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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 30, 2009
The Lazy Lobster to open in October

The Lazy Lobster is on track to open Monday, Oct. 19, in Cafe on the Bay's former location in the Centre Shops.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Defense carries Thunder to victory

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its district season victorious Sept. 29 with a 6-0 win over St. John Neumann High School.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 30, 2009
Deal Us In: A quick duck

Today's South had no difficulty bidding this slam.

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  • September 30, 2009
Weather

A complete look at this week's weather

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  • September 30, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Tigers

The Braden River High volleyball team remains undefeated in the district after having posted a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Sept. 29.

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  • September 30, 2009
Golfers tee it up for troops

Golfers at The Meadows Country Club are doing their part to help troops based at Camp Victory in Iraq.

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  • September 30, 2009
Despite squirrel, show goes on

Just as the curtain was about to go up on the Manatee Players' production of "Hello, Dolly!" Sept. 27, a squirrel shorted out the electrical connections to the air-conditioning at the Riverfront Theater.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2009
Illegal ATVs fuel Ranch concern

The operation of ATVs and dirt bikes along the paths in Greenbrook is illegal. Some residents are searching for solutions.

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 30, 2009
Mentors bring joy to foster care grads

Joining Our Youth Inc. assists young adults who have aged out of foster care to give them a proper start into adulthood.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Bashaw teacher wins backyard makeover

Heather Patoray and her husband, Joe, will receive a $16,000 makeover. Work is expected to start Oct. 7.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 30, 2009
Panther Ridge home tops sales

Daniel and Theresa Morrow sold their home at 20220 69th Ave. E. to David and Cathy Kneeland, Bradenton, for $500,000.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Mentoring program deals in poker ride

Saturday's poker ride begins at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Money raised will benefit Big Brother Big Sisters.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Subway spokesman visits Ranch hospital

Jared Fogle and Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson spoke about their weight loss successes.

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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 30, 2009
Ranch couple launches leather repair business

Gene and Noreen Leone opened a Fibrenew franchise.

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  • September 30, 2009
Cops Corner 10.01.09

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

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