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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldog squads notch wins; ODA tops Braden River in golf tournament; Registration underway for TOPSoccer

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
FDOT proposes circle theory

FDOT and the Manatee County Public Works department may have a solution to ease congestion and decrease accidents on State Road 64 - roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff began looking to purchase the Moore's Dairy site, which he calls "the hole in the doughnut," in 2008. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2014
Medallion moves forward with dairy site

Founder and owner Carlos Beruff says development should start in about 18 months.

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

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

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

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

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