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"I cannot emphasize too strongly what an honor it has been to serve as New College's president," said Gordon "Mike" Michalson.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 16, 2011
New College president to retire

Gordon "Mike" Michalson will retire as New College president and return to the school as a professor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students must pass the reading and math portions of the FCAT to graduate high school.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Manatee seniors improve on FCAT retakes

Manatee County School District seniors who retook reading and math portions of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test performed at about the state average.

  • East County
  • News
Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for fully funding.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 16, 2011
Sarasota commission considers park agreement

The county is withdrawing its traditional funding of parks within the city limits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will be held in the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2011
Commission to host planning work session

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint work session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Christian Lizardi, Melissa Malanczuk, Nicolle Zampella, Jordan Dusek, Tyler Marshall and Nicole Tira were the first group out on the dance floor.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Prom

Students at Braden River High danced the night away during the school's Prom May 14 at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium. The theme for this year's Prom was Grecian Gardens. Andrew Schmidt and Alanna Condren were crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

  • East County
  • Schools
Amanda Hull, Brandon Lopez, Haley Pearson, Noelle Sporer and Julie Lichterman didn't let the weather bring them down.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Night on Main Street

Nolan Middle School students and their families and friends didn't let a little rain dampen their spirits during the school's Nolan Night on Main Street May 14. Guests enjoyed performances by the Nolan's performing arts groups, games with prizes, vendors, food and drinks and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Carol and Richard Elliott with Nola and Larry Hietbrink
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 14, 2011
Children First Celebration Gala 'Moonlight FantaSea'

Children First Celebration Gala 'Moonlight FantaSea'

  • Black Tie
The 135 runners took off running Saturday, May 14 for the Divas & Dudes 5K at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Divas & Dudes 5K

The Sarasota Opera held the Divas & Dudes 5K Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park. The 5K had 135 runners participate and raised around $3,000. The monies raised will benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera with things like tuition scholarships, transportation costs, music and uniforms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacob Hill of Consolidated Consciousness primes the wall that will be covered in graffiti art by Tion Bukue during the Golden Era Tour event at Payne Park's skate park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Golden Era Tour

The Golden Era Tour took place Saturday, May 14 at Payne Park's skate park from 5 - 11 p.m. The event included drinks, food, live graffiti art along with music by SNAPM and Big Blu House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Abt, Jane Kirschner-Tuccillo and Commissioner Willie Shaw
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Historical Society Potluck Picnic on the Porch

The Historical Society of Sarasota County held its Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic on the Porch Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Observer asked this group of guys from Sarasota Military Academy to give us their best pose.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy students swapped their school uniforms for posh gowns and tuxes for prom night, held at Polo Grill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School students enjoy dancing around with their friends Saturday, May 14 at the Sarasota High School's prom at the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom

Sarasota High School students danced up a storm at their Black Tie themed Prom Saturday, May 14 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alexis Orgera laughs and smiles at the warm reception she received from her peers at her book release party Saturday, May 14 at Red Panty Press Studio.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Orgera Book Release Party

Alexis Orgera held a book release party for her first book of poetry, "How like foreign objects" Saturday, May 14 at Red Panty Press Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Razan Waliagha and Kalsey Knutson were among the first out on the dance floor for Lakewood Ranch's 2011 Prom.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Prom

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School partied the night away at Prom May 13 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota. This year's Prom featured an Asian-inspired theme, "Dance with the Dragon."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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