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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 6, 2018
Unicorp plans to begin demolishing Colony buildings this week

Demolition of the buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is scheduled to begin Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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Ron Ciranna was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County deputy superintendent on aministrative leave

Ron Ciranna, the deputy superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, was placed on administrative leave on Aug. 6.

  • East County
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In-person voting is Aug. 28.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Statewide, countywide races highlight ballot

No town elections on ballot until March 2019.

  • Longboat Key
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Todd Bowden drew middling reviews from the School Board last month, but a majority of the board still voted to give him a raise.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2018
Superintendent asks to delay contract vote

Citing division among the School Board, Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Todd Bowden wants to postpone a decision on termination language in his contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dead fish were beginning to accumulate in Bay Isle's residential canals.
  • By Bret Hauff and Katie Johns | Staff Writer and Community Editor
  • August 6, 2018
Longboat Key gears up to deal with red tide's fish kills

The smell of dead fish pervaded the island over the weekend as public works crews worked to assess the scope of the problem.

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  • News
Nehassaiu DeGannes and Perri Gaffney play a daughter and mother in "Other People's Money." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 6, 2018
'Other People’s Money' turns high finance into high comedy

The latest Florida Studio Theatre mainstage production is laugh-out-loud funny, though its topic is no laughing matter.

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Brittney Caldwell plays Lisa and James FitzGerald plays Guy in "Wakey, Wakey" at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 6, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' considers life’s final act at Urbanite Theatre

This frustrating yet witty Will Eno play, "Wakey, Wakey" tackles many of life's most difficult questions — without providing any real answers.

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Richard Murphy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Richard Murphy

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
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Alice Kaddatz
  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board Seat 2: Alice Kaddatz

Meet the candidate.

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Charlie Kennedy
  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 2: Charlie Kennedy

Alice Kaddatz challenges incumbent Charlie Kennedy.

  • East County
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Jim Daniel
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Jim Daniel

Three candidates challenge incumbent Scott Hopes

  • East County
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Joe Stokes
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 4: Joe Stokes

Joe Stokes is a retired educator and school district official.

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James Satcher
  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission, District 6: James Satcher

James Satcher runs for office.

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  • By Observer staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County Commission District 6: Carol Whitmore

Meet the candidate.

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John Colon
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2018
Manatee County School Board District 5: John Colon

James Golden faces John Colon.

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