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  • December 5, 2009
Jury convicts Tim Brooks of murder

The former Lakewood Ranch High School quarterback faces a mandatory life sentence in the shooting death of William White Jr.

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  • December 4, 2009
So Close, Yet So Far

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its best season in school history come to a close with a 48-20 loss to Belle Glade Glades Day School in the Class 1B state semifinals Dec. 4 at Sarasota High School.

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  • December 4, 2009
Rain cancels Music on Main

Because of inclement weather, tonight's Music on Main concert is canceled.

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  • December 4, 2009
New hotel opens in East County

Benderson Development and Buffalo Lodging Associates opened the new Hampton Inns & Suites off University Parkway.

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  • December 4, 2009
Local Realtor earns international award

Michelle Crabtree was given the Toastmasters International Competent Leader award.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2009
Concession to host Holiday Junior Program

The Concession Golf Club, in conjunction with the Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will be hosting a Holiday Junior Program Dec. 28 and 30.

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  • December 4, 2009
Buchanan holds fundraiser in East County

A fundraiser for Congressman Vern Buchanan will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., tonight, in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

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  • December 3, 2009
Commission denies cell tower application

In a 6-1 vote Dec. 3, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners denied Vertex Development's request to construct a 150-foot telecommunications tower on the River Club Golf Course property.

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  • December 2, 2009
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Braden River 3-0 Dec. 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Candidate for governor visits East County

Florida gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum joined East County residents for a 'Breakfast with Bill" Tuesday morning at the Country Pancake House in San Marco Plaza.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty adds agents

Anthony Homer and Diane Lawson recently joined Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty.

  • East County
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  • December 2, 2009
Gold-buying event aids pet rescue

A Gem Quest Jewelers will purchase gold, silver and platinum with part of its purchases benefiting the Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 2, 2009
Manatee Glens hosts open house for rape crisis program

The Junior League of Manatee County will showcase the re-modeling efforts for the program's building.

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  • December 2, 2009
Generosity shines at Mooney

The Cardinal Mooney High School Key Club kicked off the holiday season with a donation to Bethesda House, a non-profit organization that assists families with AIDS and is under the auspices of Catholic Charities.

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  • December 2, 2009
Bookstore plants giving tree

Little Bookworms customers can brighten the holidays for children in need through the shop's first holiday Giving Tree.

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