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East County | Trending

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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 22, 2013
Manatee County Sheriff asks for $3 million from commissioners

Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube asked for $3 million at a Thursday workshop so he can increase his employee's entry-level salaries to bring them to more competitive levels in the next year.

  • East County
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Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
ODA girls improve to 9-0

The Out-of-Door Academy tennis team improved to 9-0 with victories over Shorecrest Prep and Admiral Faragut this week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
Crew wins gold in dual meet

The Sarasota Crew won 11 gold medals in a dual meet with Plant High School March 16, at Haney Park.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2013
Manatee commissioners consider pay for Sheriff's Office

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today will address the issue of compensation for employees at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Longboat Key resident John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing was among 15 out of 675 distributors to receive the award.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval

Manatee County Hearing Officer Lori Dorman officially approved a special permit for the long-debated gun club in Lakewood Ranch when she issued her final order yesterday.

  • East County
  • News
River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

  • Longboat Key
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Judge Tom Gallen and Rick Mills
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Rick Mills officially becomes Manatee superintendent

Rick Mills was sworn in as Manatee County School District superintendent, in a ceremony this morning.

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Health-care surtax to go on the ballot

Manatee County voters will vote in June on a half-cent sales surtax to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
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Lois and Jack Snow began their Relay for Life walk March 12, at Horseshoe Cove.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
RV park raises more than $33,000 to beat cancer

Horseshoe Cove residents and 91 cancer survivors teamed to beat the disease at the park's fifth Relay for Life Walk, a tradition that has brought in more than $110,000. in 10 years.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

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