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  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

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  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

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John Horne and Chuck Slater look at promotional material created to promote the school district's portion of the half-cent sales tax.
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  • August 8, 2016
Promoting the half and half

Political Action Group forms for Manatee County sales tax issue.

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Ilana Armida gets with the flow inside her closet-sized recording studio.
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Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

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The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • August 8, 2016
Manatee County considers citizens oversight committee

The group would oversee spending of the proposed half-cent sales tax.

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  • August 5, 2016
SANCA names new program manager

Former Sarasota Scullers women's varsity rowing coach assumes new role at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Thousands of spectators will come for tonight's Music on Main. File photo.
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  • August 5, 2016
Music on Main benefits Selah Freedom

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts live concert.

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Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
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  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

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Rosenda Calloway drops off $30 worth of groceries from Publix and receives a $5 off coupon to Goodwill stores from Morghan Sanders, of 92.1 CTQ.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2016
Goodwill promotes Food Bank needs

Drop off donations today at the Ranch Lake Plaza Goodwill.

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Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.
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  • August 4, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 4

Pamela Williams captured this evening reflection at Lakewood Ranch Country Club East.

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  • August 4, 2016
Cops Corner 8.4.2016

Comical crime reports from the area.

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  • August 4, 2016
Side of Ranch

Palm Aire resident succumbs to animal instinct

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  • August 3, 2016
Alliance helps stock food bank shelves

Meals on Wheels PLUS showcases day center at networking event.

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Cheryl Brady poses in front of her ambulance.
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  • August 3, 2016
When life's Ruff, animal ambulance answers call

Creekwood resident forges new territory with Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance

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CDD supervisors say they will continue to lobby for a traffic signal at their community's entrance and intersection with State Road 64.
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  • August 3, 2016
FDOT puts stop on traffic signal

Move leaves GreyHawk Landing residents frustrated.

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