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Manatee County School Board District 3: Scott Boyes

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The roundabout at Rye Road/White Eagle Boulevard and State Road 64 is the first of three roundabouts planned for the S.R. 64 corridor.
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Lakewood Ranch resident Patrick McCarthy, owner of a new Lakewood Ranch 3Natives franchise, hopes the area will enjoy 3Natives offerings as much as his family does.
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The 2020 Dick Vitale Gala will be a virtual-only event, Dick Vitale and the V Foundation for Cancer Research announced Wednesday.Â
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2020 Dick Vitale Gala will move to a virtual presentation

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Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, who attends Florida State, is an alumna of Sarasota's Riverview High.
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Donna and Robert Masters enjoy their hobby of raising butterflies while being able to help the environment.
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