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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
Teachers prep students for more tests

The Manatee County School District estimates it will hold tests on 80 days of the 180-day school year.

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  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

MPO approves diamond interchange funding; The Mall at UTC brings in 'Frozen' ice palace; Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts early voting; Lakewood Ranch to break ground on new clubhouse; County searches for construction trades members

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Cantrell
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
School Board candidates field audience questions

Two women with different backgrounds, hometowns and perspectives on school security and other educational issues now have the same interest - earning your vote.

  • East County
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Church of Hope's The Rev. Peter Young stands near where the future assisted-living facility will be constructed. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2014
Business, nonprofit partner for elderly care

Church of Hope and Omega Communities officials hope a venture for an assisted-living facility will be a model for similar arrangements around the United States.

  • East County
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Four-year-old Casio will be among the K-9 deputies trained near Braden River High School and Manatee Technical Institute. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 29, 2014
Law enforcement trains for furry companions

A new training location will show nearby students the four-legged side of law enforcement - K-9 deputies.

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Braden River defensive back Davion Bank returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. Courtesy photo Dan Miller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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Sixteen of the area's top junior golfers received GSJGA Tournament awards. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Sidelines

GSJGA presents awards; Mustang swimmers capture district crown

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Community golf

The latest community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire and more.

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This home at 13215 Palmers Creek Terrace has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,701 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 29, 2014
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.35 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
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Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

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FDOT plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and I-75.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
MPO allots funding for interchange

The MPO on Monday added improvements to the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 to its long-range and transportation improvement plans.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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Members of the Hope Afloat paddling team show off their pink pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Paddlers Party

To celebrate the participants of the 2014 Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 25, Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted a parade and a range of other outdoor activities at the Pink Paddlers Party.

  • East County
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Shannon and Luke Schroeder bust ghosts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Trunk or Treat

Braden River Elementary students put on their Halloween costumes and gathered Oct. 25 in the school's parking lot for the Trunk or Treat event. Parents sat in lawn chairs near the trunks of their cars and distributed candy to the trick or treaters.

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