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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2010
School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
Superintendent challenges FCAT grades

The Florida Department of Education today released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results. The Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is questioning the accuracy of the results.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
BRE student signs national anthem (WITH VIDEO)

River Club resident Levi Waxler signed the national anthem at the Ray's game Wednesday night.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Mustang Soccer Camp

This week, children ages 6-14 gathered at Lakewood Ranch High School for the Lakewood Ranch Mustang Soccer Camp.

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  • August 4, 2010
Crowder Bros. names grill winner

Gina Gomez's backyard barbecues just got a little more delicious.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Green to the Extreme

Denise and Michael Pfalzer have been dreaming of living in an Earthship for more than a decade. Within a year, their dream will become a reality.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Former BRHS student confesses to 10 area burglaries

Justin Lizardi, 20, is facing charges for burglarizing homes throughout the East County.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
American Ideals founder to create Ranch Arts Council

Robert Moffa said the council would bring much-needed art and culture to the East County community.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
News Briefs 08.05.10

Manatee County commissioners last week approved 4-3 an increase of 10 cents for every $1,000 of assessed value on Truth in Millage notices that will be sent to tax payers in August.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner 08.05.10

The complainant noticed a large garbage can was out of place and up against the security fence to the resident community pool. After reviewing the surveillance video, a white male suspect was observed moving the garbage can and using it to climb over the fence.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
Southeast Seminole qualifies for AAU nationals

Anthony Lanzi finished third in shot put at the AAU Club Championships in Orlando.

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