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Savanna, Kenneth, Patti and Hunter Katter stand in front of their new home in Summerfield Park. The Katters received a mortgage-free home through the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes Oct. 29. Photos by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2014
Home for a hero

After enlisting twice and suffering injuries during a tour in Iraq, Sgt. Kenneth Katter and his family received a mortgage-free home in Lakewood Ranch.

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Devyn Dugger, left, and John Saputo.
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  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Gold Coast expands north; FDOT, Manatee to restore wetlands at Duette Preserve

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Visit Sarasota wants to advertise its newest location at The Mall at University Town Center. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • November 5, 2014
Visit Sarasota County looks for an I-75 sign

The Florida Department of Transportation may reconsider its position on highway signage near The Mall at UTC.

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Although she has had only six months of on-the-job training, Rebecca Roberts said she's ready to keep the Manatee County School District moving forward as its new CFO. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 5, 2014
School district welcomes new money manager

Manatee County School District's new CFO Rebecca Roberts will work to keep district finances in check.

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The Summerfield Information Center was constructed in 1995 and currently houses the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. and office space for some information center employees.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2014
Residents want center ... if the price is right

The Summerfield Information Center could become a hub for the community, but residents want to know what it will cost.

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The Panera Bread café and bakery at 215 N. Cattlemen Road is 4,100 square feet. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2014
New eateries cater to mall's booming area

Panera Bread opens near the Mall at UTC this week, while Culver's works on a State Road 70 location.

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Kevin Henault, center, stands with some of his employees who are military veterans. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 5, 2014
Business owner maintains workforce military roots

Veteran business owner Kevin Henault finds his best employees in former military men and women.

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This home at 7935 Treesdale Glen has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,985 square feet of living area. It sold for $668,600. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 5, 2014
Warwick home tops sales at $1.11 million

A home in Warwick Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Weather: East County

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Trisha Zuknick. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 5, 2014
Doing Business: Branché and Poppo's Taqueria

The East County Observer highlights local businesses.

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Mary Cantrell, right, smiles as her campaign volunteers announce she has taken the lead in the election. Nolan Middle School teacher Margi Nanney cheers from behind.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2014
Cantrell ousts Aranibar

Longtime MTI director Mary Cantrell hopes to create a new culture, atmosphere for the Manatee County School District.

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Two of Bridget Ziegler's supporters, Deva O'Donnell, left, and Sarah Sturm, right, embrace her as she walks into the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Ziegler narrowly beat her opponent Kent Marsh for the Sarasota County School Board District 1.
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  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Night

The Observer followed Manatee and Sarasota County candidates on election night.

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The Panera Bread café and bakery at 215 N. Cattlemen Road is 4,100 square feet.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2014
New eateries cater to mall's booming area

Panera Bread opens near the Mall at UTC this week, while Culver's works on a State Road 70 location.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Dent expects 60% voter turnout

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent was pleased with voter turnout and precinct operations during the 2014 General Election, despite some issues with machines that will require rescanning ballots after 7 p.m.

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Northbound I-75 lanes were closed for about two hours for Bayflite and cleanup last night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2014
Interstate crash proves fatal

Cirilo Rubio, 63, has died from injuries sustained in a crash Monday night on Interstate 75 at State Road 70.

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