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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Town, FDOT to talk crosswalks

The liability of the town and other agencies in a recent fatality is unclear, but they'll talk about ways to improve GMD safety at an upcoming workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Board weeds through hedge issues

The Planning & Zoning Board found that issues involving hedge-height regulations were too complicated to resolve during Tuesday's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Campers practice climbing the web.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
IDA moves forward with new maintenance facility

Supervisors are ready to approve construction of a facility that meets the state requirement that a building withstand 140-mph winds.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's irrigation water provider, Braden River Utilities, is raising its rates by 50% to improve infrastructure and pay for other necessary projects.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
LWR CDD budgets see increases

Rate increases for irrigation water is one reason for 2013 assessment increases.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
School Board ends short Wednesday schedule

After a unanimous vote by the Manatee County School Board, schools will be on a daily uniform schedule for the first time since 2007.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
School Board budget projects surplus

Superintendent Tim McGonegal hopes to use the extra dollars to give district employees a 1% bonus.

  • East County
  • News
A certified athletic trainer, Braden River High School’s news principal, Jenni Gilray, said she decided to go into administration so she could affect more students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
East County welcomes new leadership

Tara Elementary School and Braden River High School will open to students this August with new principals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
News Briefs

Bullock contract on workshop agenda; P&Z recommends Future Land Use changes; Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Public Works Projects Manager James K. Linkogle discusses the preparedness information available for residents.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
In case of a disaster, the town helps residents to be prepared

Hurricane season runs June through November. But, the time to act is when it is still sunny, according to speakers at the Public Outreach meeting held Friday, June 15, at Longboat Key Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Island Chapel searches for its new minister

The Longboat Island Chapel has been hosting guest speakers, as the Pastoral Search Committee begins its search.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Black prepares his secret rib recipe at his home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
News Briefs

Workshop educates about impaired driving

  • East County
  • News
Brittany Wenger. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
Ranch teen advances in Google competition

Brittany Wenger, 17, is one of 15 finalists from thousands of entries worldwide to compete in the Google Science Fair Competition.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney, left, and Heritage Harbour resident Tim Larson, of Salt of the Earth, can’t wait to break ground on the memorial next month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2012
Observed: Perseverance, passion yield patriotic results

Lakewood Ranch resident Gene Sweeney is taking a lesson from Thomas Jefferson.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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