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Registration requirements for Manatee County schools

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Registration requirements for Manatee County schools

SALES TAX HOLIDAYS

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Florida has two sales-tax holidays, one for school supplies and the other for hurricane-preparedness items.

Myakka offers more than a glimpse of Florida's unspoiled wilderness

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One of Florida's largest and oldest state parks, Myakka River State Park is a popular destination for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.

2007-08 TESTING DATES

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2007-08 TESTING DATES

Oodles of outdoor activities in our community

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HORSEBACK RIDING

If play's the thing, region delivers

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Bradenton and the surrounding area offers a vibrant theater scene full of musicals, dramas, star-studded concerts, comedians and much more.

Choices, flavors abound at Lakewood Ranch Main Street

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On a recent Sunday, 400 people strolled down Lakewood Ranch's picturesque Main Street, many holding cups of chocolate or vanilla ice cream.

A Pure & Total Fitness Center

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1435 Seventh St., Sarasota

Condo living provides location, fewer responsibilities

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Condos have always been a popular choice for seasonal residents, but more and more young professionals have chosen a condo lifestyle.

Here's how to get involved

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Are you looking to get involved with the community? Here's a list of local civic-oriented organizations:

Resource Connection for Kids should be parents' first stop in looking...

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Resource Connection for Kids should be parents' first stop in looking for child care options in Manatee County. The nonprofit resource and referral center is the clearing house for all child care information in the county.

EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES

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JOBS Etc.: (Overseen by Suncoast Workforce Board)

Shopping for a living

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Local shoppers are giddy over announcements this year that a bevy of new stores will be going up in Manatee and Sarasota counties, providing an array of added possibilities for the fashion-forward consumer.

Lakewood Ranch

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What can you get for $300,000 in Manatee?

Where does your e-scrap end up?

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The Lena Road Landfill collects and properly disposes of items like household hazardous waste and e-scrap the third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to Cari Walz, household hazardous waste technician in charge of the collection.

Emergency Room and Urgent Care Centers in Manatee County

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Emergency Room and Urgent Care Centers in Manatee County

Lifestyles of the rich and famous in sports often means easy living in Manatee

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The migration to Manatee County for the rich and famous athletes had to start sometime and a gasoline station on Tenth Street during the 1930s is as good a place as any to start.

No need to feel defensive about supporting the Buccaneers

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Two moments define the history of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both involve interceptions returned for touchdowns. They happened a week apart in 2002. One got the Bucs to the Super Bowl. The other helped win it.

Farmers Markets in Manatee County

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Red Barn: The Red Barn is the county's largest farmers market with 600 merchants and 900 booths. The market is located at 1707 First St. E. It is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the summer and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the winter. Information: 747-3794.

New sheriff starts campaign against drugs, gangs

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On March 29, Florida Gov. Charlie Christ appointed Brad Steube as Manatee County Sheriff, replacing retired Sheriff Charlie Wells. Steube was a 30-year veteran of the sheriff's office.

Plastic window envelopes

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Recycling dos & don'ts

Registration deadlines:

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The county elections office is at 305 15th St. W. in Bradenton.

The rate of recycling has doubled in the past two decades, according...

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The rate of recycling has doubled in the past two decades, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Manatee celebrates diversity of faiths

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It is estimated that Manatee County has roughly 250 organizations, including much diversity, according to Manatee Religious Services estimates.

2007-08 SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Here's the 2007-08 school calendar for Manatee County schools. The first day of classes took place Aug. 20 under a new state law that calls for schools to begin no later than two weeks before Labor Day.

Funny looking building, but just plain fun at the ballpark

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Tropicana Field is an odd-shaped building when you pass by on Interstate-275 in St. Petersburg. One end is higher than the other and the whole thing is covered by a white roof. That's a good thing when the summer clouds come storming.

Award-winning restaurants populate county

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If you expect to find great restaurants in Manatee County, famous for its beaches and beautiful winter weather, you will not be disappointed.

Like to cook? Then you came to the right place

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People who like to cook will love living here.

Area not lacking high school football rivalries

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If you're a high school football buff in Manatee County and the words "football rivalry" come up in conversation, what immediately comes to mind?

Whether teeing it up or just watching, area's golf choices are plentiful

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The abundance of high-quality, public-access golf courses in Manatee County and the surrounding area might be one of the best-kept secrets on Florida's west coast.

Latin chamber keeps businesses in touch with community

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Tony Tiberini joined the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce at its inception nearly 10 years ago because he considered connections between people an important aspect of doing business.

To buy or rent? Market favorable for both

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The pristine white beaches, sparking blue water and gorgeous weather are enough to make most visitors want to call Manatee County home.

DisneyWorld

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Sometimes you just need to get away to "The Happiest Place on Earth." And lucky for us, it's not that long of a drive.

'Little town' of Palmetto growing, thriving

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If you took a tour with Palmetto Mayor Larry Bustle of the growing city north of the Manatee River, you would see and hear the pride in his voice as he describes all the new projects under way.

Culture, rural simplicity coexist at Lakewood Ranch

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If John Schroeder could somehow see what has blossomed on his ranch, he might very well be amazed.

Where it's at for live music

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The local live music scene is alive and thriving. Many in Manatee were sad to see landmark music spots Fogartyville Cafe and Rockerfella's go in the past year, but fortunately Aces Lounge and Rasher Tierney's Backroom have stepped in and stepped up in a big way, hosting original rock, blues, indie and folk artists on a regular basis.

AREA HOSPITALS

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Manatee County

Volunteer Opportunities

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Adult Volunteer & Referral - Volunteer Services of Manatee, 5131 Manatee Ave. W.,

Manatee census figures

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313,298: Manatee County's estimated population as of July 1, 2006

Which beach is closest to the water? And other frequently asked questions about Manatee County.

