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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 2, 2009
Manatee seeks child advocates

Manatee has five openings for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations county commission on children's issues.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 2, 2009
Florida institutes news seat belt law

On June 30, a new seat belt law went into effect, making it a primary offense not to wear a seat belt. The change means that law enforcement officers can pull over cars if they spot a driver, front seat passenger or individuals under 18 years old not wearing a seat belt.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 2, 2009
FHP announces new commander

On July 1, FHP Patrol Director Col. John Czernis announced that Maj. Brent Coates will be assuming the reigns for Troop F, which covers Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • July 1, 2009
Spirit of America

From the Pilgrims' first courageous footsteps on America's shore to Neil Armstrong's first footsteps on the Moon, the spirit of America is unique.

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  • July 1, 2009
Cops' Corner 07.02.09

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

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  • July 1, 2009
FFA students explore nature

Nolan Middle FFA chapter members returned recently from the Florida Outdoor Adventure Camp at the FFA Leadership Training Center in Haines City.

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  • July 1, 2009
Sunflower reaches for the sky

If you've driven along Dove Trail in GreyHawk Landing recently, you may have seen an interesting sight.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
River Club in fighting form

The Homeowner's Association has budgeted nearly $40,000 to fight a proposed cell tower. But some residents argue they had no say in the decision to spend.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Plaza presents patriotic 'palooza'

Merchants in Lake Osprey Plaza will present the first Pelican Palooza Friday.

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  • July 1, 2009
Cornerstone breaks ground on expansion

Church members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony, prayer and an ice cream social June 28.

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  • July 1, 2009
Bulletin Board 07.02.09

East County communities share announcements and events.

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  • July 1, 2009
Businessman heads to African orphanage

Jack Wolff, of Investment Financial Services in Lakewood Ranch, will spend two weeks volunteering at an orphanage in Africa.

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  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

The HY5 Praise Band released "Believe Belong Live Love Grow" in April.

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  • July 1, 2009
Cash Flow Creativity

Several East County businesses are introducing innovative business strategies to bring in customers during an economic downturn.

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  • July 1, 2009
DIRT DEVIL

Mill Creek's Gage Gongas will race at the 2009 Air Nautiques/AMA National Motocross Championships this August at the Tennessee home of country music star Loretta Lynn.

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