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Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Michelle Patterson wants the community to beef up its reserves to help fund capital projects.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2015
Heritage Harbour earmarks more dollars for ponds, reserves

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District's supervisors reviewed a first draft of a 2015-2016 budget at their May 5 meeting at the East County community, located off State Road 64.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2015
Commission delays UTC expansion vote

Sarasota Commissioners Wednesday again delayed a vote on an expansion to Benderson Developments University Town Center project for property surrounding The Mall at University Town Center.

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  • May 6, 2015
Special Delivery

Want to help feed the area’s needy?

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Ron Plank checks out the classic Chevy at Ed Tavern's car show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Classic cars cruise into Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern sponsored a car show Wednesday, May 6, in the circle.

  • East County
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The Chamber's luncheon was catered by Panera Bread.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee Chamber of Commerce members network at Power Luncheon

Representatives from 20 local companies met at the chamber headquarters Wednesday.

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As the Manatee County School District embarks on a superintendent search, school board members hope the journey will bring the group closer together. Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee school board seeks lesson on unity

The resignation of Superintendent Rick Mills is the latest test school board members face as they struggle to work together.

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Ron Jarvis has spent years observing the alligators that have made their home in the pond behind his house. “It’s neat to see alligators — they’re smarter than people think,” he said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Conversation with Ron Jarvis

Ron Jarvis was born in Tampa and spent part of his adult life in California as president of Technicolor Motion Pictures.

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Out-of-Door Academy senior Kimmy Comito will play lacrosse for American University next year. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Miranda Sisk reads her story, “Unexpected Friends,” to Dehron Pommells. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Ranch seniors turn a new page with young readers

Lakewood Ranch High seniors teach elementary students the magic of reading during a storied event at Bashaw Elementary School.

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Christine Kasten wants to foster stronger ties between local businesses and her new organization, SMART. Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
New director plans for SMART growth

Christine Kasten takes the reins as the first paid executive director of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

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The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

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The Out-of-Door Academy senior Tre Gregory cleared 13 feet to finish fourth in the Class 1A Track and Field Championships May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
High five moments: East County 5.7.2015

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 6, 2015
County considers UTC expansion

Benderson Development is shopping a plan that would add more than 700,000 square feet to University Town Center.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High students serve faculty and guests dinner before the April 22 program begins. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Comedic kudos

Live from Lakewood Ranch, it’s Wednesday night!

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