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ODA Thunder silenced in regional final

The Out-of-Door Academy saw its historic dream season come to an end May 16 with a 4-0 loss to Cambridge Christian in the Class 1A regional finals.

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  • May 20, 2009
Pirates set sail under new coach

Braden River High offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Ed Volz was named the Pirates' interim head coach April 30 after the resignation of Josh Hunter.

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  • May 20, 2009
McNeal Book Club inspires reading

Third-grade teacher Carolyn Winget started a voluntary book club for her students three years ago.

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  • May 20, 2009
Shirts spread the word about event

The annual Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry isn't until October, but its members are already spreading the word via its T-shirts.

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  • May 20, 2009
County approves impact fee relief

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on May 19 voted 6-1 to approve to reduce transportation impact fees by 50% for the next two years, starting July 27 and ending July 27, 2011.

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Economy claims Atlanta Bread Co.

Mike and Cindy Snowball closed the franchise on University Parkway after losing their lease.

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  • May 20, 2009
SMR executive leaving Lakewood Ranch

Tim Martin is moving to Georgia to start his own company.

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Hebrew School hosts celebration

Beautiful displays of Judaic themed topics filled the Chabad Jewish Center as the Chabad Hebrew School gathered for its Torah Fair and End of Year Celebration May 17.

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Mill Creek restores ponds

About 20 people assisted the Mill Creek Homeowners Association Board of Directors in its Mill Creek Pond Restoration Project May 16.

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  • May 20, 2009
Ed's Tavern organizes Memorial Day parade

Owner John Breiner will repeat history when he holds the Salute to Heroes Parade May 24.

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  • May 20, 2009
Good Earth announced Main Street anchor

The Bradenton-based store will fill part of the space once claimed by Morton's Gourmet Market.

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  • May 20, 2009
Geckos run Florida Keys 100

Five Willis Elementary teachers, along with distance runner Matt Holley, competed in the 100-mile ultramarathon from Key Largo to Key West.

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  • May 20, 2009
Town sets sight on signs

Town residents and planning board members are urging the state to take out some of the signs in the Gulf of Mexico Drive right of way.

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