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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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  • 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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  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Suncoast Storm win March into Madness

The Suncoast Storm 98 travel softball team won the March into Madness Tournament March 3-4 in Venice.

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  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Braden River blanks Port Charlotte

Braden River High pitcher Hannah Loyer pitched a complete game, allowing one hit and striking out 12 while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 11-0 victory over Port Charlotte March 6.

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  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

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  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

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Hub Hubbell delighted his audiences with his humor, gentle nature and his impressive trick-shooting, which he loved to perform. File photo.
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  • March 7, 2012
'Happy trails' to Hub Hubbell

The East County's resident cowboy, Hub Hubbell, died March 3, on the back porch of his home off University Parkway. He was 93.

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  • March 7, 2012
Parties want quick resolution

Stoneybrook Investors has filed a lawsuit against the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District regarding changes in its assessments.

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  • March 7, 2012
Ranch YMCA unveils expansion

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA opened its new fitness center to the public March 3.

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  • March 7, 2012
Manatee TSA teams sweep states

Manatee County schools took five of six top-ranked posts during the 2012 Florida TSA Competition last month.

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Summerfield resident Charlie Morse, and his son, Connor, are teaming up for the barbecue competition.
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  • March 7, 2012
Barbecue cook-off needs more chefs

Main Street is seeking amateur cooks to compete in its High on the Hog event.

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