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State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 22, 2012
June 22: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2012
Pirate Volleyball Camp dates announced

Braden River High volleyball coach Matt McElhiney will host a Pirate Volleyball Camp July 23 to 26 at the school, 6545 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

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Kayla Keane, Mackenzie Ramalho, Emily Wilcox, Dakota Kelly, Hannah Arduini and Jessie Dyson were eager to go on the water slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Source Kids Camp

Children enjoyed water slides, crafts and other festivities as part of The Source Church's Kids Camp June 18-21.

  • East County
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Ryan Stulman with Cyndi Riddell
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending

East County residents filled their glasses to raise money for the 9.11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial during the Celebrity Bartending Night, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 21, 2012
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Indicators show real-estate market in recovery

Declining inventories and increased activity show the real-estate market in Manatee and Sarasota counties is improving.

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Cheryl Brady is the founder of Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Votes needed for prospective grant recipient

East County resident Cheryl Brady needs your vote to be considered for a $250,000 business grant

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The meeting will be held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Town Hall hosts resident orientation

New residents of Lakewood Ranch can learn more about the community tonight.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Ranch thespian lands new role

Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.

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M'Balia and Cheryl Bangoura stand with the Bangouras' new convertible with Lorraine and Dick Vitale. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Couple wins new ride

East County residents Sekou and Cheryl Bangoura are revved up about a recent win.

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Campers practice climbing the web.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

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Lakewood Ranch's irrigation water provider, Braden River Utilities, is raising its rates by 50% to improve infrastructure and pay for other necessary projects.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
LWR CDD budgets see increases

Rate increases for irrigation water is one reason for 2013 assessment increases.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
School Board ends short Wednesday schedule

After a unanimous vote by the Manatee County School Board, schools will be on a daily uniform schedule for the first time since 2007.

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