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Amy Delangel places her napkin down before eating her soup.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Just for Girls Academy etiquette luncheon

After two weeks of learning proper napkin placement and other etiquette techniques, 24 Just for Girls Academy students met with the University Park Women's Club for an etiquette luncheon May 14, at the University Park Country Club. John Neal sponsored the event and learned lessons on proper manners for the dinner table at the event.

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Children bicyclists wanted for parade

Calling all kids!

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Volvo takes best in show honors

Lakewood Ranch resident Glenn Todd was eating dinner on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with his family May 7, during the monthly Lance's Cruizin to the Hop Car Show, when he excused himself to find out if the show had announced its winners.

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The land for Villages of Lakewood Ranch South is located between two major employment centers. Photo by Josh Siegel
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Commission holds Villages' fate

A May 21 vote by Sarasota commissioners may spark the construction of the 5,500-acre Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

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C1 Bank proposes developing 24 homes on the site of Faith Christian Church. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • May 14, 2014
Community joins forces to block subdivision

After two years of non-use, C1 Bank plans to build 24 homes on 25 acres on Lorraine Road.

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Shannon Schroeder, Samuel Oh and Aidan Gannon love animals.
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Students sell treats for a cause

Braden River kindergarten students learn about pet care, raise funds for local rescues.

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Tara Bridge would improve emergency response times

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Community Haven CEO Marla Doss has worked at the agency since 1985.
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Creating a Haven

As Community Haven celebrates its 60th anniversary this month, its leaders launch plans for the next 60 years.

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World Rowing Championship logo revealed; Road closure extended; Manatee County School District to offer an app

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Two radar-speed signs have monitored various roadways in Heritage Harbour to encourage drivers to slow down. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • May 14, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD plans to tighten speed enforcement

After two months of closely monitoring data generated by two radar-speed signs in their community, supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Board can no longer dismiss resident complaints of speeding.

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Heidi Brown also brings a passion to serve Jewish people. She is Jewish herself. Photos by Josh Siegel
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New Kobernick CEO brings passion for seniors

Heidi Brown, the new CEO of Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, lives to serve seniors, and, with competition looming, her goal is to serve more of them.

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Manatee County delays initiating health care study

County commissioners will gather community input before investing $196,000 for a health care study.

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Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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GAINESVILLE. David Hutchings got too close to this gator while visiting his daughter at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Hutchings' daughter is currently enrolled in the UF master's program to become a special education teacher.
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Before moving to Florida, Renee and Bruce McEwen were involved in a motorcycle ministry. "We had a heart for people who wouldn't go to church normally," Bruce McEwen says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • May 14, 2014
Church brews up new business, ministry concept

Palmetto Church of the Nazarene sold its property to open Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Braden River Plaza.

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