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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
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Jamie Regan's fourth-grade class
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Gene Witt students help the homeless

Students at Gene Witt Elementary School ended their school year with an act of giving.

  • East County
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Billy Dean
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Ranch developer announces multi-genre music festival

The two-day concert series will be held in late March, at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
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The building is the former home of Neal Communities' headquarters.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Keller Williams secures new home

Keller Williams agents will move into their new office this week.

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Julie Aranibar stands outside the Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Paris adventure adds value to Manatee schools

A trip to the 50th annual Paris Air Show showed Manatee County School Board Vice Chairwoman Julie Aranibar the best in defense and commercial aviation, and how she could bring what she learned to local classrooms.

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Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
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Silver-spun concrete poles, built to withstand winds of 145 mph, stand and lie on grass near the eastern entrance of The Concession Golf Club.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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East County residents Spyder Broussard and Tommy Klauber, owner of the Polo Grill, will work together to bring the spice and style of Cajun cuisine to the area this weekend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Cops Corner 6.26.13

June 17 Fishing FOR TROUBLE 3:27 p.m. - 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft. A woman took a tank-top from a store and concealed it in her purse. She then walked to the sporting-goods area and selected several fishing lures, which she put in her purse. She exited the store without paying. Loss-prevention specialists confronted the woman. Deputies arrested her.

  • East County
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11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch team: Aaron Combs, Tyler Moss, Myles Kaitz, Jordan Brown, Calvin Hedgepeth, D.J. Marra, Noe Antuna, Kevin Alonzo, Calvin Chapman, Mikey Gagnon and Michael Murphy
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2013
SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

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B.J. Webb
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Webb to lead USTA Florida Foundation

The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation appointed B.J. Webb as volunteer president of the organization.

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Rabbi Jonathan Katz and new friends
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Rabbi Katz's help goes shofar in Hawaii

When Rabbi Jonathan Katz blew the shofar recently at a wedding he officiated in Hawaii, he joked he was blowing on a Jewish conch shell.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock is giving the 11 members of the Longboat Key Police Department Union until June 28 to decide upon one of three retirement options.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2013
Police ponder pension alternative

A defined-contribution option for union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including Social Security, toward their retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza has recently undergone renovations.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar

Plaza owner Richard Juliani says a new bar and liquor store are coming to the old Tiny's - but don't raise those glasses just yet.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2013
Subcommittee debates places to store boats

A subcommittee believes boats and trailers should be confined to side yards and backyards, out of sight.

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