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Gladys Jackson, Tarnara Byoce, 3, and Shwntel Thomas enjoy splashing around in the smaller fountain area of the Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Fountain Fun

With heat in the high 80's and low mid 90's, many people are looking for ways to beat the heat around town. One fun place is the Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2011
Cain campaign stops in Bradenton

Presidential hopeful Herman Cain was in bed with the flu, but his campaign still made the first stop of his Common Sense Solutions bus tour of Florida at Mixon Fruit Farms today.

  • East County
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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The board will hold its regular meeting at 1 p.m. in the auditorium on the second floor of the Waldemere Medical Plaza; the budget hearing will begin at 5:01 p.m.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 19, 2011
Hospital board to approve final millage rate, budget

The Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors will accept public comments until 4:30 p.m. today on the medical center's millage rate and fiscal year 2011 budget.

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The Sarasota City Commission will also discuss a potential referendum to increase their salaries tonight at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 19, 2011
Commission will approve budget tonight

Sarasota city commissioners must approve on second reading tonight a budget that proposes a 5.3% millage rate increase.

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Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Catch of the Day

Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.

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  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. Sept. 20 in the first-floor chambers of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 19, 2011
County considers Tara bridge proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday will hear updates on the 44th Avenue East Extension, among other items.

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Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

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Harrison Troyan, 4 ½, had a good time riding the waves during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, out at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Surfer Dude

The 80 kids and 112 volunteers who took part in Hang Ten for Autism lucked out with some perfect little waves and tons of sunshine.

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Six members of the Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team placed in the Top 20 at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to second-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 45 points to finish second by Estero (24 points) at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 17.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 18, 2011
The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

The Church of the Redeemer Holds A Reception for King James' Bible

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  • News
Lakewood Ranch fell to 1-2 on the season with a 26-20 loss to Bayshore Sept. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2011
Bruins top Mustangs

A fumble late in the fourth quarter set up Bayshore High's game-winning touchdown as the host Bruins defeated Lakewood Ranch 26-20 in non-district action Sept. 16, marking Bayshore's first win over a Manatee County foe since 2007.

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