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Maribeth Phillips, the Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee chief executive officer, and Will Robinson, the board chairman, delivered the organization's 10 millionth meal on Thursday to 97-year-old Marie Smith of Bradenton.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Meals on Wheels delivers 10 millionth meal

97-year-old Bradenton resident eats celebratory turkey.

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East County resident David Dillard found photos left behind on Portal Crossing in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
East County family found

After David Dillard found a bin of family photos, the family from the photos contacted him.

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Drivers should expect some lane closures as part of the process. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2015
Signal installation to cause traffic delays

FDOT is installing a new traffic signal just west of Braden Run, on State Road 70, Monday night.

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The ribbon is cut for the reopening of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center on University. Enjoying the moment were Heather Kasten, Vanessa Baugh, Jimmy Stewart, Angie Kaleskas, and Jahna Leinhauser.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2015
Side of Ranch: Information delivered with style

East County managing editor Jay Heater writes his daily blog

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Although Heritage Harbour has a speed radar sign on Fair Isles Lane, residents and CDD supervisors say some continue to speed.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Heritage Harbour South CDD aims to slow speeders

An off-duty deputy will monitor speeding on Fairway Isles Lane for a month.

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Roy and Jean Schappacher have been married for 60 years.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2015
Your Town

Couple celebrates 60th anniversary; McNeal students practice kindness with project; and Manatee County offers videos about county commissioners.

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Lakewood Ranch girls golf, Katie Kroos-Roberts hits a shot.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
ECO High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

ECO High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

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Ryan Robson
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota authorities make arrest for string of burglaries

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Ryan Robson, 37.

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Richard Bedford, a vice president of planning for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, addresses the Business Alliance/Tiger Bay Club luncheon on Wednesday at Polo Grill on Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2015
Side of Ranch blog Oct. 21

Managing editor Jay Heater comments about area traffic

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2015
Manatee County Library System modernizes online system

The new library catalogue includes a community information database.

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In 2014, teenage drivers throughout the state were involved in 38,000 car crashes.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 21, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week continues through Oct. 24

National Safety Council aims to educate the public on safe driving practices for teens.

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Braden River Middle School students dance in the courtyard before class Oct. 21 in celebration of anti-bullying efforts.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Braden River dances against bullying

Students wore orange as part of the festivities.

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Tarah Kayne and Danny O'Shea train together five days a week at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Ellenton skaters form the perfect pair

Pairs figure skaters Tarah Kayne and Danny O’Shea will represent the United States at the 2015 Hilton HHonors Skate America Oct. 23 through Oct. 25, in Milwaukee, Wisc.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2015
10.22.2015 Cops Corner

Crime reports from around the area.

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Homes by Towne plans to construct a resort-style pool and have an outdoor/indoor entertainment area with catering abilities as part of the project's amenity package. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Lakewood Ranch condo project on the rise

Homes by Towne will break ground on Waterfront at Main Street in December.

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