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Madelyn Hall and Patrick Danielcak, first graders at B.D. Gullett Elementary School use laptops to learn how to access digital books from the public library. Courtesy photo.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 3, 2021
A Chromebook on every desk in Manatee County

The School District of Manatee County begins a 5-year plan to assure its students have the technology to succeed.

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Country Club East's Jeannine Abele, who is a tutor, and Michelle Desveaux McLean, the executive director of the Manatee Literacy Council, work with learners to develop their English speaking and reading skills.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 3, 2021
Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Manatee County

With 68 people on the waiting list, the Manatee Literacy Council is searching for volunteers in Manatee County.

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This section of Old Farm Road in Mote Ranch does not have an invasive plants species problem, allowing native Florida species to grow and thrive.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 3, 2021
More demand for Manatee County grant program

Manatee County's Neighborhood Enhancement Grant program supports local communities

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Jean and Myriam Dandonneau left Paris in June 2016 to start a restaurant in America. They have long bonded over their love of food and wine, but they did not start dreaming of opening a restaurant until 2014.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 3, 2021
EYE ON BUSINESS: French passion comes to paradise at UTC's Mademoiselle Paris

Mademoiselle Paris in University Park is the culmination of Jean and Myriam Dandonneau's dream

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Manatee County is opening CARES Act applications for nonprofits, small businesses and homeowners this month. The window for nonprofits closes this week.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 2, 2021
CARES Act applications opening this week in Manatee County

Manatee County nonprofits, businesses and homeowners can apply for CARES Act assistance

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Xavier Lawrence and Charlie Putrino.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2021
Lakewood Ranch tennis player wins Inspiration Academy tournament

Charlie Putrino defeated Barbados Davis Cup player Xavier Lawrence in the finals.

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  • Liz Ramos
  • March 1, 2021
School District of Manatee County celebrates Champions of Education

The School District of Manatee County kicks off a two-week celebration to show appreciation for its more than 6,000 employees.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 28, 2021
Collin Morikawa wins the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Morikawa becomes the second player to win a major and a WGC event before turning 25.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2021
Pressure builds as WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession enters final round

Colin Morikawa holds a two-stroke lead heading into Sunday.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 26, 2021
Tight leaderboard after round two of the WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Brooks Koepka holds a one-stroke lead over a group of three golfers heading into Saturday.

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Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2021
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's attorney responds to legal complaint

Attorney George Levesque's response calls Michael Barfield's complaint against Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh "ridiculous and false."

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Kara Kohler celebrates at Nathan Benderson Park after she wins the U.S. Olympic Trials’ women’s single sculls competition on Feb. 26, 2021.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 26, 2021
Rower lands Olympic berth at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota

Kara Kohler grabs the first U.S. Olympic Rowing Team berth in Sarasota.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 25, 2021
Two tied for lead after round one of WGC-Workday Championship at The Concession

Webb Simpson and Matthew Fitzpatrick both shot six under par.

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  • February 25, 2021
East County weather page photo: February 25

Karen Cesarski captured these palms at dusk in Lakewood Ranch.

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Manatee County School Board member Scott Hopes is one of three candidates for the county's acting administrator role. A decision will likely be made March 9.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 24, 2021
Manatee County will evaluate three candidates for acting administrator

Former Sarasota Commissioner Charles Hines not a slam dunk as other candidates come into the picture.

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