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This rendering shows the finish tower proposed for Nathan Benderson Park. Officials hope to break ground on it within 60 days. The architecture matches the design of a future boathouse, for which the Nathan Benderson Park Foundation still is raising money
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Foundation sets goal for tower construction

Officials hope to break ground on an iconic finish tower at Nathan Benderson Park within 60 days.

  • East County
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Entrepreneur Linda Pelletier has embraced networking as a way to make friends and generate business.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Conversation with Linda Pelletier

Linda Pelletier will serve as the new director for SWAT Networking's Lakewood Ranch chapter.

  • East County
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This home at 6827 Turnberry Isle Court has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,474 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 24, 2015
Country Club Village home tops real-estate sales

A home on Turnberry Isle Court sold for $607,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 06.25.15

Find out what crimes happened in your community this month.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

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Karen Yates submitted this photo, taken at the Esplanade Golf and Country Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 25

Karen Yates submitted this photo, taken at the Esplanade Golf and Country Club.

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The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. June 23, to discuss whether Willliam H. Bashaw Elementary School will receive renovations.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 23, 2015
Bashaw Elementary slated to receive renovations

At its June 23 meeting, the Manatee County School Board will determine whether the East County school, William H. Bashaw Elementary, will undergo more than $600,000 in campus improvements and renovations.

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Edna Strode gets a kiss from her two daughters, Betty Hollifield and Wilma Ellison.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 22, 2015
East County resident Edna Strode celebrates 100

Surrounded by four generations of her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, Edna Strode welcomed her family to her 100th birthday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2015
Campers dance with joy

Girls showed off their new dancing skills with an end-of-camp performance Friday.

  • East County
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ODA's Desmond Lindsay signed a $1.1 million contract with the New York Mets June 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2015
ODA slugger signs with Mets

Despite a hamstring injury, Desmond Lindsay reported to Port St. Lucie June 22 to begin training with the Mets.

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Guy Vilt was named Florida District 26's Umpire and Chief in 2011.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2015
Golden Achievement

Florida District 26 Little League’s Guy Vilt was selected to umpire the 2015 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pa.

  • East County
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Nicole Rissler has more than 14 hers experience working with nonprofit groups.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 19, 2015
Nicole Rissler joins SANCA

The former director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, Nicole Rissler, June 18 accepted the chief operating officer position with the Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Inc.

  • East County
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Alex McMullen serves the ball during team competition June 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2015
Cougars dig into summer

Cardinal Mooney held its annual summer volleyball camp June 8 through June 11 for girls entering fourth through ninth grade.

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Alliance Executive Director Heather Kasten and Bucs Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford chat before Ford's presentation.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2015
LWRBA hosts monthly Membership Luncheon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford vamps up support for his team during Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members' monthly Membership Luncheon.

  • East County
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Tyler Perkins, 11, pretends to be cold in the igloo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 17, 2015
Harvest United Methodist vacation Bible school students brave Everest

The Lakewood Ranch church held its summer vacation Bible school this week with a chilly theme.

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