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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
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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.

  • East County
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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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Mosquitos endanger more human lives then any other animal on the planet. Learn more in today's headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight; S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh; ourObserver.com: Mosquito management

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This home at 8203 Regents Court has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,483 square feet of living area. It sold for $709,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2013
Regents Park home sells for $709,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 22 and July 26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team went undefeated in the group stage of the NPL Champions Cup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Chargers reach semis of Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18-22 in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight

Manatee County will host a public meeting on the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge project from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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Gjoko Tasevski spent 17 years as a professional goalkeeper in Europe, before retiring at the age of 33. Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
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Fast N Fresh specializes in custom salads that offer healthy and vegetarian options.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

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The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Hospital hosts trunk sale benefit

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary Hospital Gift Shop will hold a two-day trunk show to benefit the hospital.

  • East County
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Gail Shane
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Radio program celebrates milestone

Local Realtor liaison Gail Shane recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of her radio program, 'Gail Shane & Friends,' which airs at 10 a.m. Saturday, on WSRQ Radio 106.9 FM and 1220 AM.

  • East County
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At a Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Aug. 1, Hunzeker revealed a revised $520 million budget that keeps property rates the same as today.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
County sets millage rate, presents revised budget

Manatee County commissioners set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

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A man waits at a Sarasota County Area Transit bus on University Parkway. The Manatee County Area Transit service provides no buses on University Parkway east of U.S. 301.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
MPO commissions bus-service study

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization has hired a consultant to determine if mass transit - bus service - is a good fit for Lakewood Ranch.

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Construction crews are working on the mall's concourse area. Shops will line both sides of the two-level building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2013
Mall at University Town Center construction on schedule

Developers say they have a 'strong lineup of national tenants' slated for the project.

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