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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 29, 2013
Elderly woman robbed outside store

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who robbed an 86-year-old woman Sunday afternoon.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2013
East County gas station robbed at gunpoint

Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.

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Sarasota audiences were first introduced to "South Beach Babylon" in 2011 during a reading of the play, still in draft form, at FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays.
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  • July 26, 2013
July 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000; Salvation Army extends services; Street project dampens business; Playwright talks 'South Beach Babylon'; PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

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Three East County elementary schools and two middle schools received 'A' grades, as they did last year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 26, 2013
State releases FCAT scores

Data released today shows East County elementary and middle schools are mostly an exception to falling school grades statewide.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 26, 2013
New tax plan behind Manatee Schools budget

Millage rates are expected to decrease, but the Manatee County School District anticipates rising home values to bring in more revenue.

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  • Schools
Lennar Director of Sales and Marketing Matt Devereaux, Lennar area Sales Manager Matt Figlestahler and and Sen. Bill Galvano participate in the ceremony.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 25, 2013
Lennar breaks ground on Bridgewater

National builder Lennar held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

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Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: School budget growth comes with a catch; Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt; Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

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  • Josh Siegel
  • July 25, 2013
Manatee School Board to discuss budget tonight

The Manatee County School Board will discuss its preliminary $564.89 million budget tonight.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

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William Robertson, an attorney at Kirk-Pinkerton, informed business alliance members how they can claim economic damages from the BP oil spill.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing

Local accountants and lawyers informed Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members how they can claim economic damages from the 2010 BP oil spill at a Executive Briefing at Keiser University July 24.

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Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2013
Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt

The Center for Building Hope also is launching a campaign to expand its programming nationally through the Internet.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
Observer Media Group notches 13 first place Florida Press awards

During the Florida Press Association's annual conference, held July 18, in Orlando, the industry organization recognized the Observer Media Group newspapers in multiple categories for its 2012 Better Weekly Newspaper Contest

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 24, 2013
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Start your day with a stroll down Historic Bridge Street.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Destination: Anna Maria Island

Head north from Longboat Key to check out the shops, destinations, restaurants and beaches of Anna Maria Island.

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