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  • May 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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Lynda Young has utilized the food pantry at Woodland, The Community Church since it opened five years ago. She relies on the free nonperishable items to feed her three children. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Food Bank launches food drive to fill pantries' shelves

The White Out Hunger campaign's Grand Challenge kicks off earlier this year to meet the high volume of visitors to area food pantries during the summer.

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  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Neal Communities plans for new development; More retailers commit to Mall at UTC project; County earns accreditation for emergency management

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 28, 2014
Area prepares for world pentathlon competition

The United States will host the World Cup Final of the Modern Pentathlon for the first time in more than 40 years.

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Manatee County’s fertilizer ordinance bans the use of nitrogen- and phosphorous-containing fertilizers from June 1 through Sept. 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Residents unclear on county's fertilizer ordinance

Sixty-five percent of 600 survey respondents did not know the dates for Manatee County's fertilizer ordinance.

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District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she enjoys meeting with area residents to address community issues.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Baugh hosts public forum

Baugh spoke to about 50 people May 21, during a town hall-style forum at the Esplanade community clubhouse.

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Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Focused on the Finish

The Braden River High football team slipped past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

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Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
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Courtesy photos St. Stephen's Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Falcon Field house.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Sidelines

Falcons unveil new field house; Pittsburgh Pirates plan renovation; Chargers tryouts upcoming

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This home at 7505 Mizner Reserve Court has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,437 square feet of living area. It sold for $655,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 28, 2014
A home in Concession sells for $2,825,000

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

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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.

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  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

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Parade marchers prepare to walk Lakewood Ranch Main Street before the Memorial Day Parade Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch celebrates Memorial Day.

Veterans of all stripes, from bikers to bagpipers, marched on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade Sunday.

  • East County
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The top three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will introduce themselves to the community tonight, by way of a public forum.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School to host a forum for principal candidates

The three finalists competing for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, in the school's auditorium, to field questions from faculty members and students.

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