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Graduating Manatee seniors this year will attend more than 240 different colleges and universities this year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2011
Manatee's Class of 2011 nets $9 million in scholarships

Not counting Florida Bright Future Scholarships, Manatee County's public school seniors earned more than $9 million in scholarships.

  • East County
  • News
Cassidy Claire Johnson, who turns 15 years old on June 17, enjoyed an early birthday celebration.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland School's Out Party

East County students celebrated the start of summer vacation during Woodland, The Community Church's School's Out Party June 15. Students enjoyed riding down inflatable water slides while hanging out with their friends. The event was part of Woodland's Summer Night Series. Every Wednesday night throughout the summer, students will enjoy a different activity, including cooking, bowling, roller-skating, capture the flag and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Sarasota County Commission considers whistleblower policy

Sarasota commissioners seek more information on a measure that would protect employees from reprisal if they report wrongdoing in county government.

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Hostess Mickey Fine and Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society member Lori Dorman
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Temple members enjoy 'Fine' dining

Marty and Mickey Fine's abode at The Tower Residences on Watergate Drive was the prime setting for an elegant Sunday brunch June 12, for members of the Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Salvation Army seeks donations

If you missed spring-cleaning or need an excuse for summer cleaning, the Salvation Army's Center of Hope is in need of twin flat sheets, towels and washcloths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Front row: Lance Anspach and his niece Aliyonna Booker; Back row: Texcellence coordinator Alina Klein, Lance’s mom, Kristine Anspach, his aunt Amanda Davis, Education Foundation board member and donor Jason Swift and Dale Ott
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Texcellence marks 4,500th donation

Fifth-grader Lance Anspach arrived June 7, at Riverview High School, not only to take home his first computer but also to learn his family was the 4,500th in Sarasota County to benefit from the Texcellence Computer Donation Program.

  • Sarasota
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Chief Latrina Foster and petty officers Michael Alvarez, Ron Haddock, Gabriel Vazquez and Marlon Daley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Reporting for duty, sir

As cars drove by the Sailor Statue Wednesday, they gave a friendly honk.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Daughters Courtney Wise, Whitney Wise Verdoni and Erika Wise know they have someone special in their father, Carl Wise.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 16, 2011
Father of the Brides

From dress shopping assistant to personal chauffer, Carl Wise, father of three daughters, is changing dad's role in the wedding process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eileen Wallace, owner of Write On and More, said the area is safer for her customers without the benches.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Businesses laud bench removals

Store owners said vagrant activity has decreased since benches were removed from Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Briefs

County improves its budget forecast; New College has eight Fulbright scholars; Sarasota real-estate sales stay strong

  • Sarasota
  • News
The portion of Blackburn Point Park known as Fisherman’s Island will feature fishing piers, a kayak launch and a playground.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Casey Key voices park concerns

With more traffic expected after the improvements to Blackburn Point Park, Key residents want assurance they can get to their homes with minimal delay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Buchanan
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Buchanan exonerated in elections probe

Officials investigated claims that Rep. Vern Buchanan illegally reimbursed employees of his former car dealerships for contributing to his campaigns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An astoundingly expensive $20 million proposal to upgrade the public beach facilities at Siesta Key beach is not only out of touch with fiscal realities, it misses a central point: The draw of Siesta Key beach is the beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Our View: Siesta Beach plan unreal

Siesta Key Beach is one of Sarasota's jewels and a critical component of the economic pillar of tourism - a major leg of our economy long term. It is part of who we are.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 16, 2011
Forty Carrots preschoolers show love for dads

In honor of Father's Day this Sunday, we asked preschoolers what makes their dads special.

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  • News
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