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East County

    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Ranch-area ponds more than just a pretty space

Neighborhood water bodies provide an essential function. A group of residents wants to make sure everyone knows it.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Jennifer Macleod
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
How did the county offset its recession losses?

Manatee County officials take a close look at the budget each year to find money to offset deficits caused by a lack of county revenue created from property value losses.

  • East County
  • News
Kathleen Brady shops for tomatoes and peppers at Monji Mechergui's booth. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Farmers market takes root

The return of a farmers market to Lakewood Ranch Main Street exceeds expectations, securing a deal to bring it back through the end of the year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County considers an East County water park; School District mulls over security options; New foundation raising rowing park funds

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour hopes to deter speeders by monitoring how fast drivers travel. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
CDD discusses options to deter area speeders

Heritage Harbour South CDD approved lowering the speed in Lighthouse Cove from 25 to 20 mph.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
Heritage Harbour rethinks gate security measures

Homes replacing a former marina have some residents questioning security measures and its number of gates.

  • East County
  • News
This home at Warwick Gardens has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,402 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 10, 2014
Warwick Gardens home sells for $1.25 million

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

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2014
Business Briefs

Goodwill Manasota earns state kudos; Bright House Networks to add 155 Manatee jobs

  • East County
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Stacy White submitted this photo, taken in Greenbrook in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Weather: East County

Stacy White submitted this photo, taken in Greenbrook in Lakewood Ranch.

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This rendering shows the water park at Tom Bennett Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2014
Manatee considers water park

Manatee County commissioners will pursue the possibility of adding a water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
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USRowing and other organizations use the Nathan Benderson Park facilities for events.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2014
New foundation raising funds

The new Nathan Benderson Park Foundation board already has raised $3.5 million.

  • East County
  • News
If approved tonight, 32 armed security personnel — retired police officers and military veterans — will be stationed at area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 9, 2014
School District brings elementary security issue back to the table

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 9, the Manatee County School District will discuss and potentially vote on whether to bring security guards to 32 county elementary schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2014
Bulldog squads notch wins

The East Manatee Bulldog Pop Warner football teams all posted victories Sept. 6.

  • East County
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Mia Merrell hugs her grandmother, Marilyn Buxton, goodbye after lunch.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Star Grandparents Luncheon

Braden River Elementary invited grandparents to an All Star Grandparents Luncheon Sept. 8. Children brought bagged lunches to share with their relatives and also gave them tours of their classroom and the school's campus.

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