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Country Club Shores residents, both human and canine, rally in support of their crosswalk.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • May 4, 2016
Crosswalks: Should they stay or should they go?

For many residents, the answer is ‘stay.’ Now, the commission is hitting the brakes on a plan to ask FDOT to remove the safety features.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 4, 2016
Lake Club home tops local transactions at $1.13 million

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS APRIL 18 - APRIL 22

  • East County
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Braden River's Linda Ross had three hits, including a double, three RBI and scored three runs in the Pirates Class 7A-Region 3 victory against Seminole Osceola April 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

East County High 5 Moments: 05.05.16

  • East County
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The Braden River softball team will compete in its first state semifinal since 2011 on May 6. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mother Nancy Sekelsky with her sons, Dante and Luis Valenzuela. The three manage the restaurant together.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Taste of Peru

New family restaurant on University Parkway serves Peruvian food, culture.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Cops Corner 5.5.2016

Comical crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Peggy Christ lives along the Braden River and often sits out with her dog, Nicky, on the patio. She said a bridge would be an asset to the community.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
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Bashaw Assistant Principal Beth Marshall and Principal Joshua Bennett are getting excited to have a fresh school for students and staff.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Bashaw Elementary's new addition equals fewer portables

The Manatee County School Board approves $14.7 million upgrade for Bashaw Elementary.

  • East County
  • News
School Board chairwoman Karen Carpenter, in green, makes introductory comments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2016
County, School Board talk up taxes

Reputation still a concern for School Board.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 3, 2016
Weaving creativity: Visually impaired students bond over basket weaving

ACE at Suncoast Technical College offers creative classes and socialization for visually impaired.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2016
FDOT to drop speed limit on Longboat Key

The state has decided to lower the 45-mph speed limit on a 0.3-mile stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • News
Tasha Muhammad got a bar for now and for later.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 3, 2016
Willis Elementary staff screams for ice cream

Faculty and staff got free ice cream Tuesday, May 3, as part of teacher appreciation week.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2016
Henry Rodriguez to rebrand Stickney Point motel

The prolific developer aims to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This was the third and largest year for the events group Father Daughter Dance. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Wilson.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing glams up for dads and daughters

The events group hosted its 3rd annual Father Daughter Dance.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2016
INTERACTIVE: Share your Players Theatre memories

The iconic performing arts center plans to move out of downtown Sarasota and into a new Lakewood Ranch development.

  • Sarasota
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