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Some of the over 300 participants leave the starting line in a frenzy during the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run

Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. There will be 10 1-mile fun runs every Tuesday through the summer. Once four have been completed the participant will receive a free t-shirt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Rudo, 6, works on painting in her name written out in Greek letters Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: It's All Greek to Me!

Students enjoy learning about art and Greek culture Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gavin Meshad will serve as the new St. Armands Business Improvement District director.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2011
Gavin Meshad appointed to St. Armands BID

Meshad is vice chairman of Gateway Bank and vice president of JWM Management Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Updated emergency contact forms can be dropped off at the Longboat Key Police Station.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 14, 2011
Longboat police seeks emergency contact information

The Longboat Key Police Department needs updated emergency contact information on file for emergency purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
All four vehicles burglarized were left unlocked, a Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2011
Vehicles burglarized in Tara

Vehicles in the Teal Trace neighborhood in Tara were burglarized last night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finish as tournament runner-up

The Manatee Cal Ripken 9U All-Stars finished second in the Nations Baseball State Championships June 3-5 in Clearwater.

  • East County
  • Sports
A dozen or so American flags set up around the base of the sign denoting the Blue Star Memorial Highway flap in the breeze on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flags flying

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Since then, Americans have been celebrating Flag Day each year on June 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deputy County Administrator Dave Bullock said he foresees no 'significant budget issues' within the next couple of years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2011
Sarasota County improves budget forecast

Sarasota County government is projecting that property-tax revenues will begin to rebound after 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River graduate Kristin Terrana is Manatee County's Golden Herald winner for art.
  • By Bill Ferrell
  • June 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Student art show

Students from Lakewood Ranch and Braden River high schools showcased their artistic talents during the ComCenter Young Artist Exhibition last week.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Pirate volleyball camp dates announced

Braden River High will host its Pirate Volleyball Camp July 25-27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2011
Mustangs finish second in Sunshine State all-sports awards

Lakewood Ranch High scored 610.5 points to finish second overall in Class 4A in the FHSAA Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup all-sports awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
State Sen. Mike Bennett, left, said he looks forward to traveling and fishing following his term in the Florida Senate.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2011
Bennett will not run for U.S. Congress

State Sen. Mike Bennett said in a statement June 13 he will not pursue a bid for Congress.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The entrance of Longbeach Village will be roped off while a ruptured sewer line is removed and replaced.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 13, 2011
Village sewer line ruptures

An underground sewer line near the entrance of Longbeach Village has ruptured and must be replaced.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cal Bonnett, left, and Dennis Hassell, right, presented Jay Anderson of Edgewater Contracters Inc., with the Rookie Small Business award at last year's event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2011
Chamber announces new Small Business Awards format

This year's awards ceremony will feature an Academy Award-style presentation at the Players Theatre.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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