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John-Thomas Duff, 7, spun in circles all the way down the snow-covered hill.
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  • Michael Eng
  • January 29, 2011
Tabernacle creates winter wonderland

Although wintry white stuff wasn't a part of Friday's forecast, students at Tabernacle Christian School enjoyed a rare snow day during the school's winter wonderland Jan. 28. The students took their inflatable rafts up a hill on the school grounds and zoomed down on a bed of real snow - which quickly melted under the Florida sunshine.

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  • January 28, 2011
Suspect nabbed in Carolina Landings incident

Jeffrey M. Weber, 34, was arrested late last night.

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Vertex Development wanted to construct a 150-foot flagpole-style telecommunications tower on Palm-Aire golf course property.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2011
Palm-Aire cell tower denied

Manatee County Hearing Officer Hamilton "Chip" Rice, Jr. on Thursday officially denied a cell tower proposed for Palm-Aire.

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IDA Chairman Tom Green said hiring a search company likely will cost about $20,000.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch IDA will hire search firm

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board will hire a search firm to help vet candidates for the executive director post.

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  • January 27, 2011
Mustangs finish second at county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High varsity wrestling team finished second at the Manatee County Championships Jan. 26 at Southeast High.

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  • January 27, 2011
BLEX BlueSox seek players

The BLEX BlueSox 13 travel baseball team is currently looking for one to two more players for its roster.

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  • January 27, 2011
Pirates advance to district semis

The Braden River High boys soccer team defeated Dixie Hollins 3-0 in a Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinal match Jan. 26.

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Pictured are Beverly Fisher, Jaymie Klauber, host of the event at the Polo Grill, and Audrey Coleman
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2011
Girls Inc. celebrates donors

More than 70 people attended the kickoff party for the Growing Great Girls Circle membership society on Jan. 23.

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Lakewood Ranch Running Club vice president Stefan Thoenes, pictured with his daughter, Ayva, 16 months, and president Jim Nelson are trying to set up a team this year.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch Relay hosts team kick-off party

Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch looked to get local residents excited about its upcoming Relay for Life event during a Team Premiere Party Jan. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Guests and volunteers were able to register for this year's relay while enjoying popcorn, prizes and more. Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch is looking to get 50 teams registered for this year's relay, which will be held April 9-10 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Manatee Chamber of Commerce Communications Director Karen Jones and Membership Representative Marianne Goldrainer
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  • January 26, 2011
Chamber holds annual appreciation ceremony

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce held its 48th Annual Dinner and Membership Appreciation Ceremony Jan. 25 at the Polo Grill and Bar in Lakewood Ranch. Members and their guests enjoyed dinner, a silent auction, musical entertainment by Daniel Fugazzotto and an awards presentation.

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Rico Alcala, Alisha Snelson and Matthew Beard
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Concession, Bistro offer 'culinary carnival'

The Concession Golf Club and the Beach Bistro Culinary joined forces to raise money for the All Children's Hospital Foundation and the Aldo Castaneda Foundation with the Culinary Winter Carnival golf and dining event Jan. 21-22. Participants enjoyed a variety of golfing opportunities, guided fishing excursions and an assortment of food some from of the area's finest chefs as part of the festivities.

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Mark and Connie Gellner made the donation of their building at the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch's Kick-Off Bash last week.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Lakewood Humane Society finds home

Stanley Steemer owners Mark and Connie Gellner have offered the use of their building for the cause.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
Ranch CDD seeks new security provider

Lakewood Community Development District 1 supervisors will set more specific instructions for their security contractor.

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Chabad is responsible for bringing many Jewish celebrations to the East County. One of the most popular is its annual Chanukah celebration on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 26, 2011
Chabad purchases permanent facility

After six years of meeting in temporary locations such as a private home or a former bank, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch finally is moving into its true home.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2011
River Club receives Swiftmud grant

The community's homeowner's association will use the money to purchase testing equipment and materials for residents to test the quality of water in 10 lakes and five stream locations.

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