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David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

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Davis Development plans to break ground on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in January.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office gets full reaccreditation; 12th Circuit names judge candidates; Residents ask county to postpone land purchase

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Larry Bustle, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and a former mayor of the city of Palmetto, has served as the District 1 commissioner since 2008, and was re-elected to his post in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Bustle named commission chair

Larry Bustle was named chairman for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

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This Waterlefe Golf and River Club home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,123 square feet of living area, sold for $1.1 million. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2012
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home tops week's sales

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Joann Dobbins, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 10611 Riverbank Terrace to Michael and Kathleen Allenbrook, of Bradenton, for $1.1 million.

  • East County
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Denise Pope took this sunrise photo while jogging in the early morning in River Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Denise Pope took this sunrise photo while jogging in the early morning in River Club.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Cougars to be induced into Hall of Fame

Six new members will be induced into the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School athletic Hall of Fame during the school's first formal athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner Dec. 1, at the Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
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Braden River High’s Juan Morales looks to regain possession during the Pirates game vs. Clearwater in the Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament Nov. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer teams hit the field for the annual Nike Thanksgiving High School Soccer Tournament Nov. 19-21, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. The Mustangs opened up the tournament with a 4-0 loss to East Lake before defeating Clearwater Central Catholic 3-0 and Tampa King 1-0. Braden River tied Countryside 0-0 before falling to Clearwater 1-0.

  • East County
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Larry Olliff with his 1979 Malibu
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2012
Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

The Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show kicked off Nov. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Starting in November, on each third Wednesday of every month Ed's Tavern will feature a car show where enthusiasts display their rides. The Nov. 21 show featured a 1979 Malibu, 2008 Mustang GT and 1947 Teardrop Camper.

  • East County
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 27, 2012
Nov. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office asks for assistance; Whitney Beach ownership modified; District named grant finalist and Judge sets Midnight Pass trial date

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2012
Sports Briefs

Lady Rams breeze past Brooks-Debartolo; Riverview boys cruise past Bayshore; Cardinal Mooney girls blank Sarasota Christian; Lady Sailors remain unbeaten

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A mural created by Nolan Middle School students depicts a mangrove scene inspired by Emerson Point
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 27, 2012
Nolan Middle School art students create mural

Students in Nolan Middle School's one-year-old Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed their second annual mural on a portable near the school's drop-off lane.

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Manatee's application includes funding for technology labs at elementary schools, as well as an addition to Manatee Technical Institute, called the Technology Zone, among other provisions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 27, 2012
District named grant finalist

The Manatee County School District is in the running for a $28.7 million grant.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 26, 2012
Churches unite to celebrate Thanksgiving

Christian Retreat and The Source Church hosted a community Thanksgiving dinner.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2012
G.T. Bray to host flag football leagues

Manatee County Parks and Recreation will host adult 4-on-4 and 5-on-5 flag football leagues this winter at G.T. Bray Park.

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Brian Taylor, who works as executive vice president for Perform[cb], has been working from CoworkLWR since 2021 in order to have a separation between work and home life. He enjoys the opportunities to network with fellow remote workers at the new location.
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This Country Club Village home at 7216 Pasadena Glen sold for $3 million. Built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,038 square feet of living area.
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With scissors in one hand and a whip in the other, Commissioner Carol Felts cuts the ribbon on a historical marker for The Florida Cracker Trail Feb. 13 at Manatee Village Historical Park.
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Rev. Phil Woods stands in the newly renovated 10,000-square-foot sanctuary.
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