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Braden River Elementary students throw wet sponges at principals as reward for summer work

Braden River Elementary principals reward students for work during summer…Click to Continue »

 

Gov. Scott reappoints 2 to State College of Florida Board, appoints 1 to New College

State College of Florida Sarasota-Manatee and New College of Florida got new board members Friday courtesy of appointments from Gov. Rick Scott.Click to Continue »

 

Gospel music, prayer keep Palmetto woman going at 104

Palmetto resident turns 104 and credits prayer and music.Click to Continue »

 

Manatee County public records weekly

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10-day count shows fewer students than expected in Manatee District schools

The big number is in. As of Friday, there were 47,633 students in Manatee County seats -- up 480 from the same time last year.Click to Continue »

 

DeSoto National Memorial joins national efforts to brings more students to parks

A new national program that encourages kids to visit national parks includes De Soto National Memorial.Click to Continue »

 

Recreational marijuana ballot initiative grown in Manatee County pot

MANATEE -- One ballot initiative looking to legalize recreational marijuana has Manatee County roots in Cathy and Bob Jordan.Click to Continue »

 

Manatee's 'Los Floridanos' to attend 450th anniversary reunion in Saint Augustine

Several Manatee County descendants of Los Floridanos, the children born to the first Spanish settlers of Saint Augustine, plan to attend a family reunion this weekend marking the 450th anniversary…Click to Continue »

 

Gov. Rick Scott appoints John Colon to Manatee School Board

Scott on Friday appointed Manatee County resident John Colon to fill a vacancy on the Manatee County School Board, which prompted Colon to then have to submit his resignation from…Click to Continue »

 

Former CEO for Lakewood Ranch-based Center for Building Hope facing criminal complaint

SARASOTA -- Carl Ritter, who was ousted as CEO of the Center for Building Hope on Aug. 3, is facing a criminal complaint for scheme to defraud.Click to Continue »

 

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