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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Students compete in technology contest

The best technology minds in the county converged Feb. 16, at Manatee High School, for the annual Technology Student Association District Competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Roger Goldstein and Barry Bakal
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Opera Night at Temple Beth Israel

The Temple Beth Israel's men's organization hosted studio artists of the Sarasota Opera Association Tuesday, Feb. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Manatee County Sheriff's report states a home in the 10500 block of Cheval Place, in River Club South, was burglarized sometime between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2013
$39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home

A home in the East County's River Club community was burglarized Tuesday night. Authorities are searching for leads.

  • East County
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Barbara Kerwin and Carol Peschel
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting

Longboat Key contractor Rusty Chinnis spoke to members of the Longboat Key Garden Club about the Sister Key Conservancy, the Sarasota Bay Watch and scallop restoration during the club's monthly meeting Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Windward Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Pettinato, event chairwoman, and Arleen Klein, For the Cure treasurer
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sports Day For the Cure

The ladies of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed a brief morning of tennis and golf (cut short by inclement weather), Tuesday, Feb. 26, followed by a luncheon in the club's Harbourside Dining Room. The event raised money for Breast Health Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Because of the popularity of Joy Baker's blog, the current residents at Villa Am Meer say trespassing has become a problem. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
The Villa on the Sea

The old Gulf-side home intrigued Joy Baker for more than a decade. Finally, in 2010, she set out to learn about the home and its history.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract that freezes pension plans and shifts union members into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Our View: Recommendations

Three competitive races with six candidates vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission are a sign of community engagement. It's healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Stephanie Lloyd, leading Katy, and her daughter, Cassie, on Baxter
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2013
Cowboy Trail, Cowgirl Ride

East County residents Stephanie and Cassie Lloyd have made a family tradition of traveling the Florida Cracker Trail each year.

  • East County
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Rick Mills
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2013
Manatee Schools hire new leader

Rick Mills, known for his work with Chicago's JROTC program, will lead a district in turmoil.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2013
How Will We Pay? Diversifying revenues and lowering property taxes

On the heels of a discussion about growth in Manatee County came another Jan. 15 workshop about how to pay for it.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A home at 1100 Bogey Lane in Country Club Shores received more than $25,000 in damage Saturday night when a woman rammed into the house with her car.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Woman crashes car into Key home

A New York woman told police she thought she had miles to go to get to Gulf of Mexico Drive, but slammed, instead, into a house.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Pit bull fight frighten neighbors

The owner of the 6-year-old pit bull believes he was agitated when he fought another dog.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Candidate Contributions

With less than a month to go until the town of Longboat Key's Tuesday, March 12 municipal election, campaign contributions continue to climb.

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