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Gabby Jarosz whips down the slide.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Summer Camp

Each week throughout the summer, Dream Oaks Summer Camp offered themed weeks for children with special needs, ages 7 through 17. Aug. 4 through Aug. 8, campers participated in the camp's spin on the Olympics, with activities such as a popcorn toss and backyard obstacle course housed at the Foundation for Dreams facility.

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Tonya Atchison, Corey Schaul and CJ Bannister say "cheese" for Sandee Davis.
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  • August 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA August Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance swapped business cards and enjoyed refreshments at the August Networking Social, Aug. 6, at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing facility.

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Participants of the Classic Car Show showcased models such as a '57 Chevrolet.
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  • August 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

Car enthusiasts gathered for the restaurant's Classic Car Show Aug. 6 outside of Ed's Tavern on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy voices concerns over adding 12 speed bumps throughout Lighthouse Cove — a cost the group decided not to line item into the 2014-2015 budget.
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  • August 6, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD adopts 2014-2015 budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2014-2015 budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
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  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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  • August 6, 2014
Dance teams head to nationals

Braden River High School dancers hope a recent win will lead to victory on a larger scale.

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  • August 6, 2014
Girl Scouts seeks leaders

The volunteer-led Girl Scouts organization is in need of new troop leaders and co-leaders for the upcoming school year.

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Woodland Early Childhood Center Director Jennifer Passmore has dreamed of opening a private school for years. A local literacy foundation has provided funding for the project. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • August 6, 2014
Uncommon Curriculum

A new private school focuses on crafting lessons to individual student's needs. Its funding provides it the freedom to do so.

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Photo by Pam Eubanks Bob Delaney says his presentations on post-traumatic stress disorder have proven to be more valuable than any of his NBA memorabilia.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Retired ref earns 'spirit' distinction

After the basketball court healed his emotional wounds, Bob Delaney receives recognition for his work on PTSD awareness.

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Heritage Harbour South CDD Supervisor and Stoneybrook resident Lee Bettes considers seeing native plants growing near ponds as one of the key reasons he moved to the community.
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  • August 6, 2014
Sowing the Seeds

Community representatives continue their efforts to educate the public about importance of plant life in stormwater retention ponds.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Budget promises increased school security

The $372 million Manatee School District budget includes a fund balance of $13.5 million.

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Photo by Jen Blanco Tim Sheredy has coached 43 Junior Golf Association All-American players and two AJGA Players of the Year. He previously worked as a senior instructor at IMG Academy.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 6, 2014
Proven Results

Tim Sheredy, owner of the Tim Sheredy Golf Institute, recently began teaching junior golfers out of the River Club.

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Whidden
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  • August 6, 2014
Making an investment

Rosedale golf professional Steve Whidden hopes his new ventures will encourage more people to try the sport of golf.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Property owners within Manatee County will see no change in the county's property tax rates for the new fiscal year.

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