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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew DiLacqua

IMG Academy senior center fielder Andrew DiLacqua was named the 2013 USSSA World Series MVP after leading his Florida Travel Ball Worth team to a 7-0 victory over Florida Pokers Carolina Underclass July 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
The tentative settlement applies to teachers and paraprofessionals.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2013
District, MEA reach settlement

The Manatee County Public School District and Manatee Education Association today announced they have reached a tentative settlement regarding raises.

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Reclaimed water will be suspended in Manatee County until 6 a.m. Wednesday.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2013
Aug. 13: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Murder suspect sentenced to 30 years; County, city buy into homelessness plan; Manatee suspends reclaimed water usage; License cameras rolling on Key; Big budget decisions set for Wednesday

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Bethany Waite, Kristen Bohan, an occupational therapist who treats many Manatee County foster children, Ann Marie Jones, Natalie Nickerson and Alexandra Collado
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bridge a Life Back-to-School Picnic

The Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry held a Back-to-School Picnic at Greenbrook Adventure Park Aug. 10. Manatee County foster and adoptive families, as well as people considering becoming active in foster care, played sports and enjoyed hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2013
Coastline Volleyball holding placement

Coastline Volleyball will hold a placement for its mini club Aug. 18, at its facility 2204 58th Ave. E., Bradenton.

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IDA officials met today at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2013
Maintenance facility on track, despite delay

Construction on Lakewood Ranch's new maintenance facility is slightly behind schedule, but Town Hall officials say the delays are not significant.

  • East County
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Manatee County suspended reclaimed water service starting at 6 a.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2013
Manatee suspends reclaimed water usage

Reclaimed water will be suspended in Manatee County until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

  • East County
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Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2013
Aug. 12: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Perseid meteor shower lights up the world; FedEx VP purchases $6.8 million home; PHOTO GALLERY: SYC's Black & White Ball; PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Brewing

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 9, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Lakewood Ranch YMCA 10th Anniversary Open House

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., will celebrate its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

  • East County
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Paul Lang, of Waterlefe, with Joan Stanton, of Chase Bank
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Networking Social

The Waterlefe Property Owners Association hosted fellow members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, during the Alliance's networking social Aug. 7.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2013
Manatee Golf Club set to re-open

The Manatee Golf Club golf course will officially re-open Aug. 19 with a VIP Grand Reopening Golf Tournament.

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Conner Dutting-Morrell celebrates his first-place finish.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2013
Local racer leads Northeast Series

East County resident Conner Dutting-Morrell won a Junior Honda class race July 27-28 in Fulton, N.Y.

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Ken Bumgarner chairman of the Waterlefe CDD, said he is not opposed to the bridge and believes Manatee County has the right to do what it pleases, as long as there is communication.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 8, 2013
Support dominates at Fort Hamer Bridge public meeting

Nearly 400 people came to the Bradenton Area Convention Center yesterday to comment on a draft of the URS Corp.'s environmental impact statement, which indicates the need for the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
  • News
Athena Henson, 4, helps to build the wall of Jericho.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

Children at Risen Savior Lutheran Church are enjoying arts and crafts, outdoor adventures and biblical stories, during the church's robot-themed Vacation Bible School this week.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 8, 2013
Minnah Stein sews treasured threads

Middle-schooler Minnah Stein uses her creative talents to give back to people impacted by cancer.

  • East County
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