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8-pound boy nods into 2001 logs

[Times photo: Ron Thompson]
The county's first baby makes his debut with a cast of sisters, ages 4, 2 and 1. His parents didn't expect a New Year's Eve labor. |
Jan Glidewell
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Manatee Festival back with new emphasis
After skipping a year, the event will make a comeback this month and focus on the endangered species.
Year of drought plagues area
Drought conditions spurred brush fires, tighter water restrictions and at least one political controversy in 2000.
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