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
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
June 10: Daily Headlines Video
June 10, 2013
Today's Stories: Sarasota Police Chief catches suspected robbers; Sarasota County budget talks continue; Weekend events recap
Manatee Schools Transition Team hosts Q&A
June 10, 2013
Representatives from the state Transition Team that produced an evaluation report and economic recovery plan for Manatee County Schools will take questions from the school board and the public today.
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Graduation
June 8, 2013
Primrose School hosted a graduation ceremony today for its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom 'Rectangle of Doom'
June 8, 2013
Outgoing fifth graders at Freedom Elementary School ended their school year June 7, with a game of "Rectangle of Doom" against their teachers.
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main
June 8, 2013
Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.
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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 - Jul
4 July 4th Fireworks and Seafood All American Buffet at Riverhouse Reef & Grill
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Jul
10 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance June Networking Social
5:00 pm - 7:00 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.
