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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano Heritage Harbour South CDD Supervisor and Stoneybrook resident Lee Bettes considers seeing native plants growing near ponds as one of the key reasons he moved to the community.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Sowing the Seeds

Community representatives continue their efforts to educate the public about importance of plant life in stormwater retention ponds.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Budget promises increased school security

The $372 million Manatee School District budget includes a fund balance of $13.5 million.

  • East County
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Photo by Jen Blanco Tim Sheredy has coached 43 Junior Golf Association All-American players and two AJGA Players of the Year. He previously worked as a senior instructor at IMG Academy.
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  • August 6, 2014
Proven Results

Tim Sheredy, owner of the Tim Sheredy Golf Institute, recently began teaching junior golfers out of the River Club.

  • East County
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Whidden
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 6, 2014
Making an investment

Rosedale golf professional Steve Whidden hopes his new ventures will encourage more people to try the sport of golf.

  • East County
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McFarland
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Nancy McFarland

Nancy McFarland, 79, of Longboat Key and Rye, N.H., died July 26.

  • Longboat Key
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Lasday
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  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Linda Lasday

Linda Lasday, 74, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
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Colt
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  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Russell Coit

Russell Coit, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 1.

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  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Mary Barash

Mary Barash, of Longboat Key, died July 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Michael Koscec submitted this photo of a heron at sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Manatee County maintains millage rate

Property owners within Manatee County will see no change in the county's property tax rates for the new fiscal year.

  • East County
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NEW YORK STATE OF MIND. Amy, Jackson and Charles Riffe catch up on their hometown news while enjoying the view of New York City from the grounds of the Statue of Liberty.
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  • August 6, 2014
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  • East County
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  • August 6, 2014
Our View

Election 2014: Our recommendations

  • East County
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  • August 6, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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File photo Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 6, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

  • East County
  • Sports
6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Luxurious Life

Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts - they're just a few of the features you'll find in the region's top listings.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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