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Fluffy, pictured at the Hot Diggity Dog Parade at Freedom Fest, supports a dog park, according to his owner, Bill Anderson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Supporters beg town for Bayfront dog park

Residents unleashed a debate about whether to allow dogs access to Bayfront Park.

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Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Plymouth Harbor resident Marlow Cook, a former U.S. senator from Kentucky, talk at the lecture Friday. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Educator shares viewpoint from living near Gaza Strip

American Israeli scholar Jonathan Dekel-Chen spoke about the opening of a new arts school in an area rife with conflict.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 residents Gary and Sara Crowley are upset with the area beyond their house, which has overgrown marshland. Photos by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Ranch conservation questioned

A marshland area that used to be trimmed is now part of an untouchable conservation area.

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Manatee County Sherriff's Office deputy Jeremy Bass monitors CDDs, such as GreyHawk Landing, for drivers who speed and don’t stop at stop signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Districts tighten grip on speed

Hiring off-duty deputies is becoming the rule rather than the exception to deter speeding.

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District 1 will be the home of 14 dog waste stations, like this one in District 2 on Arnold Palmer Green. be installed within the next month. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
CDDs discuss scoop on poop

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 will install 14 dog waste stations in its district next month.

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The Mall at University Town Center held its grand opening last week. Now the focus is on the opening of the mall's remaining stores, as well as shops opening in surrounding plazas.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
More openings surround mall debut

More than 20 stores are yet to open at The Mall at University Town Center. Following the mall's opening, other retailers are lined up to open in other University Town Center plazas. in the University Parkway corridor.

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  • October 22, 2014
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Napier trial delayed to December; School district hopes to secure safety director; County searches for local history buffs

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Luke and April Graham adopted their son, Mace from Uganda when he was about 10 months old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Bayside holds adoption area awareness event

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.

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Connie Keen will participate in the international event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
East County prepares for international event

Breast cancer groups and others will converge for the fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 24 to Oct. 26.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
News Briefs

Key resident sells Seafood Shack properties; Town to transition to single-stream recycling

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Silverglat
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Lakewood Ranch CDD 5 Seat 3: Alan Silverglat

Besides acting as treasurer for Lakewood Ranch CDD 5, Silverglat sits on many Alzheimer's disease-related boards.

  • East County
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Powers
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Dan Powers

For the first time in 10 years, Powers faces a challenge for his Tara board seat. He has more work to accomplish.

  • East County
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Connor
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Darby Connor

Improved landscaping and a commitment to installing a noise buffer near Interstate 75 are Connor's platform.

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Jaudon
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Joe Jaudon

Jaudon plans to continue fostering relationships with Heritage Harbour CDD and Stoneybrook if re-elected.

  • East County
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Parker
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Tad Parker

Parker has attended Heritage Harbour meetings for more than a year to prep for an election run for seat 5.

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