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East County | News

  • By Pam McTeer
  • 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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  • Michael Eng
  • July 1, 2009
Harvest praise band releases CD

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

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • 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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  • By Pam McTeer
  • July 1, 2009
Community grills Ranch principal finalists

The three finalists for the Lakewood Ranch High School Principal position possibly met their toughest critics during a community forum June 30 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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  • June 30, 2009
Neal posts best numbers in company history

The Lakewood Ranch-based developer had 180 contracts signed through June. It's the best sales record in company history.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
Finalists named for Ranch principal post

Parents will have a chance to meet and question the three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School at a community forum at 6:30 p.m., tonight.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 30, 2009
FHP to conduct Manatee inspections

During the month of July, the Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license and vehicle inspections.

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  • June 29, 2009
Teen dies in I-75 wreck

According to Florida Highway Patrol reporters, 18-year-olds Keith Wallace and William Rotunda were on the on ramp from State Road 70 to southbound Interstate 75 when their 2000 Dodge pickup rolled over.

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  • June 29, 2009
Manatee detectives locate missing fugitive

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested North Manatee resident Larry Laudig, 71, following tips garnered from a feature on the show "America's Most Wanted."

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 29, 2009
Cornerstone church breaks ground

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch broke ground on its new building project during a special ceremony Sunday night.

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  • June 26, 2009
Crowley begins restoration project

Beginning July 1 through Dec. 31, Crowley will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

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  • June 25, 2009
Manatee Glens closes residential program

Budget cuts are forcing Manatee Glens to close its residential treatment program for teenagers with substance abuse and mental issues despite an increase in requests for service.

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  • June 25, 2009
Bradenton tourism director resigns

Larry White, executive director of the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, stepped down from his position on the VISIT FLORIDA Board of Directors this week.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 24, 2009
Aquatic Explanation

Lakewood Ranch must comply with watering restrictions the same way residents do. Then why doesn't it seem like it?

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  • Michael Eng
  • June 24, 2009
'Deadliest Catch' captain drops anchor in Ranch

Captain Keith Colburn of the fishing vessel Wizard will be the featured guest at the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Block Party July 1.

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