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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 9, 2016
Film review: 'Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words'

This documentary commemorates the free-wheeling, misunderstood genius of Frank Zappa in his own words.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key and Jewfish Key residents have complained about raucous partying at a nearby sandbar.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Longboat Key officials brace for AquaPalooza

After receiving an email from a Jewfish Key resident, town staff are reviewing a special event permit for the coming MarineMax Sarasota event.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Van fire slows traffic in east Sarasota County

Emergency officials have opened one lane of traffic on southbound I-75 near University Parkway following a complete shutdown of the corridor.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2016
Cops Corner 8.11.2016

Crime reports from the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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.

  • Sarasota
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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
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

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(Dex Honea)
    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
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