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Under the new process, the School Board will act as the primary information-gathering body and will hold workshops to discuss budget-related issues and gather information from staff, departments and the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2011
Superintendent announces new budget process

A new budget development process is being implemented for the Manatee County School District's 2012-2013 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Van and Diana Neely and Mickey Gager
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry begged the question: Grouper or Mullet? But pioneers and other Longboat Key Residents seemed to enjoy both equally on Friday, Oct. 21 at Mar Vista. Mar Vista served the seafood along with other southern comfort foods: fried green tomatoes, okra and cheese grits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Joe Barbetta poses with Linda and Bob Long and Norma Roembke Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Boniface's.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest at St. Boniface

St. Boniface and the Siesta Key/Greater Sarasota Republican Club enjoyed an evening full of bratwurst, pork tenderloin, apple strudel, beer and live German music Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Boniface's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alise Mirikitani, 8, proved she had a good reach.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 21 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for the Y's annual Fall Festival event. Children and their families enjoyed carnival-style games, music and other festivities.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High football team improved to 3-0 in Class 6A-District 7 with a 35-21 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2011
Mustangs remain perfect in district

The Lakewood Ranch High football team scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 35-21 victory over visiting Dixie Hollins in a Class 6A-District 7 Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Boater's Paradise

Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The suspects stole $40 cash and a $150 metro PCS phone. They returned to their vehicle and fled the area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2011
Man robbed at gas station

A Sarasota man was robbed at gunpoint at a gas station in the 2800 block of University Parkway Oct. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Kaiser, outgoing executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 21, 2011
Kaiser departing Education Foundation

Cindy Kaiser, executive director of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County since 2007, is leaving the organization to handle long-term family health issues, the foundation announced Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents and visitors may still use the Turtle beach area, but are urged not to wade, swim or participate in any other water recreation event until the advisory is lifted. It is still safe to fish and consume fish caught in this area. File photo.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 21, 2011
Beach water advisory issued for Turtle Beach

Sarasota County Health Department officials discovered an elevated level of enterococci (enteric) bacteria from beach water samples.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mark Smith, president of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 21, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Mark Smith

President of the board of directors of All Faiths Food Bank; he has been a member of the board since 2006.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Grip

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips on improving your grip.

  • East County
  • Sports
Max Goldner enjoys the beach on Long Island but is currently prohibited by town codes from visiting Longboat Key’s beaches.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed that a committee should discuss ways to compromise on allowing dogs to access a small section of the island's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sally Schule, Gwen MacKenzie, Kyla Weiner, Susan Jones and Alex Quarles
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 20, 2011
Key to the Cure 'The Pink Party'

Key to the Cure 'The Pink Party'

  • Black Tie
Dr. Janet Whitlock was surprised by all the people who were in the hospital to greet her and wish her a happy birthday and congratulate her on 30 years as a veterinarian at Beneva Animal Hospital.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Surprise party at Beneva Animal Hospital

The Beneva Animal Hospital held an open house and surprise birthday and anniversary party on for Dr. Janet Whitlock, Thursday, Oct. 20 at the hospital. Whitlock has been the owner and main veterinarian at the facility for 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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