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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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • 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
  • Sports
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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Russell Coit

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

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Obituary: Mary Barash

Mary Barash, of Longboat Key, died July 18.

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

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

  • Longboat Key
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    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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  • 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
    By
  • 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
File photo Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn and Florida State.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 6, 2014
Mustang chooses Volunteers

Last week Lakewood Ranch High senior Ashley Bongart verbally committed to play tennis for the University of Tennessee. She officially visits the school in September.

  • East County
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Photo by Amanda Sebastiano This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,892 square feet of living area, sold for $955,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 6, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $955,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Pam Eubanks The traffic signals installed at the entrance of Edgewater, at University Parkway, will be similar to signals at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard at the entrance to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Manatee County improves Edgewater traffic light design

The changes will delay the project by about two months.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Church closes on second location; Animal Services hosts adoption event; County cancels MCAT fares, meetings on election days

  • East County
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Gloria Kaminsky submitted this sunset photo, taken after an afternoon storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Weather: East County

Gloria Kaminsky submitted this sunset photo, taken after an afternoon storm in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo Unit M-908 at L'Ambiance condominium has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths and 3,220 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 6, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.8 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Hayley Rutger and Aly Busse, of Mote Marine Laboratory, receive a check from Brian West, of Publix.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Business Briefs

Mote receives Publix marine science grant; MSC Foundation awards charitable grants; Harry's Continental Kitchens to close for summer break

  • Longboat Key
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Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2014
Legal battle continues at Arbomar condo

Resident Pete DiNicola added new allegations to his original complaint in an Aug. 1 motion filed in Manatee County Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios released a statement about its interactions with the county, saying the county said the company had met its contractual obligations.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
Sanborn responds to county's legal action

The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn Studios July 28. The company says the county is not being truthful.

  • Sarasota
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The Observer video team talked to Rosemary District merchants about plans to turn the area into a design destination.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
VIDEO: Rosemary merchants unite to form Design District

Business owners in the Rosemary District have found a common ground they plan to leverage to turn the once-blighted neighborhood into a destination: design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Stephen King has sold more than 350 million books worldwide and will speak at the fundraising event "A Night with Stephen King" in January.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Library Foundation announces thrill-seeking speaker for fundraiser

Author Stephen King will speak at the Manatee Library Foundation's 'A Night with Stephen King' fundraiser, to be held Jan. 29, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Siesta Key Village Association plan to attend the Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting Thursday to speak up in support of allowing businesses to display goods outside.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
SKVA to show support for outdoor displays

The Siesta Key Village Association discussed the Siesta Key Overlay District amendment to allow outdoor displays at the meeting Tuesday morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A community document-shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 5, 2014
Town Hall to host document shredding event

Longboat Key residents will have an opportunity to shred their unwanted documents for free.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota Police Department boat cruises in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix parade last month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
Grand Prix surpasses last year's impact

The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival generated $17 million in economic impact to the region, which eclipsed last year's total by 11%, according to a report from a Tampa -based market research firm.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies found Michael Reign Goodman, 41, dead from apparent gunshot wounds after answering a domestic disturbance call before 1 p.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
UPDATE: Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has an unnamed suspect in custody in connection with a domestic-related shooting that occurred at a home on Ranchero Drive Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gulf-front home property owners with a median value of $1.3 million will see a $1,104.98 change in their total tax bill for 2015.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2014
Town recommends combined $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases to the operating budget and beach millage districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renovations to the Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses are ongoing. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 4, 2014
Renovations ongoing at Longboat Key Club golf courses

Plans to resurface the greens at the Harbourside and Islandside golf courses are currently underway, with new, saltwater tolerant grass being used to give the course a more natural look.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A palm grove on North Palm Avenue causes flooding and other issues, nearby businesses say. The City Commission will consider removing the trees later this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2014
DID to discuss Palm Avenue trees

At a meeting Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will revisit a proposal to remove a palm grove from an area of Palm Avenue that businesses say is in need of improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commission candidate Alan Maio is in the financial lead for the most contributions.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
Candidates submit latest financial reports

Sarasota County Elections Supervisor Kathy Dent released the latest campaign finance reports Aug. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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