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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2012
Manatee fertilizer ban takes effect June 1

A University of Florida grant has two community groups educating their neighbors about new fertilizer restrictions and other water quality issues.

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 30, 2012
Observed: My work here is done

Even if they let me have every page of this week's newspaper, I don't think I'd have enough room to write everything I want to say.

  • East County
  • Opinion
John Pyle celebrated the completion of his 3,144-mile run to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project at Fit2Run.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2012
Ultramarathon runner John Pyle returns to Sarasota

After an 83-day, 3,144-mile run to raise money and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project, John Pyle returns to Sarasota.

  • East County
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The new flagpole was installed April 30 and dedicated Sunday, May 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2012
Cascades dedicates flagpole

EAST COUNTY -- As residents of the Cascades community gathered for their annual Memorial Day celebration last weekend, they also paid tribute to the nation's fallen heroes with a special flagpole dedication and flag-raising ceremony.

  • East County
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Kyle Benson Brevard Community College Golf
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2012
Graduating Mustangs announce college choices

Thirteen Lakewood Ranch High seniors signed national letters-of-intent to play collegiate athletics during a signing ceremony Tuesday, May 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High sophomore Kayla Gray scored two goals for the Jamaican U17 women’s team during the World Cup Qualifier May 2 to May 6 in Guatemala City.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2012
Pirate scores on national stage

Braden River High sophomore forward Kayla Gray was selected to play for the Jamaican U17 women's team in the World Cup qualifier May 2 to May 6, in Guatemala City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2012
Comment: Growing up with the grads

I'm used to it by now. It happens every year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Sidelines

Manatee Bearcats win state championship; BRSC to host tryouts; Extra Innings announces summer clinics; Bulldog Navy Wildcat team wins South Conference Championship

  • East County
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Jessica Mears and Gary Glass are excited to join the team at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and eager to serve the Lakewood Ranch community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2012
Town Hall welcomes new employees

Gary Glass and Jessica Mears are the newest team members at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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  • May 30, 2012
News Briefs

Vitale gala raises funds for cancer research; East County youth make headlines at history fair; Dental office hosts cancer-screening event

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2012
Provider may terminate service in Cascades, Rio Mar

Capitol Infrastructure, the company that provides data, video and other services within Rio Mar and Cascades, has filed for bankruptcy protection and is selling its assets.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Pablo Garabitos

Eleven-year-old Pablo Garabitos launched three home runs in two games this past week, including two in one inning, to help power Main Street Trattoria in the Majors division of the Manatee County Cup.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • May 30, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • May 30, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Pinchers opens Lakewood Ranch location; John Neal Homes opens new models; Medallion acquires home sites in Twin Rivers; Premier Sotheby's adds four associates

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This Waterlefe Golf and River Club home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,299 square feet of living area sold for $680,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 30, 2012
Grosvenor Gardens home sells for $1,358,900

A home in Grosvenor Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Donna Woelfel, University Park, sold their home at 8322 Grosvenor Court to Thomas Reilly, Boston, for $1,358,900.

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