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Charles Conoley
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
School Board District 3 candidates sound off

Read this Q&A with contenders for the Manatee County School Board.

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Victoria Wittner plans to complete six more Harry Potter-inspired novels to coincide with the original seven-book series.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Youth writes 'Harry Potter' novel

You might love 'Harry Potter.' But does his story inspire you enough to write your own?

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Stock Development's Margo II model has a bonus room that opens directly to the pool patio for a truly indoor-outdoor living space.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Stocking up on luxury

Is there a 'sweet spot' for new construction in Lakewood Ranch? Stock Development hopes so.

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Vanessa Baugh
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County District 5 candidates

Vanessa Baugh and Kathleen Grant share their vision for East County.

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Nolan Middle School eighth-grade pitcher Jacob Danowski hurled the Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Stars into the Babe Ruth League World Series. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader spends first week of school playing in the Babe Ruth League World Series.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $855,000

Residential transactions July 29-Aug.4

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner 8.18.2016

This information is compiled from Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.

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Buses pick up students from high school, then elementary and then middle schools each day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2016
Student OK after bus accident

A student at Braden River Middle School fell into the path of a bus yesterday during dismissal.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 13, 2016
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Grand Champion Celebration

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing celebrates its award as best wholesaler in the nation

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

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Jennifer Venditti
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch woman arrested for fraud

Jennifer Venditti is believed to have stolen money from volleyball club.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2016
BRSC to hold evaluations

The Braden River Soccer Club will evaluate 8U academy players Aug. 15-16.

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Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

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Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

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Developer Pat Neal, of Neal Communities, plans homes priced at $550,00 and higher for the project. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
Myara project postponed

The infill project will no longer be on the Sept. 1 County Commission land-use agenda.

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Myakka City's Diane and Rich Bartoszek display a handmade ceramic nativity scene each year.
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This Wild Blue at Waterside home at 1151 Blue Shell Loop sold for $4,225,000. Built in 2025, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,652 square feet of living area.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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