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Ed Ryan, of the Potomac Boat Club, competed in the lightweight division.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: USRowing Masters Nationals

Rowing teams from across the country continue to compete this weekend as USRowing hosts the 2013 USRowing Masters Nationals, at Nathan Benderson Park Aug. 15 through Aug. 18.

  • East County
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Melissa and Kevin Redman with their son, Karson a fourth grader at Tara Elementary
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Schools Open House

Manatee County Schools held open houses Aug. 15 and 16. Students met their teachers, toured their classrooms and reunited with friends before the start of a new school year.

  • East County
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Micaela Castro, 7, dances as a puppy named Nugget.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 101 Dalmatians

East County children brought to life the adventures of Walt Disney's "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" Aug. 16, with a special dance performance, at Jump Dance Co.

  • East County
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Supervisors approved the budget in a 5-0 vote.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD adopts budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2013-14 Fiscal Year budget Thursday night.

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Venice High senior Shawna Sims represented the Sarasota Crew at the 2013 World Rowing Junior Championships.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 16, 2013
Crew rower wins silver medal

Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4X at the Jr. World Championships Aug. 10 in Lithuania.

  • East County
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Carlos Beruff, middle, says the Long Bar Pointe is a "transformational" property, where he and his partners seek to develop something better than just another subdivision. Photos by Lori Sax / Business Observer
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 16, 2013
Point Taken: Long Bar Point developer outlines next step

The power of a strong social-media presence can be persuasive - in any industry. A prominent local homebuilder takes that lesson personally.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 adopted their 2013-14 Fiscal Year budgets today.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 15, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs adopt budgets

Residents in Lakewood Ranch CDDs 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 will all pay higher assessments for the 2014 Fiscal Year.

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Windy Hill features 37 home sites, many overlooking the 10th hole of the Royal Lakes Golf Course.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 15, 2013
Country Club East gets new neighborhood

Windy Hill is the latest neighborhood in Lakewood Ranch, which is trying to meet an increased demand for new homes.

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Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott at Nathan Benderson Park, as he tours the facility and watches the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships being held there.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
Governor tours rowing facility

Gov. Rick Scott today visited Nathan Benderson Park as the venue welcomed rowers for the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships, which run through Aug. 18.

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Mayor Jim Brown and others are worried that if insurance costs keep going up for Key properties, it will scare off potential buyers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2013
Aug. 14: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Property insurance rates continue to rise; In the Kitchen with: The Bijou Cafe; Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe; Premier Sotheby's records milestone sale

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Three weeks ago, Bayside Church staff gave its members containers to fill with $15 worth of goods and school supplies. The churchgoers stuffed boxes full of those containers into a truck bound for Zimbabwe Tuesday.ÂÂ
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Bayside packs gifts for Zimbabwe

Bayside Community Church staff and members packed boxes Tuesday to send to schools in Zimbabwe.

  • East County
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The 5,295-square-foot home on Leafwing Drive sold for $1.3 million.ÂÂ
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 14, 2013
Premier Sotheby's records milestone sale

A home in Hi Hat Ranch sold for $1.3 million.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Stick a fork in it!

The American Cancer Society is inviting East County residents to eat out for a cause. The organization will host its first Stick a Fork in Cancer restaurant dining fundraiser Aug. 25.

  • East County
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Members of The Food Bank of Manatee team are Kenny Doran, Morgan Gallian, Jerry Gironda, Joe Stoddard, Haskell Gates, Suzie Doran and Brian Bjork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Oncologists hit the court for charity

On July 20, 21st Century Oncology Radiation Therapy Services hosted its second annual charity volleyball tournament, which raised more than $500 for The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2013
Faith family honors new royal addition

Faith United Church of Christ held an English tea and baby shower Aug. 3, in honor of the newest member of the British royal family.

  • East County
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