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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee TSA chapters earn national honors

Manatee County technology students showed off their skills and again secured national honors as they competed June 28 through July 2, at the National Technology Student Association Conference, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Schools
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Debbie Wagner and Gena Rogers accepted state- and national-award trophies from students from Braden River High School July 5.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Living Legacy: Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers

Wearing seat belts may have saved the lives Lakewood Ranch High School students Brett Wagner and Josh Rogers, who died as a result of a Christmas Day crash in 2011. Now, students from their rival school are using the story to continue the boys' legacy and promote safety.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Pictured left to right: Alex and Lois Macdonald, Gary Nieskes and Zone Chairman John Geary.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Lions Club member earns coveted honor

The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club has awarded an honorary Melvin Jones Fellowship to member Lois Macdonald.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Preschool earns national award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch recently was recognized by the franchise's parent company, during the organization's annual national conference, in Orlando.

  • East County
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Seventeen-year-old Lindsay Wheeler loves science, thanks to a day at the South Florida Museum. Now, she will lead a science- and math-oriented summer camp for girls.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Girl Scout promotes the love of science

East County resident Lindsay Wheeler, 17, will share her love of science, as she hosts a summer camp to earn her Girl Scouts' Gold Award.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County property values on the rise

East County communities, such as Lakewood Ranch, are exceeding county averages.

  • East County
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Unit 201 at The Water Club I has four bedrooms, six baths and 5,225 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2013
Water Club condo sells for $3 million

A condominium in The Water Club I at Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Miriam Smith, trustee, of Gilford, N.H., sold the Unit 201 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joseph and Rachael Schwarz, of Longboat Key, for $3 million.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Wagner Realty announces May's top producers

Wagner Realty announced its top producers for the month of May.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
Manatee County preps for landfill site improvements

Manatee County officials must approve changes to the Lena Road Landfill's general-development plan.

  • East County
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At the top of the Lena Road Landfill, 136 feet above sea level, Dan Gray has a view of the East County residents who depend on his department’s services.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 10, 2013
Longtime Manatee County utilities director, Dan Gray, retires

In 30 years, Dan Gray has helped turn Manatee County Utilities into an interdependent, sustainable force. He just likes to avoid the spotlight.

  • East County
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Jim Novacek submitted this photo, taken near the Beachcomber.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Jim Novacek submitted this week's weather photo, taken near the Beachcomber.

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The GreyHawk Landing Community Development District is expected to assume ownership of GreyHawk Landing West’s new pool and amenity center this week. However, the facility will not be open to residents until late July or early August.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2013
GreyHawk CDD readies for turnover

The GreyHawk Landing CDD hopes to open a new pool and amenity center by early August.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Little League pitcher Connor Shine helps lead the 9/10 All-Stars to a District 26 championship July 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2013
Sidelines 7.10.13

Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers; registration for amateur championships begins; Mustang cheerleaders to host summer camp;i9 sports fall registration is currently under way; East County all-stars win district crowns

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2013
Community Golf scores 7.10.13

This week's community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

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