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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Manatee County School Board adopts budget

A new administration receives approval of a $568.3 million budget that attempts to shake an ugly past and build a future.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

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  • September 25, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota University boasts roots in Lakewood Ranch

Licensed psychologist and former college professor Dr. Ronald Ogrodnik is going back to school.

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This home at 7119 Teal Creek Glen has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,640 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,275,000. Photos by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 25, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1,275,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Wanda Brown Inc. sold the home at 7119 Teal Creek Glen to Wall and Karol Kent, of Roswell, Ga., for $1,275,000.

  • East County
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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton
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  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton

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The Sarasota City Commission will hold the second and final public hearing regarding its proposed FY2014 budget and millage rate this evening.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2013
Sept. 24: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat commission sets millage at 2.0760; City Commission to vote on finalizing budget, millage rate; Alleged drug smugglers busted at airport; Flood watch in effect for Sarasota County

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2013
Lakewood Ranch set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High athletic department will hold its 2013 Fall Golf Classic Oct. 5, at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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All Manatee County School District staff will see pay raises this year except senior management.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 24, 2013
School district gives more pay raises

Not long after giving state-funded raises to teachers and internally funded raises to municipal employees and paraprofessionals, the Manatee County School Board approved a 2 percent pay increase for remaining staff members.

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Construction on five custom model homes and 10 additional homes in The Concession are expected to be completed in Spring 2014.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 24, 2013
The Concession to build new homes

The Concession, the luxury community at the eastern end of University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, has announced the ground-breaking of five new custom model homes.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

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Lakewood Ranch Cheerleaders Taylor Shilling and Leah Sailer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRH vs BRH Football

It was spirit week for both Lakewood Ranch and Braden River Friday Sept. 20. At the game, the Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener. Students, members of staff and local families came out to support their team and show their school spirit.

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The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
ODA names new baseball coach

The Out-of-Door Academy recently named Tim Orlosky as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Management and its new varsity baseball coach.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 23, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: School bus driver cited for crash

School bus driver cited for texting before crash; man arrested for capital sexual battery; political leaders lament brain drain

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