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John Horne and Chuck Slater look at promotional material created to promote the school district's portion of the half-cent sales tax.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Promoting the half and half

Political Action Group forms for Manatee County sales tax issue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ilana Armida gets with the flow inside her closet-sized recording studio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 8, 2016
Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

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Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 8, 2016
Aqua Kids gear up for water-filled week

The Mote camp began today with coral reef education and activities.

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  • Neighbors
The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Manatee County considers citizens oversight committee

The group would oversee spending of the proposed half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Village residents to face boil water notices

The town of Longboat Key plans to issue several precautionary boil water notices this month, as crews repair and replace water main valves.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 6, 2016
Memorial honors Virginia Sanders

Former Longboat Key Mayor names Aug. 6 "Virginia Sanders Day."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 5, 2016
Rabbi Sniderman holds first service at Temple Beth Israel

Congregation members gathered for a welcome dinner following the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2016
SANCA names new program manager

Former Sarasota Scullers women's varsity rowing coach assumes new role at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mote Marine Laboratory President and CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby and University of Guam President Dr. Robert Underwood. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 5, 2016
Mote signs into new partnership

The partnership will help fulfill the missions and goals of both institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Association Publicity Chair Joe Volpe flips through Sarasota County's flood ordinance at SKA's meeting last night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 5, 2016
Sarasota County prepares for new FEMA flood maps

FEMA is reevaluating Sarasota County’s flood risk, prompting Sarasota County to tweak its flood plain ordinance.

  • Sarasota
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Thousands of spectators will come for tonight's Music on Main. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2016
Music on Main benefits Selah Freedom

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts live concert.

  • East County
  • News
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