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The Sarasota City Commission will hold the second and final public hearing regarding its proposed FY2014 budget and millage rate this evening.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2013
Sept. 24: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat commission sets millage at 2.0760; City Commission to vote on finalizing budget, millage rate; Alleged drug smugglers busted at airport; Flood watch in effect for Sarasota County

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2013
Lakewood Ranch set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High athletic department will hold its 2013 Fall Golf Classic Oct. 5, at the Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
All Manatee County School District staff will see pay raises this year except senior management.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 24, 2013
School district gives more pay raises

Not long after giving state-funded raises to teachers and internally funded raises to municipal employees and paraprofessionals, the Manatee County School Board approved a 2 percent pay increase for remaining staff members.

  • East County
  • News
Construction on five custom model homes and 10 additional homes in The Concession are expected to be completed in Spring 2014.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 24, 2013
The Concession to build new homes

The Concession, the luxury community at the eastern end of University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, has announced the ground-breaking of five new custom model homes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
Mustangs finish second at Honda Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 595 to finish second at the Honda Classic High School Invitational Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch Cheerleaders Taylor Shilling and Leah Sailer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRH vs BRH Football

It was spirit week for both Lakewood Ranch and Braden River Friday Sept. 20. At the game, the Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener. Students, members of staff and local families came out to support their team and show their school spirit.

  • East County
  • News
The LED baseball, created by Lakewood Ranch-based Evolucia, has Rivera's autograph, uniform number and career stats written on it.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 23, 2013
East County company partners with Mariano Rivera on LED ball

Evolucia, a Lakewood Ranch-based LED lighting company, has partnered with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera on a new baseball.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2013
ODA names new baseball coach

The Out-of-Door Academy recently named Tim Orlosky as Associate Athletic Director for Facilities Management and its new varsity baseball coach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 23, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: School bus driver cited for crash

School bus driver cited for texting before crash; man arrested for capital sexual battery; political leaders lament brain drain

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Mustangs to a 42-31 victory over rival Braden River Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated rival Braden River 42-31 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA senior David Grain returned from a sprained ankle to lead the Thunder to its first victory of the season.
  • By Carson Jungers and Jake Romine
  • September 21, 2013
ODA notches first win

The Out-of-Door Academy dominated Citrus Park Christian Sept. 20, as the Thunder defeated the Eagles 42-0 and ended its three-game losing streak.

  • Sarasota
  • News
JP Legutko gets his first dish of the evening
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Main Street BBQ Cook Off

Lakewood Ranch restaurants competed for the title of best BBQ Saturday night on Main Street. Hundreds of BBQ lovers came out to test and judge the food for themselves. From BBQ tacos to kebabs, the competition was hot.

  • East County
  • News
Adler McNesby, 5, waits to catch a wave.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hang Ten for Autism

The Center for Autism and Research Education or C.A.R.E gave autistic children a surfing experience Saturday, Sept. 21, on Siesta Key beach to provide them with a multi-sensory experience. This is the fourth year of the Hang Ten for Autism Surf Event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 21, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 14 - Sept. 21

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 3-0 with a 28-0 victory over Avon Park Sept. 20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 21, 2013
Patterson scores two TDS in Cougars win

Senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns to lead Cardinal Mooney to a 28-0 victory over Avon Park in non-district action Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
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