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  • October 29, 2014
News Briefs

Election day is Nov. 4; Longboat Library announces winter hours, book sale; Town replacing Manatee County drinking water pipe; Longboat Pass Bridge span malfunctions; New recycling bins headed to a driveway near you

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Lawn Party organizers keep eye on the prize

Purchase a $100 raffle ticket at this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party and you could win one of five prizes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Rotary Club plans Key parade to honor veterans, families

The new Longboat Key chapter seeks to honor the sacrifices of those who serve and their family members in a Veterans Day parade and program.

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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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HALLOWEEN
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

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  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

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STVINCENT
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

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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.

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