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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
  • Schools
    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
  • Sports
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.

  • East County
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Esha Shah shows off her outfit at the Manasota India Festival Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Manasota India Festival showcases food, dance

The Manasota India Festival, which was held Saturday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, celebrated the many festivals and culture of the Asian country.

  • East County
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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2014
BCC to discuss health care

Manatee Memorial Hospital officials will present about Manatee County's health care crisis Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High football team takes the field for its home-opener versus Tampa Jesuit Sept. 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Tampa Jesuit

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to visiting Tampa Jesuit 27-24 in double overtime Sept. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave Glaser plays guitar in the band Renegade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of the Sept. 5 Music on Main event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street enjoyed 70s and 80s music played by cover band Renegade. Proceeds benefited Manasota BUDS.

  • East County
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Lennar Homes received unanimous approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Thursday to eliminate plans for a marina from Heritage Harbour.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour marina eliminated

In place of the marina will sit 100 new townhomes with boat docks for those residences.

  • East County
  • News
Renegade will play '70s and '80s music from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

As part of First Friday festivities, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will feature live music by Renegade during Music on Main.

  • East County
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Ouvamia Gavrilis laughs with her "Yia Yia," Patricia Jasionowski.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch students and their grandparents ate muffins and spent time together during the school's Goodies with Grandparents breakfast, Sept. 5. To also celebrate Grandparents Day, the children gave their family members pictures they crafted during class time.

  • East County
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Paul Monaghan and Emily Ott, of the University of Florida, talk with Lakewood Ranch residents about the functions of stormwater ponds.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
Lakewood Ranch residents tasked with stormwater pond education

Lakewood Ranch residents, who make up the community's task force, met Sept. 2 at Town Hall to discuss ways to educate the community on stormwater retention pond.

  • East County
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Lloyd and Debra Hartline drive off in their '67 Shelby Cobra.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

Classic car enthusiasts met Sept. 3 for Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Mall at University Town Center (UTC) seeks participants to arrange the letters U, T and C in a unique way and photograph the display for the "Show Off Your UTC" contest.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 4, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center seeks photography entries

The Mall at University Town Center seeks submissions for its "Show Off Your UTC" photography contest, which runs through Sept. 30.

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