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When William "Bill" Passarelli returned from his Honor Flight Sept. 9, his wife, Teresa Passarelli, and other family members greeted him with signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Honoring heroes

The sight of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. evoked both a sense of sadness and pride for resident William Passarelli.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2014
Key SMR executive heads to Brevard County

SMR officials say they have no timeline for hiring a replacement.

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Modifications to improve the interchange of I-75 and State Road 70 include a bypass lane for westbound State Road 70 to southbound I-75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2014
Interchange improvements underway

FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said the I-75/S.R. 70 interchange project helps set the stage for what FDOT calls the ultimate I-75 alignment -- two express lanes, three general use lanes and an auxiliary lane in each direction.

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Richard "Rick" Bennett Jr. and his father, Richard Bennett, love the idea of a water park at Tom Bennett Park. They say their relative, Tom Bennett, for who the park was named, would have loved the idea, too. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Bennetts back water park plunge

A $20 million aquatic center in East County at Tom Bennett Park could attract visitors and create local jobs.

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The Manatee School District will wait for an opinion from the attorney general's office to clarify the legality of having private, armed guards on campuses.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Guards in elementary schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
News Briefs

County seeks public input on Animal Services Department; Creekwood Dog Park reopens after month-long closure; County files Sanborn Studios lawsuit response last week; Manatee County Planning Commission members wanted

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Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchants say their shopping area features a quaint feel that can't be found at a mall. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 17, 2014
Main Street sees mall as opportunity

Lakewood Ranch Main Street merchants are confident Main Street business will remain on the upswing even once the Mall at University Town Center opens next month.

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Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
Weather: East County

Susan Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken from Hidden River Trail in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 17, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2014
By the Numbers

The week in sports by the numbers.

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This home at Country Club Village has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 17, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.3 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Taylor Golden reports for duty as a member of Braden River Elementary’s safety patrol Monday.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 16, 2014
Guards reporting to schools won't carry guns

The Manatee County School District seeks a legal opinion before it will arm elementary security guards.

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Matt Nesser has been the boys varsity basketball coach since Braden River opened in 2005.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2014
Pirates name new AD

Braden River High announced boys basketball coach Matt Nesser as its new Athletic Director today.

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The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn July 28 for breaching its contract and indebtedness to the county. Sanborn countered Aug. 25 that the county acted in bad faith. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 16, 2014
County files response to Sanborn Studios counter lawsuit

Sarasota County denied the claims made against it by Sanborn's counter lawsuit.

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The dog park now has a pavilion. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2014
Creekwood dog park reopens

The Creekwood Dog Park has reopened with more amenities after a month of construction.

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