and Kate Schaufelberger - placed first in the Division III Column Structure competition.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 2, 2009
Ministry stitches community outreach

The Loving Stitches Ministry of Our Lady of the Angles Catholic Community meet once a week to make items for organizations such as the Healthy Start Coalition, Manatee Memorial Hospital's nursery and more.

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  • June 1, 2009
Heritage Harbour man found dead

According to sheriff's office reports, Ronald J. Koett, 62, was found inside his home on the 7700 block of Camden Harbour Drive.

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  • June 1, 2009
Tank transport company relocates to Manatee

Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport is relocating its headquarters from Newport Beach, California to Port Manatee Commerce Center.

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  • June 1, 2009
State releases FCAT results

Although 2009 FCAT scores show mixed results, overall, East County students outperformed the state average in most areas, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education last week.

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  • May 29, 2009
Mustangs prevail in spring game

After trailing 14-13 at halftime, the Mustangs reclaimed the lead early in the third quarter of Friday night's spring game against Cape Coral Island Coast when quarterback Reggie Lindsey connected with Damen Gilbert on a 47-yard completion.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
Recommendations made for three new principals

Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
SMR makes search easier for homebuyers

Visitors to the Ranch's Information Center at 6220 University Parkway can now check out a GPS navigation unit to more easily find model homes and other amenities in the community.

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  • May 29, 2009
Burglars steal $50,000 in Christmas decorations

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, sometime between May 5 and May 27, unknown suspects broke into a storage space at 3210 59th Drive E.

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  • May 29, 2009
Burglars strike East County storage facility

According to a sheriff's office report released Thursday night, sometime between May 14 and May 26, unknown persons entered the 4 Star Storage at 3106 81st Court E. and broke into six RV vehicles.

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  • May 29, 2009
Emergency management tests readiness

Today and Monday, Manatee County Emergency Management will test its ability to host thousands of displaced residents during a hypothetical storm event.

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  • May 28, 2009
Tevin Bryant powers Pirates past Rams

Led by junior tailback Tevin Bryant, the Pirates racked up 377 yards of total offense on their way to a 35-20 victory over the Rams.

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  • May 28, 2009
Hunzeker unveils proposed county budget

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker today put forth a $497 million net budget for next year, which is $33.7 million less than this year's budget due to significant declines in revenue.

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