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Laurie Lachowitzer and Linda Brown went to Rome, Italy on an Insights Tour and took their Observer along!
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  • May 29, 2015
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  • May 29, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners talk 2016 budget goals

County Administrator Ed Hunzeker gave the commissioners a preliminary budget outline yesterday.

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Students walk to their seats in the convention center.
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  • May 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch seniors say goodbye to high school

The class of 2015's 490 students walked to receive their diplomas Thursday, May 28.

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Nathan Benderson Park hosted nearly 50 events just in 2014.
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  • May 28, 2015
East County park receives statewide recognition

Nathan Benderson Park received the Venue of the Year award from the FLorida Sports Commission

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Dr. Diana Greene has more than 25 years experience as an educator, two of which have been with the Manatee County School District.
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  • May 28, 2015
Diana Greene puts her stamp on Manatee County

The Manatee County School District handed the reigns over to Dr. Diana Greene May 27, when she was sworn in as the Manatee County School District's first African-American superintendent

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Carson Smith braces for a water attack in the pool.
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  • May 28, 2015
Gullett students make a splash

B.D. Gullett Elementary's early pre-kindergarten students enjoyed Water Day at the East County school

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  • May 28, 2015
First Watch buys 114-­location chain

First Watch, a leading breakfast, brunch and lunch chain will now have more than 250 locations after buying The Egg & I.

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Rita Zuchelli submitted this photo of birds taking flight at sunrise, taken near Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • May 27, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

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Christina Mohr leads the graduates into the classroom for the ceremony.
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  • May 27, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Mini-Mustangs gallop to graduation

Fifteen students graduated from the Lakewood Ranch High School preschool program in which high school students assist kids in learning and interacting.

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  • May 27, 2015
Bashaw Elementary explores America for art and music festival

Artwork and music filled the halls during the festival Thursday, May 21.

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Major League Football officials say Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, with its 22 fields, nine of which are lighted, are enticing for a future headquarters site. File photo
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  • May 27, 2015
New football league eyes Ranch for headquarters

Major League Football is scouting the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch for its headquarters and training facilities.

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Dr. Diana Greene will be the superintendent of the Manatee County School District for at least one year.
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  • May 27, 2015
Manatee County School Board hires new superintendent

The Manatee County School Board, Manatee County School District chose Dr. Diana Greene as its interim, full-time superintendent May 26.

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  • May 27, 2015
We want your stories for our Fourth of July tribute!

The Observer is preparing a tribute to the Greatest Generation for the Fourth of July in observance of the 70-year anniversary of the end of World War II.

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This home at 8006 Collingwood Court has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,581 square feet of living area. It sold for $830,000. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • May 27, 2015
Richmond Park home sells for $830,000

A home in Richmond Park tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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Nature lover Joe Sidiski walks trails weekly at state parks with his wife, Bonnie. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • May 27, 2015
Conversation with Joe Sidiski

Joe Sidiski’s love for ponds, wildlife and all things nature didn’t start in 2004, when he moved to the Greenbrook community.

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