Student leaders head to Capitol
June 12, 2013
East County's Kylie Birch and Sierra Parsons hope to attend a leadership conference in D.C.
PATIENT PAYOFF
June 12, 2013
University Park developers waited out the housing crisis to break ground on Lansdowne Crescent, the development’s first phase in seven years.
Buchanan offers pro-business vision
June 12, 2013
Rep. Vern Buchanan promoted a small-government message to a crowd of Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members.
Manatee FCAT scores stagnant
June 12, 2013
However, other areas show Manatee County schools are performing below the state average.
Public considers business property-tax relief
June 12, 2013
For the last three weeks, the East County Observer has previewed the first ballot item on the June 18 special election referendum — the vote on a half-percent sales tax increase to pay for indigent health care. Now, we look at the second ballot question: a vote on providing ad valorem tax exemptions for businesses.
News Briefs
June 12, 2013
June 18 special election early voting continues; County considers Lakewood Ranch public transit route
Nolan artists’ third mural promotes healthy eating
June 12, 2013
Nolan Middle School’s Fine Arts Club for Talented Students (FACTS) completed its third mural — a painting in the school’s cafeteria that promotes healthy eating.
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth
June 12, 2013
Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.
June 11: Daily Headlines Video
June 11, 2013
Today's Stories: The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director; Detectives investigate early morning shooting; Main Street rally for Rodney Mitchell; Longbeach Village residents oppose new Mar Vista plan; Manatee School board chooses legal representation
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan-American Masters Championships
June 11, 2013
More than 1,550 swimmers, ranging in age from 18-97, hit the pool for the 2013 Pan-American Masters Championships June 1-13, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. The event, which was held in the United States for the first time, drew swimmers from 22 different countries to compete in synchronized swimming, swimming and open water competition.
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18 'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Jun
19 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Executive Briefing - "Creating a Social Media policy at your place of business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - Jun
20 Welcome Club of Sarasota/Manatee Luncheon
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Jun
28 Regatta Pointe Marina River Regatta 2013
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
