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The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hear about the Del Tierra project at its meeting at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 9.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 8, 2014
Commissioners to review proposed 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will review a plan for Del Tierra Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
Neal Communities Owner Pat Neal hopes to sell the company's 10,000th home in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 8, 2014
Local builder 'shatters' company record

Neal Communities recorded its most profitable year yet in 2013.

  • East County
  • News
For the month of January, admission to Florida state parks will be half-price for FSU and UCF fans. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 8, 2014
Half-price entry to Florida state parks for FSU and UCF fans

Admission to state parks will be half off Monday through Thursday during the month of January for anyone wearing FSU or UCF hats or shirts and students with current ID cards.

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Mi Pueblo offers an authentic Mexican menu and atmosphere at their locations in Sarasota and Venice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mi Pueblo

This week we went in the kitchen at Mi Pueblo, with owner Bonifacio Caro, while chef Julio prepares carne asada tacos with fresh salsa verde. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 8, 2014
School Board starts 2014 with controversy and congratulations

The Sarasota School Board's first meeting of 2014 highlighted some of the district's most noteworthy achievements and showcased a growing controversy over possible health hazards at an area elementary school.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River junior defender Alex Cook maneuvers the ball up the field during the Pirates 1-0 loss to rival Lakewood Ranch Jan. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boys Soccer vs. Braden River

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team scored in the final two minutes to edge past district rival Braden River 1-0 Jan. 7. The two teams tied 0-0 in their previous meeting earlier this season.

  • East County
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Designed as a private resort, Ohana features two-and-a-half acres of Longboat Key beachfront. Photo by Ryan Gamma.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 8, 2014
Home of the Month: Dreams for Sale

The most expensive house in town lives up to its $22 million price tag.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelsey Grau. A great blue heron arrived at Save Our Seabirds in early January.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Babies on board at SOS

Baby-bird season is upon us. Save Our Seabirds sees an influx of our feathered friends at the beginning of each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Send us your announcements

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Isabella Paspa, Linda Weber, Cindy Dasta, Jean Tarsy, Jean Zakovec and Mary Lou Decker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Calling all angels at Frosty Frolic

Linda Weber and Jean Zakovec sparkled in angel costumes at last month's Frosty Frolic, earning them a spot in our 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly Peterman, seated, center, celebrates with her book club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Beverly Peterman turns the page on her Key life

After 18 years on Longboat Key, Beverly Peterman and her husband, Ira, are starting a new chapter: They're moving back to Connecticut to be near family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Reading rainbow

Students at Haile Middle School raised more than $6,000 to further the cause of reading late last month, after the school's language arts department hosted a fundraiser for the Ethiopia Reads! organization.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Gift giver

For Lakewood Ranch resident Doreen Degirolamo, the best Christmas gift was one she already had at home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Tail tappin'

If Lakewood Ranch resident Helen Hagerty had a tail, it would be wagging.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"My main characters are resilient and strong. It doesn't mean they aren't worried, threatened or scared to death, but they figure it out and no one comes in and saves them," Mary Jane Clark says. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 8, 2014
Killer Instinct

There's almost always a smart, strong leading character who has to save herself in the face of a killer in Mary Jane Clark's mystery thrillers.

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