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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2011
Thieves swipe backflow preventers

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are searching for the suspect(s) who stole five backflow preventers from a Lakewood Ranch shopping plaza.

  • East County
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A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: East County

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
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Meet today's 'In the Kitchen' chef: Lyndsy McDonald
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lyndsy McDonald

Being married to a chef, Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald often finds herself with plenty of leftovers in her refrigerator. The Lakewood Ranch-based businesswoman loves to use them to create interesting pizzas. In fact, she used leftover chicken from her daughter's fourth birthday to create this dish.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
Easter Seals students participate in Gladiators Olympics

The Bradenton Gladiators recently hosted the Gladiators Olympics for Easter Seals students, allowing students to compete amongst their peers, have fun and put their skills to the test.

  • East County
  • Sports
The meeting started an 9 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2011
County considers legislative priorities

New priorities under consideration are basin boards and growth management.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
LRLL fall registration dates announced

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for its fall baseball season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 26 and Sept. 9 and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 27 and Sept. 10.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2011
School district offers help line for parents

The Manatee County School District today opened a special back-to-school phone line for parents with questions about registration, bus stops and other issues.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ava, 4 ½, and Chloe, 6 ½, Tesinksy hold onto green ballons Monday, August 8 during vacation bible school at Siesta Key Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SKC V.B. "Everglades Adventure"

The campers at Siesta Key Chapel will be having quite an adventure this week at vacation bible school. This year's theme is 'Everglades Adventure'.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Daughter/mother duo Heidi Allwood and Holly Baracchini opened Little Bookworms six years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2011
Ranch's Little Bookworms to close

The store on Lakewood Ranch Main Street is expected to close Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • News
The latest turtle to hatch on Longboat Key will be excavated Aug. 10, at Whitney Beach, 6751 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 8, 2011
Longboat nest opening to take place Wednesday

Another Longboat turtle nest hatched and will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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