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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Community Golf Scores 02.23.11 to 03.01.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

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Five-year-old Robert McIntyre couldn't wait to start peddling.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
GALLERY: Lighthouse Kids Preschool Trike-A-Thon

More than 35 children strapped on their helmets and peddled their hearts out during Lighthouse Kids Preschool's 7th annual Trike-A-Thon. Once they were done peddling, the students enjoyed pizza and other snacks. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Over the past seven years, the preschool has raised more than $13,500.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Senior swimmers race to personal bests

Lakewood Ranch YMCA WaveRunners senior swimmers Shannon McCarthy, Maya McCarthy and Kevin Berkenbusch posted impressive finishes at the Florida Swimming Spring Senior Championships Feb. 25-27 in Orlando.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Rosedale 18-hole ladies tee off

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole Ladies held their annual Member/Member Tournament Feb. 23-24.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 4, 2011
Intramural diving team set to hit the pool

Local divers looking to prepare for next year's swimming and diving season are encouraged to participate in a new intramural dive team starting up at GT Bray in Bradenton.

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Anna Babayan learned about James Madison during the project.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: BRE Hall of Democracy

Second-grade students at Braden River Elementary School shared what they learned about citizenship, U.S. history and the democratic process during their Hall of Democracy event this week.

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Maria Tippy, also known as Cinderella, proves to the prince, Rin Graves, that the shoe fits.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Tara presents 'Once Upon a Dream' (VIDEO)

Tara Elementary School students brought the story of Cinderella to life with the musical, "Once Upon a Dream," March 3.

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Congressman Vern Buchanan met with state, federal and local officials on the issue last week.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 4, 2011
Buchanan to announce pill mill legislation

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan this morning will announce plans for sweeping legislation to crack down on pain management clinics that improperly prescribe and distribute prescription drugs.

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  • March 3, 2011
ODA girls tennis tops St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated St. Stephen's 4-3 March 1.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2011
Braden River blanks Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 1-0 in non-district action March 2.

  • East County
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Supervisors will tackle issues relating the Fiscal Year 2012 budget.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD to meet

The meeting will be held at 3 p.m., today, at the River Strand Golf and Country Club, 7155 Grand Estuary Trail.

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Paeten Feathers, Matt Schefer, Cayla Weinsberg and Curtis Reynolds all dressed as the Cat in the Hat.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2011
GALLERY: Dr. Seuss' birthday

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss March 2 with special activities. They even enjoyed a lunch of green eggs and ham.

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Jordan Cangro, 8, passed out chocolate chip cookies as part of the "Great Cookie Election."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
GALLERY: Hall of Democracy

Children Braden River Elementary School learned about their country's history, citizenship and democratic processes during the second grade's annual Hall of Democracy event. Festivities included presentations about U.S. presidents and states, as well as voting in the "Great Cookie Election."

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Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey's wife, Arlene, surprised him with a huge birthday party, complete with helicopter ride, for his 80th birthday last weekend.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Casey

Tara resident Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey spent 28 years in the U.S. Army. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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On his 80th birthday Feb. 27, Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey took to the air with fellow pilot Nigel Milligan.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2011
Ride of His Life

Ret. Brig. Gen. John Casey, of Tara, celebrated his 80th birthday Feb. 27. His wife, Arlene, made sure he would never forget it.

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