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Marilyn Geller and Bonnie Earle were eager to hit the golf course.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Rally for the Cure

More than 100 ladies in the Rosedale Community gathered March 10, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club, for Rosedale's annual Rally for the Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon.

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Delaney and Brent Wernsing
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father/Daughter Dance

Fathers and daughters celebrated a special night together at a father/daughter dance March 9, at Bayside Community Church.

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Join Jessica Luck as she reads today's headlines.
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  • March 9, 2012
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Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Top of the Morning!

Tara Elementary School Principal Dr. Linda Fouse dressed up like a leprechaun this morning and welcomed students to school from a rooftop as a reward to students for raising more than $1,000 for children with muscular dystrophy.

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  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: ODA baseball tops Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 8-1 March 6.

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  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates swing past Lady Seminoles

The Braden River High girls tennis team defeated Southeast 5-2 March 6.

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Mariah Diaz had a blast.
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  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

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Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Lakewood Ranch residents and business professionals gathered March 8 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's McClure Center in Lakewood Ranch for the organizations Spring Fling Business Expo.

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Attornies Mark Nelson, Morgan Bentley and Stephen Walker came out to show their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin, second from right.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: John Lakin Reception

Friends and colleagues showed their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin during a special reception March 7 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • March 8, 2012
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Dr. Jack Corn dished out appetizers.
  • By Allison Moore
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Scrub Away Cancer' fundraiser

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast hosted a "Scrub Away Cancer" Celebrity Bartending event Feb. 28, at Libby's Cafe and Bar.

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  • March 8, 2012
HBA announces Parade of Homes winners

Winners of the Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota's Parade of Homes event were announced March 6.

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Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

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  • March 7, 2012
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February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
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  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

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