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The Manatee County Chamber of Commerce has spent decades perfecting the art of answering questions asked by newcomers and visitors to the area.

Bradenton is a place of off-the-beaten-path pockets

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Bradenton is a place of off-the-beaten-path pockets. Some are more hidden than others, but any corner of the city will probably have a little something you don't expect.

Island beaches draw lovers of beauty, simplicity

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France has the Riviera, Rio de Janeiro the Copacabana, California the Big Sur, and Manatee County the Gulf beaches along Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key.

Minority Census numbers

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27,610: Estimated black population in Manatee County in 2006

Ticket Master: The top must-have tickets of the season

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It's that time again. Season. Area stages are filled with dancing cats and lions, while a wide range of musical acts make a stop in our area. This is by no means a comprehensive list. There are so many things planned from now until April, we thought arts lovers might enjoy a critical helping hand.

Manatee residents of all ages are known for their willingness to help others

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Manatee residents of all ages are known for their willingness to help others. Volunteer opportunities abound from helping out at Our Daily Bread, a soup kitchen run by a coalition of local churches, to Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for low-income families, to working with Keep Manatee Beautiful on a tree-planting project.

University Park Country Club best of American living

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It's unusual to call a community "award-winning" - neighborhoods can't exactly make music or write best sellers - but that's exactly what University Park Country Club is.

With all the close calls in the recent past, it is important to be prepared for hurricane season.

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Manatee County, like any other county, is susceptible to high winds associated with an approaching hurricane.

Be educated when choosing a doctor

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The relationship between doctor and patient has changed for the better in recent years. The best doctors treat their patients as partners in the health care decision-making process. They know that when patients are informed, they are more likely to follow through with medications and treatment plans. Studies have shown that when patients are actively engaged in health care decisions, that positive involvement helps the healing process.

Pre-k gets kids started before getting started

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Pre-kindergarten

Health care on the Web

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Web sites to help you chose health care providers, medicines and health care facilities:

Tips to beat the heat

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Those at greatest risk of heat-related illness include children up to age 4, adults 65 and over, people who are overweight, people who overexert themselves during work or exercise and people who are ill or taking certain medications.

Big-name business done here

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Our area is home to some heavyweight companies that maintain headquarters here, including such diverse firms as the retail giant Bealls, Inc., the boat manufacturer Chris-Craft and Gevity, a supplier of human resources services.

Opera, symphony offer world-class fine arts offerings

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The Sarasota Opera and the Florida West Coast Symphony are the area's nationally renowned fine arts institutions.

Lightning have plenty of ice dreams in Sunshine State

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Up in Canada, where the back of the $5 bill shows kids playing hockey on a frozen pond, the thought of a team from Florida skating away with the Stanley Cup seemed, well, sacrilegious.

Mature matters

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Adult Services--A Division of the Florida Department of Children & Families, 303 13th Ave. E., Bradenton (941) 741-3122

HEADLINE: Roadwork to avoid

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15th Street East at 26th Avenue East: A project to install turn lanes, drainage and signals is forecast to begin in early 2008.

Art scene sets Sarasota apart

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There is never enough time to explore all of Sarasota.

Right plant in right place depends on where you live

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Are you new to Manatee County? Are you clueless about what plants to buy for your landscape?

What's biting? Plenty of species in local waters

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If it's sport fish you're looking for, you're in the right place. The Tampa Bay area is home to a variety of species that are sure to keep your rods bent and adrenaline coursing.

BASIC FISHING/HUNTING PERMITS

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Recreational licenses and permits for residents and nonresidents are available at county tax collectors' offices. They also are available from sub-agents, such as sporting-goods stores or other retailers selling hunting and fishing equipment. If you have a major credit card, you can call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-888-HUNT-FLORIDA or 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA (a $3.25 plus 2.5 percent surcharge will be added to the purchase.)

Top ten authentic Manatee tour spots

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Manatee County abounds with both classic Old Florida spots and great new places that hold the promise of a greater appreciation of this place we call home. We're talking history, nature and more.

Sun shines bright on young and old

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I once worked at an evening newspaper just north of Manatee that made this promise every day to readers: If the sun doesn't shine, your paper is free.

Specialty Grocers

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Hispanic and Caribbean

Where to go:

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Licensed to drive:

Film festivals get their close-up in Sarasota

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Fans of the silver screen can enjoy more than movie theaters in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Film festivals throughout the year bring celebrities, parties and premiere screenings, and classic favorites to our area.

Manatee climate conducive to commerce

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Some of the employees at Gaunt Inc., an international publisher of law books and magazines, wear shorts and flip-flops to work and swim and sun at the beach during their lunch hour.

The latest available official statistics show from 2005 to 2006, crime rose in Manatee County by 6.2 percent. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office, and police departments in Palmetto and Holmes Beach all had increases in crime.

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Crime in the cities of Bradenton, Bradenton Beach and Longboat Key, dropped from 2005 to 2006. In Bradenton, crime dropped by 3.2 percent, in Bradenton Beach 7.4 percent and 4 percent in Longboat Key.

Grab a chair, get cozy at one of our area libraries

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The Manatee County Library System is more than just books. From magazines to puzzles, meeting spaces and online resources, the six branch offices of the library can provide a well-rounded, lifelong learning opportunity to all Manatee County residents. With generous and knowledgeable librarians ready to help, answers are just around the corner. Going on vacation? Need a new lead for your family genealogy? Wondering about a medical diagnosis? Check out the Electronic Information Resources on the library's Web site: www.co.manatee.fl.us/library/master.html. Each library also has a "friends" program, with like-minded individuals helping to support their library (and occasionally running book sales with the best bargains in town).