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Manatee Technical Institute has experienced growth. Its new East County campus, with 210,000 square feet, opened Jan. 7, 2013.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 1, 2014
MTI to have reshuffled leadership

The Manatee County School District is changing the leadership structure at Manatee Technical Institute.

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Run for the Girls — Girls Inc. 5k serves as the annual graduation event for girls in third- through eighth-grades who participate in the Girls on the Run program.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 1, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Run for the Girls-Girls Inc. 5k

Girls Inc. will host a Run for the Girls 5k at 8 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at Nathan Benderson Park, 2500 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota.

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The Florida Commission on Ethics found no evidence that Manatee County School Board District Four member Robert Gause acted unethically.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 1, 2014
Commission says 'No probable cause' for allegations against Robert Gause

The Florida Commission on Ethics dismissed an ethics violation against Robert Gause at its meeting April 25, in Tallahassee.

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Steube will discuss medical marijuana legislation.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 1, 2014
Steube hosts citizens for supper

Citizens will have a chance to discuss issues of concern with Manatee County Sheriff Brad Steube at the Supper with the Sheriff event Thursday night.

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Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority employees worked together for a scavenger hunt, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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  • April 30, 2014
Ranch resident honored for service

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recognized Lakewood Ranch resident Wendy Nebrijah for her fight against drug addiction during the second Champions of Healthcare Awards breakfast.

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  • April 30, 2014
Nolan teacher, team win robot war

Nolan Middle School students may not have come home grand champions from the world VEX Robotics competition last week, in California, but they took home top honors.

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Heather Kasten will start as the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's new executive director May 12. She currently serves as Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s vice president of membership. Photo by Josh Siegel
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  • April 30, 2014
Business alliance hires new executive director

Heather Kasten plans to lead the charge for growth and economic development in the Lakewood Ranch area.

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Construction of Hyundai of Lakewood started earlier this month. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • April 30, 2014
Dealership relocates to East County

Gettel Automotive Group sees Lakewood Ranch as a prime location for its new dealership.

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  • April 30, 2014
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Manatee County School District CFO resigns; School District enacts temporary spending freeze

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  • April 30, 2014
Saputo awarded DAR Medal of Honor

Gold Coast Eagle's Col. John Saputo becomes one of about 1,500 people honored with the award since 1972.

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