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Through the Farmworker Education and Services Program at MTI, the School District has provided career training for future farm employees through a grant specific to the program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 12, 2014
Manatee County School District to vote on increase of farmworker jobs grant

The Manatee County School District will vote at its meeting from 5:45 to 8 p.m., Aug. 12, on whether to apply $7,667 toward the Farmworker Education and Services Program at Manatee Technical Institute.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2014
FDOT improves East County road network

The Florida Department of Transportation this week will work on three road projects affecting East County residents.

  • East County
  • News
Donald Mader, 83, died April 5 after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Parkside Place and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2014
Driver involved in bicyclist's death reports attention disorder

East County resident Linda Damery was issued a six-month suspension of her license last week.

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Sophia Warmbier, Amely Wackerbauer, Bella Warmbier and Kayla Wackerbauer cool off in the pool.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive

To gather school supplies for the Hope Kids Community organization, the University Place Homeowner's Association hosted a Back to School Pizza Party and Supply Drive Aug. 10. Attendees snacked on pizza and swam in the community's pool after paying their entrance fee - a donation of school supplies.

  • East County
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Macayla Yannucciello, 8, goes down the slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bridge A Life Picnic

Adoptive and foster parents and their children gathered Aug. 9, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, for support and socializing, during the Bridge A Life Back-to-School picnic event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features a story about Hart's Landing and a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office homicide investigation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2014
VIDEO: FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alliejo Wolfinger sits with teacher Stephanie Mihlbauer and her siblings and mother, Serena, Cami and Christen Wolfinger.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Barbecue Night

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a barbecue night for its families Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel solves a math problem for points for his team.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle Academic Survival Camp

To help sixth- through eighth-grade students academically prepare for the upcoming school year, R. Dan Nolan Middle School hosted Academic Survival Camp Aug. 4 through Aug. 7. Students split into groups and competed in math and English for a prize - a bag of school supplies.

  • East County
  • News
Gabby Jarosz whips down the slide.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Oaks Summer Camp

Each week throughout the summer, Dream Oaks Summer Camp offered themed weeks for children with special needs, ages 7 through 17. Aug. 4 through Aug. 8, campers participated in the camp's spin on the Olympics, with activities such as a popcorn toss and backyard obstacle course housed at the Foundation for Dreams facility.

  • East County
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Tonya Atchison, Corey Schaul and CJ Bannister say "cheese" for Sandee Davis.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA August Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance swapped business cards and enjoyed refreshments at the August Networking Social, Aug. 6, at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing facility.

  • East County
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Participants of the Classic Car Show showcased models such as a '57 Chevrolet.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed's Tavern Classic Car Show

Car enthusiasts gathered for the restaurant's Classic Car Show Aug. 6 outside of Ed's Tavern on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

  • East County
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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy voices concerns over adding 12 speed bumps throughout Lighthouse Cove — a cost the group decided not to line item into the 2014-2015 budget.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD adopts 2014-2015 budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2014-2015 budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Dance teams head to nationals

Braden River High School dancers hope a recent win will lead to victory on a larger scale.

  • East County
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