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Manatee County Extension Agent Lisa Hickey, Henley resident Emily Vosnos, Ross Peterson and Polly Curran complete visits to homesites. Courtesy photo
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2014
Henley neighborhood goes Florida-friendly

A project that qualified 30 of 32 homes in University Park's Henley neighborhood as Florida-friendly may earn a Keep Manatee Beautiful award.

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  • August 13, 2014
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Driver loses license after bicyclist's death; Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District; Lakewood Ranch adds Murray Homes to lineup

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Publix Manager Andy Lappin and Selah Freedom President Elizabeth Fisher with Publix employees Michele Toussaint, Denise Rowland, Gina Fabrizio and Trevor Moore. Courtesy photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 13, 2014
Business Briefs

Longboat Key Publix donates $500 in support of Selah Freedom run; Oceanview Publishing attends International Thriller Writers meeting

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Unit 904 at The Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,550 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.7 million. File photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 13, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $2.7 million

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.
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  • August 13, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Carol LoRicco submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,008 square feet of living area, sold for $1,325,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 13, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1,325,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Peter and Rosalinda Ross, of Dover

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LIFE'S A BEACH. Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart catches up on her East County news while catching some rays in Brazil.
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  • August 13, 2014
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SISTER, SISTER. Emily and Caitlin Camire catch up on their East County Observer news before climbing more than 290 stairs to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, in Italy.
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  • August 13, 2014
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FOOTBALL FRENZY. Nicholas and Matthew Bartoszek, of Myakka City, visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame while on vacation in Ohio to visit Columbus, their 15th capitol city, with their parents.
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  • August 13, 2014
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Dorothy Gucker submitted this photo of a rainbow seen through her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • August 13, 2014
Weather: East County

Dorothy Gucker submitted this photo of a rainbow seen through her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 13, 2014
Lesha: Ready for her close-up

Lesha, a visual artist, makes everyday objects appear extraordinary.

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Three Things: Living the Ritz life
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 13, 2014
Three Things: Living the Ritz life

The Ritz-Carlton may well be the most iconic luxury brand in the world. And for more than a decade its mystique has added immeasurably to Sarasota's image as a gathering spot for the rich and famous.

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  • By Zara Barrie
  • August 12, 2014
Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

Factory Girl: Coming out ... as a posh freak

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Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills delivered a “State of the Schools” address Monday at Braden River High School.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 12, 2014
Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills presented a 58-page five-year strategic plan for the district that he believes will help it strive for greatness.

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Gov. Rick Scott honors veterans with medals at the Sarasota National Guard Armory Tuesday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 12, 2014
VIDEO: Rick Scott honors veterans in Sarasota

Gov. Rick Scott stopped in Sarasota Tuesday, to honor local veterans during an event at the National Guard Armory.

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