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Thursday, September 9, 2010
Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
The High School National Championship has always been sort of a mythical crown, with national pollsters guessing about teams they often haven't seen. However, this year marks the start of a new era. ESPN coverage, national head to head showcases, and a host of websites dedicated to tracking teams and recruits has put a big spotlight on the sport and Manatee High is right in the thick of it.
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Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
It's September, and though the weather doesn't let up there's still a change in the entertainment schedule, as high school football returns and local businesses rev up for season. It's also Patriot Day weekend and there are a whole host of activities lined up to commemorate the September 11th memorial. Grab your seat cushions and put a flag up, it's time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!
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Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Southeast Seminoles (1-0) host the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs (1-0) this Friday night at 7:30 in the Manatee County High School Football Game of the Week. The Seminoles defeated Palmetto 28-13 in its season opener. The Mustangs beat cross-town rival Braden River 21-7 for the first time in four meetings between the two schools.
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Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
The Bradenton City Council convened yesterday for a regularly scheduled meeting.
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Published Thursday, September 9, 2010
Pitcher Aaron Pribanic blossomed late this year, working his way into
the starting rotation in the second half of the season after several
Marauders had been promoted. The wiry right-hander showed good stuff as a
middle reliever, but really came into his own late in the season when
injuries threatened the team's post-season hopes.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Published Wednesday, September 8, 2010
In these economic times, many parents view the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program as the only viable opportunity to plan for their children's college education. However, rising costs, decreased revenues and long talked of changes that will make the awards more competitive create an uncertainty for what was once viewed by many as a sure thing.
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Published Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved a final rule on Wednesday permanently prohibiting the chasing of foxes and coyotes with dogs within an enclosure in Florida.
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Published Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Bradenton Yacht Club is now accepting entries for their annual
Kick-off Regatta on September 24 - 26. The race is open to any mono-hull
boat that holds a current PHRF certificate with a rating between -100
and 355.
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Published Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Fresh Market store
located at 5251 University Parkway will participate in the company’s
16th annual “Hope Floats” Sidewalk Sale on September 10 through
September 12, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily to benefit the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Published Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Hurricane Katrina exposed a myriad of shortcomings pertaining to the New Orleans levees. Congress has allocated $15 billion for their reconstruction, due to be completed in June of next year. The question that looms over a city that has been further battered by the results of shoddy safeguards, this time in its coastal waters, is whether those levees will hold when the next big storm hits.
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