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John Robinson, 12-year resident of Waterlefe, spoke up during the meeting. "There's no real alternative," he said. "It's more where, if bond holders have someone willing to give them anything."
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 18, 2015
Unpaid bonds create golf course hazard

Waterlefe CDD considers best ways to deal with inherited debt.

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Luca Munoz, a kindergarten student at Gullett, gets up close and personal with a fossil held by Meghan Murphy of the South Florida Museum at STEM night.
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  • November 17, 2015
SIDE OF RANCH: JAY HEATER

Hey, the mosquito larvae is only one room over

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  • November 17, 2015
WCI Communities seeks approval for new East County development

The project is set for Upper Manatee River Road.

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The Manatee County School Board will tonight elect a chairperson and vice chairperson.
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  • November 17, 2015
Manatee County School Board to select leadership

Board members will choose a chairperson and vice chairperson tonight.

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Participating in a Dragon Boat is just one of the recreational opportunities offered at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • November 17, 2015
Whatever makes your boat float

Nathan Benderson Park offers a variety of activities other than rowing.

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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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  • November 16, 2015
Pirates sail into semifinals

The Braden River High football team earned a rematch with Venice after beating Naples Gulf Coast 37-14 Nov. 13.

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Former Lakewood Ranch High tennis standout Ashley Bongart now plays for Tennessee.
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  • November 15, 2015
Clay Court Classic nets champions

Twenty-three teams from across the nation competed in the 2015 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.

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Mother-daughter duo Rosanne and Selina Ray toast to a good time.
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  • November 15, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club offers wine and dine options

Rotary Club of LWR hosted annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.

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Cathy Rice and Judy Buonomano, of Bradenton, sample gumbo.
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  • November 15, 2015
Linger Lodge serves up gumbo goodness

The East County restaurant and campground hosted its annual Gumbo Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival.

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Patrick Tobin, who does a Frank Sinatra Tribute, croons to Jeanette DeRasmo of Lakewood Ranch.
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  • November 14, 2015
Now that's amore

Festa Italiana serves up fun in Greenbrook

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Doug Kovatch, a parent, volunteered to help Kristi Dyer, third-grade teacher, make the cotton candy. Kovatch said he used to work at a baseball stadium, so he was familiar with the proper cotton-candy-making technique.
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  • November 14, 2015
McNeal Elementary PTO hosts fall festival

The proceeds raise money for classrooms.

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Cheryl Miller and Deborah Decker with Edward Jones watch over the ceramic bowls.
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  • November 13, 2015
Volunteers fill up empty bowls for Food Bank of Manatee

The organization held its annual fundraiser on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Mary Litle with Mary Maker Designs
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  • November 13, 2015
Creative Arts Association beautifies Town Hall

The association held its 14th annual show.

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  • November 13, 2015
Thunder posts district win

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team rolled to a 6-1 victory versus Bradenton Christian Nov. 12.

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CDD 6 Chairman Jim Rogoze presents the facts of the roadshare agreement to residents.
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  • November 12, 2015
CDD 6 holds public meeting

Chairman Jim Rogoze presented the roadshare agreement with CDD 2 and 5 to residents.

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