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In all, district leader say the plan will provide health reserves by the end of 2014, allowing it to recover the $10.3 million fund balance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 4, 2013
Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul

Changes include 96 cuts to district office staff and the addition of five new positions, including a director of budget and a Chief Information Officer to run the technology department.

  • East County
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Driver killed in University Parkway crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 3, 2013
June 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Driver killed in University Parkway crash; Sarasota County Commission to consider tourism plan; Siesta Chamber announces 2013 Crystal Classic; Longboat Key Town Commission plans to pass Mar Vista resolution

  • Longboat Key
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Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Megan Ianero and Maggie McDonedal mimicked each other’s dance moves.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Haile Middle School eighth-graders danced off into high school at its annual end-of-year dance. Almost 300 students came out to the masquerade-themed dance.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 31, 2013
Nolan Middle wins championship

The Nolan Middle School girls basketball team defeated Haile Middle 35-25 to win the Manatee County Championship May 9, at Lakewood Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ernicca Vaughn, of Braden River High, gets help with her cap from friend Kenyata Waiters.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

Braden River High School bid farewell to its senior class during a graduation ceremony Wednesday, May 29, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Rising pensions costs make up large part of the Sarasota City deficit
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 30, 2013
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2013
Lady Mustangs best in Class 6A

The Lakewood Ranch High girls finished first in Class 6A in the 2012-13 FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 30, 2013
Pirates to hold baseball and softball summer camp

Braden River High will hold its first Pirate Baseball and Softball Summer Camp from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 8-12 and 15-19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 30, 2013
Manatee County administrator to unveil 2014 budget today

Ed Hunzeker's $517 million budget, set to be presented to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners at a workshop this afternoon, features lower property tax rates.

  • East County
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Nicole Batistas
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Girl Scouts give dogs a bone

Girls in Girl Scout Troop 764 made more than 500 homemade dog bones and 300 hand-sewn catnip toys for Lakewood Ranch-based Honor Animal Rescue last month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Palm-Aire women welcome officers

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Women's Club held their last meeting of the season May 10, and made sure to install the club's new officers before they left.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The panel: Kevin DiLallo, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital; Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation; and Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County administrator
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hot Topics Luncheon

Manatee County leaders took questions about two referendums coming up for public vote June 18 at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Hot Topics Panel Luncheon. Ed Hunzeker, Manatee County administrator; Kevin DiLallo, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital; and Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, informed the audience at the Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill, May 29, about how the half-cent sales tax referendum and Economic Development Ad valorem Tax Exemption (EDATE) referendum will affect them.

  • East County
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Town staff will continue to meet with Hilton officials and project engineers throughout the summer to help speed up the project.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 29, 2013
May 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Hilton eyes October as project start date; Family Trade: Kibler Ranch; Manatee Schools' parents petition teacher cuts; New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

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