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Pam Eubanks
January 16, 2012

County seeking member for Animal Services Advisory Board

Manatee County is seeking to fill one vacancy for a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations on animal issues to county officials.

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Jen Blanco
January 16, 2012

East County players win national championship

East County football players Kyle Thoma and Brandon Luckett helped lead the FBU Central Florida All-Star team to a 25-14 victory over Dallas to win the FBU National Championship Jan. 7 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Jen Blanco
January 16, 2012

Scores: Mustang grapplers finish 3-2

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team went 3-2 at The Dr. McBath Tough Team Tournament Jan. 14 at Pasco High.

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Jen Blanco
January 16, 2012

Scores: Braden River falls short in OT

The Braden River High girls basketball team fell to Venice 43-42 in overtime Jan. 13.

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Pam Eubanks
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Jan. 13, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center for their monthly potluck event. This month's diner included a 'white elephant' gift exchange.

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Jen Blanco
January 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Band Weintraub Cup

East County residents and their guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of tailgating and polo during the Band Weintraub Cup Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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Jen Blanco
January 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Walk of Fame

Dozens of East County dogs put their best paw forward during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Walk of Fame fundraiser Jan. 15 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. During the event, East County residents and their four-legged friends enjoyed a pet parade and costume contest, a family festival, raffles, musical entertainment and more.

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Pam Eubanks
January 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Fair

Manatee County residents headed to the fair Jan. 13 for youth livestock shows, live musical performances, pig racing and other festivities. The Manatee County Fair runs through Jan. 22.

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Pam Eubanks
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Builder opens model in Inlets

Arthur Rutenberg Homes celebrated the opening of its exclusive home model, the Martinique, in Harbour Walk in the Inlets, with a special event for Realtors Jan. 12.

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Pam Eubanks
January 12, 2012

Sheriff: Ranch homicide not random

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has found no evidence of forced entry to the residence of Ina Gross, who was found dead in her home Jan. 9.

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Pam Eubanks
January 12, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hurricane devices

Willis Elementary School first grade student Grace Haddock checks out an instrument used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration when it sends crews to fly into hurricanes.