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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
Heritage Harbour CDD approves budget

The South Community Development District will stick with the new assessment methodology it adopted for FY 2012.

  • East County
  • News
Please send letters to the editor to Pam Eubanks at peubanks@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
Observed: Educational bombshell

The Manatee County School Board's meeting chambers were exceptionally crowded Monday night, and as I squeezed into the back to stand, I first noticed Superintendent Tim McGonegal was missing from his normal seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • September 12, 2012
My View: It is important to know about state taxes

The conventions for the Republican National Committee and the Democratic National Committee have both come to a close, and although both platforms differed greatly, one issue stood out in both - our tax system.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Sarasota Coastal Academy School Director Katherine Lynn, Molly Renner, director of Student Services, and operations and facility Manager Tony Akentis are eager to educate children with special needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
New school for children with special needs opens

The Sarasota Coastal Academy uses a research-based curriculum, small class sizes and direct instruction to help children reach their full potential.

  • East County
  • News
George Glance, president of KB Home's Central Florida operations, said his company was committed to correcting issues at Willowbrook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
Willowbrook homes situation prompts a legislative bid

County officials will add to their legislative program a proposal to remove mandatory arbitration clauses from residential construction contracts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 12, 2012
Jiggs Landing family member forms group

Sandy Metcalf formed Friends of Historic Jiggs Landing in order to preserve her family's local heritage.

  • East County
  • News
Pat Neal, founder of Neal Communities, said his company could move into its new space as early as January. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
  • By Sean Roth
  • September 12, 2012
Neal Communities buys new office building

The future of the existing Neal Communities building is still being determined.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee deputies arrest Sarasota suspect; Meals on Wheels seeks help with center; Food drive to aide nutrition for local seniors

  • East County
  • News
Jimiah Albritton and Curtis Govan tackle a North Port running back during the Pirates game versus the Bobcats Sept. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Braden River team learns there's more to life than football

The Braden River team is learning there's more to life than football, after watching several players go down with injuries early this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Kristin Zarrella, Ashley Platt and Natalie Novak hope to lead the Lady Mustangs back to the Class 3A Cross Country Championships this fall after finishing third a season ago. Photos by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country takes a new direction

Lakewood Ranch girls cross-country team took second at the Barron Collier Invite - the first meet without Olivia Ortiz, who is out with a broken femur.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Spencer Schultz

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Spencer Schultz shot a 1-under 35, earning individual medalists honors for the second time in a row and helping lead the Mustangs' golf team to victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2012
SIDELINES

LWR Mustangs win quad match; Lakewood Ranch tops The Out-of-Door Academy

  • East County
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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,640 square feet of living area, sold for $1,085,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2012
Country Club Village home sells for $1,085,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen and Belinda Romero, of Sarasota, sold their home at 12811 Deacons Place to Stephen and Jean Dahl, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1,085,000.

  • East County
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Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Olivia Hroncich was greeted by this ray of light after she dropped her children off at school.

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