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The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee cheerleading squad won the Best of Bay Cheer Jam this past weekend.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cheer Power

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Pee Wee cheerleading squad earned first place in the Best of Bay Cheer Jam this past weekend. The team will now advance to the Pop Warner Regional Competition over Thanksgiving weekend in Orlando.

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The workshop will be held in the Green Room at the Sarasota County Twin Lakes Complex, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 31, 2011
New workshop planned on metals ordinance

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss proposed changes to a county ordinance regulating the purchase of secondhand goods, precious metals and scrap metal.

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The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to utilize what’s left of an appliance rebate program.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 31, 2011
City encourages appliance rebate program

Time is running out to replace home appliances and receive rebate money through a program offered to residents living within city limits.

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The legal challenge involves the Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan that was approved in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 31, 2011
Judge denies Key Club motion to dismiss challenge

Judge Charles Roberts denied the Key Club's motion to dismiss a writ of certiorari challenge.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
Manatee County to host workshops

Manatee County commissioners and the Children's Services Advisory Board will meet Nov. 1.

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Read this week's roadwork updates.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 31, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 30

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

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Three-year-old Gabbie Hotaling and her older sister Maddie, 6, had a lot of fun at this year’s Halloween Party.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch Halloween Party

Dozens of children didn't let a little rain earlier in the day keep them from putting on their costumes and heading out to Summerfield Park Oct. 29 for the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch's annual Halloween Party. Children enjoyed music, games, crafts, candy and snacks and a pumpkin carving contest, among other activities.

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Main Street Travel's Isabel Lund-McCarthy poured Czechvar beer for guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

East County residents tipped their glasses for local charity during the International Beer Festival Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Festivities included samplings of more than 100 craft and specialty beers, live music, a costume contest and more.

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Alexandra Griffin, 5, stocked up on candy during Braden River Elementary’s Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Moon Bash

Students at Braden River Elementary School enjoyed a trunk-or-treat, games, inflatables and more during the school's Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.

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Jennifer Watson and her daughter, Madison Armstrong, met up with Amber Winterbottom and her mom, Corina Geiger.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

Dressed in their Halloween best, East County residents ran to support Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee during the annual Boo Run event Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Co-chairs Kyla Weiner and Liebe Gamble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2011
Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

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Linda and Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

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Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

A slight rain Oct. 28 didn't keep East County families from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Boo Fest celebration. Attendees enjoyed face painting, games and other family-friendly activities.

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Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

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