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Manatee County’s fertilizer ordinance bans the use of nitrogen- and phosphorous-containing fertilizers from June 1 through Sept. 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Residents unclear on county's fertilizer ordinance

Sixty-five percent of 600 survey respondents did not know the dates for Manatee County's fertilizer ordinance.

  • East County
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she enjoys meeting with area residents to address community issues.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Baugh hosts public forum

Baugh spoke to about 50 people May 21, during a town hall-style forum at the Esplanade community clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Focused on the Finish

The Braden River High football team slipped past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson joined the Brandon All-Stars after moving to Florida in the eighth grade.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Cheerleader ranks high at worlds

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Karlyn Hanson cheers for the Mustangs, as well as the Brandon All-Stars.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos St. Stephen's Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Falcon Field house.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2014
Sidelines

Falcons unveil new field house; Pittsburgh Pirates plan renovation; Chargers tryouts upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7505 Mizner Reserve Court has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,437 square feet of living area. It sold for $655,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 28, 2014
A home in Concession sells for $2,825,000

A home in Concession tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Our View

A decision not to regret

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • May 28, 2014
My View

Beach costs not fairly apportioned

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Plaudits for 'the moment'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: John Whipple III

John Whipple III, 63, of Bradenton, died May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: Vera Giusti

Vera Giusti, 100, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Papazian
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch
  • May 28, 2014
Market Watch

Economic realities could ram current bull marketÂ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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