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Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2013
Manatee Crew to hold fundraiser

The Manatee Crew team will hold a fundraiser from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, at Pier 22.

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Goodwill Manasota is seeking non-perishable food items for its summer food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Manatee and All Faiths Food bank.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 2, 2013
Goodwill launches food drive

The public can donate food to any Goodwill location in Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and DeSoto counties from Aug. 4 through Aug. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2013
Schools host uniform fairs

Several East County elementary schools today and Saturday will host uniform fairs for new and returning students.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2013
Lakewood swimmers to hold car wash

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team will hold a car wash Aug. 24 to help raise money for the upcoming season.

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A special meeting at Town Hall on Aug. 14 will help to finalize the town manager's recommended budget.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 2, 2013
Incomplete budget presented

The town's recommended budget was presented to commissioners Thursday, but it's incomplete until pension costs are revealed later this month.

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The SEC arranged the sale of a five-acre parcel of land located at 15576 Fruitville Road, once owned by Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Judge orders sale of Nadel property

United States District Judge Richard Lazzara authorized the sale of a five-acre tract of land once belonging to deceased Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel July 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Multiple gunmen opened fire killing a man around 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 1, 2013
BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

BEERASOTA: KBBA and Sam Smith Organic Lager

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Sfincione
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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • August 1, 2013
Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

Supernova Café Shines Brightly for Casual Italian Dining

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • August 1, 2013
Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

Get the Look! How to Make Smoky Eyes

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • August 1, 2013
Cheers: The Manhattan

Cheers: The Manhattan

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Sheriff Tom Knight announces the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft called Operation Booster Bumper.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 1, 2013
Sheriff's operation a success

Sheriff Tom Knight announced this afternoon the success of a sting operation that landed 59 shoplifting suspects behind bars.

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CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2013
Aug. 1 Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat; Food fight commences at State Street garage; Smooth waters: Joe Dobson; Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

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