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Manatee County is pushing forward with plans to secure property for the development of the Tara Bridge and is readying to pay out nearly $2 million as part of an eminent domain deal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
County reaches Tara Bridge settlement

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is set Sept. 20 to discuss a deal regarding the taking of land for the proposed Tara Bridge.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 14, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

  • Longboat Key
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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 14, 2011
My View: Government does not create jobs

Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Through their foundation, cancer survivors Tony McEachern and Lori Mishos want to help cancer patients cope with their diagnosis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Riding for a Reason

Team Tony, a local organization that provides support to cancer patients and their spouses, is hosting a 200-mile ride.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Cascades residents increase security

Homeowners voted this summer to pay for various security improvements, including fencing at the community's entrance and security cameras.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
FULL STORY: Manatee district OKs new millage rate

The Manatee County School Board on Sept. 8 approved a $598 million budget.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
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King Family Farm hosts 5K for family; Boys & Girls Clubs dedicate space to senator

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Jessica and Gerrid Smith traveled to Ethiopia twice to complete the adoption process. They returned home with Elijah in July. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's Deal Us In
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 14, 2011
Deal Us In: Loser-on-loser play makes winning easy

"You can easily see," writes Alma Jones, of Iron Mountain, Mich., "looking at mine and my partner's hands that a three notrump contract would have been better and easier to make but difficult to bid."

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"I planted squashes," said Cody Pooler, 11. "It was fun. You poked holes and planted."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
New greenhouse cultivates learning at Pinnacle Academy

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch installed a greenhouse this summer at Pinnacle Academy. Students now are getting their hands dirty and trying to get their garden to grow.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
Ranch readies for interim contractors

Lakewood Ranch CDD boards this week are expected to hire interim landscape contractors

  • East County
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Patti and Harry Smith have been attending Braden River Elementary’s Grandparents Day Luncheon ever year since their grandson, Alex Miller, started school.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Grandparents Luncheon

Braden River Elementary students enjoyed spending time with their grandparents during the school's annual Grandparents Day Luncheon Sept. 9.

  • East County
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Anyone who has issues to discuss with the city manager may come to Room 112 in City Hall tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 13, 2011
Bartolotta's office hours begin tomorrow

The city manager and city staff members will meet with the public the second Wednesday of each month to discuss development issues in city limits.

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Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 13, 2011
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The budget and millage rate will be approved on second reading at a special meeting beginning at 5:01 Monday, Sept. 26.

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Student Cody Rivard got some help from his mom, Shannon. Photo courtesy of Alison Kendzior.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Math Fair

Families at Bashaw Elementary School honed their math skills recently during the school's Math Fair Sept. 8.

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