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Photo by Pam EubanksOfficials from NDC Construction, the project's contractor, expect construction to take about 11 months. NDC is clearing the property to prepare for vertical construction.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2014
Contractors begin work on assisted-living facility

Validus Senior Living expects to open InspiredLiving in about one year.

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  • July 2, 2014
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Manatee County closed for July 4 holiday; Man arrested for providing false information; County hosts lender, Realtor workshop

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  • July 2, 2014
Inspector General clears McGonegal of wrongdoing

The Inspector General's Office said allegations against the school district's former leaders do not merit more investigation.

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Photo by Amanda Sebastiano East Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Byron Teates stands near a lot located behind the East Manatee Fire Rescue District Station No. 1. The parcel may house a training tower as early as next fiscal year.
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  • July 2, 2014
Fire stations welcome upgrades

The East Manatee Fire District will rebuild one station and add a training tower to another.

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  • July 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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  • July 2, 2014
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Courtesy photos The Tampa Bay Hurling Club captured its second trophy after winning the 2014 Peach Cup Tournament June 7, in Atlanta.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
Luck of the Irish

The Tampa Bay Hurling Club practices every Wednesday evening at the soccer fields behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Photos by Jen Blanco Seven-year-old Ian Keck couldn’t wait to jump into the pool and practice his strokes.
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  • July 2, 2014
Splish Splash

The School of Fish recently launched a preparatory, competitive team swimming program for 5- and 6-year-olds.

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East County resident Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • July 2, 2014
Weather: East County

East County resident Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Volunteer Sierra Snow and Director of Development Katie Hood enjoy working one-on-one with people affected by Alzheimer's.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2014
The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

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  • July 2, 2014
Sidelines

All-Stars win district crown; LWR Marauders to host tryouts; Eight-year-old records first hole-in-one

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  • July 2, 2014
Community Golf

Read up on the latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

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Photo by Pam Eubanks This Waterlefe Golf and River Club home on River Bank Terrace has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a pool. It sold for $1,175,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2014
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home tops sales

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Mary Grace Epps (as Penny Pingleton) and Jordan Bollinger (as Tracy Turnblad) watch their favorite show on television.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray Jr.

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Camp performed "Hairspray Jr." June 26.

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Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock ruled June 30, that Robert Gagnon should not be penalized for his involvement in the former Manatee High School assistant football coach's case
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 1, 2014
Judge rules in favor of Robert Gagnon

Administrative Law Judge Lynne Quimby-Pennock agreed June 30 former Assistant Superintendent Robert Gagnon should not lose his job with the Manatee County School District.

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