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Gene Witt Elementary Principal Gene Witt David Marshall talks to Addie Bertrand, a recent graduate. Bertrand lives in St. Augustine but wants to move to Bradenton to be closer to her family.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Manatee County schools hire learning

Increased retirement numbers leave school districts competing for qualified teachers.

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Dale and Lisa Nauman know where the local eagle nests are and help the Audubon Society monitor the population.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
'Eagle Man' attempts rescue

Unfortunately, injured bird found along State Road 64 doesn't survive surgery for broken shoulder.

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This aerial shows Rye Road's intersection with State Road 64.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2016
County puts breaks on Rye Road

The speed limit will be lowered to 45 mph.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 10, 2016
I-75 construction to close University Parkway Tuesday

Some lanes of University Parkway will be intermittently shut down.

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Teen cyclist injured
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2016
Bradenton teen cyclist critically injured

Bicyclist thrown to pavement after running into a car on Linger Lodge Road.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2016
Ranchers hit greenways

Business Alliance hosts annual golf scramble.

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Hanover takes Nathan Schrimsher over a jump on their way to winning the riding portion of the modern pentathlon on May 7.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 7, 2016
Benderson Park has gold medal performance in international exposure

Modern pentathlon World Cup Final draws 25 countries to Benderson Park.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2016
Payton Wright Foundation tees up for golf tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Jean and Andy Fox live in Lakewood Ranch and each runs their own small business.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2016
Small Business Chamber seeks new platforms

The networking group aims to connect local small business owners.

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Accident in Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 6, 2016
Lakewood Ranch teenager critical after auto accident

Joseph Coco in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital after early-morning wreck.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
A knight for the arts

Tara students celebrate Asian culture

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2016
It's tea time for mom

Kiddie Academy kids celebrate their mothers

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The county found two pool umbrellas for the bocce players to use during their play. The league also pitched in and bought a few umbrellas of their own.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
John Marble Park bocce ball players secure shade

The league bought umbrellas to replace tents.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 5, 2016
Tara Preserve faces preserve cutbacks

The CDD is retaining West Bay Landscaping, but its crew will soon be facing a new challenge.

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Lynn Flood captured this shot of water lilies blooming in Lakewood Ranch Professional Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
East County weather page photo: May 5

Lynn Flood captured this shot of water lilies blooming in Lakewood Ranch Professional Park.

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