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The Garbage-Men Band played one its final shows in the Sarasota County Commission Chambers Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garbage Men rock Commission Chambers

Sarasota County commissioners honored the Garbage-Men Band, a local group known for their recycled instruments, during a meeting Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
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The students with Lou and Rosemary Oberndorf. (Missing Kemery Colbert, Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School; Nino Coutelle, Pine View School; Carlen Dickerson, Booker High; Carly Grimes, Pine View School and Rebecca Warner, North Port High.)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 21, 2014
Town Hall Scholars receive college scholarships

The 15 students each received a $2,000 scholarship for their continuing education.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Donation tosses up fun

Students at Nolan Middle School now can toss their way to victory thanks to a donation by Lowe's.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Montooth author visits classroom

Greenfield Plantation resident Cameron Schindler, with his first-grade class at Rowlett Elementary School, had a special surprise visitor to his classroom - his grandfather, Robert Jay.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
More than 750 single-family homes sold in April in Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota Association of Realtors.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2014
Real estate sales sizzle in April

Sarasota County recorded the second greatest number of property sales in its history last month, with more than 1,100 closed transactions.

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Family-owned and operated, the Broken Egg has been a breakfast, lunch and cocktail tradition since 1985.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Broken Egg

This week we went in the kitchen at The Broken Egg with owner Dawn Hair and chef Marco Estrada while he prepares Don's Fiesta Skillet, a Mexican-inspired breakfast medley with chorizo and peppers, served over a bed of the restaurant's Cheesy Potato Casserole.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 21, 2014
IDA budget increases by 5.4%

IDA officials plan to use $100,000 in reserves to fund improvements to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall and reduce district contributions to the IDA budget.

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Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch will feature 1,500 homes on 643 acres, if approved by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners June 5.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
Developer reveals new community's features

Although cosmetic details of Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch remain a secret, its developer promises senior-friendly features in homes.

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A Channel 7 WWSB ABC news reporter interviews Principal Bill Stenger by the raft. Photo by Laurie Rahn
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2014
Principal floats for school fundraiser

Willis Elementary students took aim at their principal after raising nearly $42,000.

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File photo The Creekwood Master Association dedicated its memorial, partially funded by the county's community enhancement program, during a Memorial Day celebration in 2010.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 21, 2014
Refocused grant program aims to better neighborhoods

By providing a little nudge, Manatee County hopes people will reinvest in their communities.

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Courtesy photos DeAnne Sipes, Sophia Masterson, Samantha Roller, Elizabeth Torres and Adriana Fernandez
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Students sing for voice school

The Sarasota Voice Academy held its first spring performance, themed 'Divas, Divos and Desserts,' April 27, at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Senior earns art scholarship

Braden River High School senior Rachel Stenger has earned a $1,000 scholarship from the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Gullett families honor teachers

Families at Gullett Elementary School celebrated their teachers and school staff during National Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 through May 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Last call for graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Side yard becomes private oasis

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents Jim and Phyllis McGuire decided to put their green thumbs to use this past winter by creating a small oasis in their side yard.

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