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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 14, 2012
Circle will seek BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Rothschild works on a female sculpture in her home studio.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 14, 2012
Neighbors: Marilyn Rothschild

For this Longboat Key artist, a sculpture is worth 1,000 photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
K2 is a mixture of herbs and spices applied with a synthetic chemical compound similar to the active ingredient in marijuana.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
K2 crisis hits close to home

An "herbal incense" known as K2 or K2 Spice is addictive and is causing worrisome side effects in those taking it. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently banned the product for six more months.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Parents of bus crash victims to file lawsuit against district

Eight families of students involved in a Jan. 5 bus crash have notified Manatee County Public Schools they plan to take the district to court.

  • East County
  • News
Homeowners Chrissie and Samuel Budd and their home insurance company, First Community Insurance Co., have reached a confidential settlement, the Budds’ attorney Jose Sosa said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Parties settle burned home suit

A trial regarding the Greenbrook home that burned down in 2008 was slated to begin this month.

  • East County
  • News
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch co-president Debbie Rubin and volunteer Debbie Arronis had fun playing with Tanya.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Growth prompts plans to expand

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch is conducting a high-end raffle to raise funds.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Lakewood Ranch plans St. Patrick's Day celebration

A parade and Irish Celtic Festival will be held March 17, at Central Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
District considers budget consultant

MGT of America found more than $23 million in savings during its recent evaluation of the Sarasota County School District's budget.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
News Briefs

Bashaw Elementary to raise funds for reading; VPK Priority Choice Open Enrollment starts; Manatee targets unlicensed contractors

  • East County
  • News
Dancers kept the audience captivated throughout their performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Braden River High School showcases student talent

Braden River High School's Academy of Arts and Communications Technology hosted its fourth annual Art & Film Festival March 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2012
Judge narrows scope of Heritage Harbour lawsuit

A legal dispute between the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and the Lighthouse Cove Homeowners Association is moving forward.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 14, 2012
Observed: Help! My MIL bought an iPhone

I know I probably shouldn't be writing this about my mother-in-law; I'm treading into dangerous territory here. But, she lives all the way in Orlando. And I'm pretty confident she won't be able to find this on our website, anyway.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Greg Steube
  • March 14, 2012
My View: Balancing a budget without increasing taxes

The challenge of the Legislature this year was passing a balanced budget without increasing taxes on our citizens.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 14, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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