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Local students win design scholarships

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:08 EDT

Bruce Williams Homes recently honored three Manatee High School graduates with $900 in scholarships. The scholarships were awarded in a competition where the students created unique interior designs for a new courtyard Bruce Williams Homes model.

Pitcher is pottery, not porcelain

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:08 EDT

hope you can help, we are looking for someone that can appraise a pitcher for us. It is a Fischer J Budapest pitcher from 1863, we think.

Succulents earn attention, even in the Southeast

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:34 EDT

Succulents are starting to catch on in landscapes everywhere, and one you need to keep your eyes open for is Mezoo Trailing Red.

PUBLIC RECORDS

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:49 EDT

FORECLOSURES

Garage sales can bring great deals

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:34 EDT

From an antique pearl collar for $1 to expensive suits, my husband and I have found great bargains at yard sales. At one yard sale, we picked up a large stack of new Ralph Lauren cloth dinner napkins in various colors and patterns for 50 cents each. The seller had purchased the napkins for a dinner party but changed her mind about the color scheme.

There are good people in this world

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:20 EDT

I would like to comment on some good Samaritans. On June 13, I was away from the house and my husband decided to mow the lawn. A lady stopped to ask directions, and he proceeded to get off the lawn mower so he could speak to her. He staggered down the driveway and fell. This kind lady called EMS and encouraged him to stay down, as she could see he was injured. The lady stayed with him until help arrived. Bless her kindness.

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:45 EDT

Don't feed table scraps to your dog

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:20 EDT

Have you ever felt manipulated by your dog? Perhaps your dog is so good at it that you do not even realize when you are being manipulated.

BULLETIN BOARD

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:03 EDT

Bulletin Board includes information about classes, reunions and other events of general interest that are open to the public.

Terminator team shows fine form in Open

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21 EDT

In most sporting events, tying for 94th place isn't cause for celebration.

Chill out with watermelon

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:05 EDT

In the heat of summer, there is nothing better than refreshing ice-cold watermelon.

Scallops make an opener or main event

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:04 EDT

Afew weeks ago, I taught my first cooking class of the new season. The colorful menu featured dishes suited to the summer days ahead and boasted bright, clear flavors.

CULINARY CALENDAR

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:35 EDT

Food and Wine Academy

Amish Cook: Lovina gets hooked on fishing

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:35 EDT

With all the nearby lakes here in Michigan, a lot of people are fishing during this nice stretch of weather. We have enjoyed quite a few meals of fresh fish and have more in the freezer.

Peachy perfection

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:19 EDT

I always considered eating a perfect peach one of the joys of summer. Indeed, as a child I got a bit nervous when I saw my mother getting ready to bake peach pies. Even though they were delicious, I wanted to be sure that more of the peaches remained to be enjoyed in their pristine raw state.

More teens working out at the gym to stay fit

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:14 EDT

Sarah Siebach isn't much different from most members of the Lifestyle Family Fitness Center in Cary, N.C., trying to squeeze an intense workout into her busy schedule. One recent Friday afternoon she was hoping to do the treadmill, maybe pump some weights, before heading home to shower and meet friends for dinner.

More women transition to gray with style

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:06 EDT

Amy Krymkowski loves her chocolate-brown dreadlocks. They frame her caramel face. The different tones make her clothes look brighter, she says. But peeking through the roots of the 39-year-old's hair are pesky grays, which she colors every three months.

Beware: Detox diets can lead to malnutrition

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:34 EDT

Apatient recently asked me about a new diet plan called "Master Cleanse."

Just sit back and enjoy the ride

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:49 EDT

LOS ANGELES

Request income proof online

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:49 EDT

McCLATCHY TRIBUNE

How to plant a tree, part 3: When staking a tree is appropriate

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:40 EDT

Because of the increasing frequency of root defects and planting problems that we've already discussed, a growing number of horticultural experts around the country are recommending taking more drastic steps when planting trees and shrubs.

INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING: BellaMar: Quality living at Valderrama at Lakewood Ranch

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:08 EDT

LAKEWOOD RANCH

Ambassador of music

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:20 EDT

Ask Del Couch how many gigs he's played over the past 10 years, and he doesn't hesitate.

The sauce is boss

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:58 EDT

Avendor at the farmers' market pushed a handful of chili peppers at me last weekend, and said, "You can throw these into you your barbecue sauce."

SEEING IS BELIEVING

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:14 EDT

It had been at least eight years since Bill Darrah visited an eye doctor. When he finally stepped in for an appointment, after having trouble with his sight, the doctor knew it had been too long, and venturing on too late.