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  • Michael Eng
  • August 13, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Back-to-School Party for Grown-Ups

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this event at 8 p.m., Aug. 14, at the restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Christopher Miller
  • August 13, 2010
Gecko's hosts 'Beauty and the Geek' party

Gecko's Grill and Pub hosted this first annual event at 9 p.m., Aug. 12.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 13, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2010
OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Rhea Goldman, 100, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 12, 2010
Town prepares for beach project

Town attorney David Persson has drafted a letter to Gulf-front property owners requesting they sign easements for the town's upcoming beach project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: LAC Sports Camp

The East County Observer caught up with children at the Longwood Athletic Club Sports Camp to hear what they thought about the week's festivities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2010
Superintendent hosts roundtable discussion

The Manatee CEO Roundtable will meet at 8 a.m., Friday at the school district's School Support Center.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Yogis do the plank on Siesta Key Beach

More than 200 people raised their faces to the sun Saturday, Aug. 7, on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Fifth Third launches school supply drive

In partnership with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Fifth Third Bank has announced its second "Back to School" supply drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
Election change gains steam

More than two dozen people asked the Charter Review Committee to move the spring election date to the November general election to save money and increase voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
Residents target homeless feedings

People living and working around Selby Five Points Park explore an Orlando law that severely restricts homeless feedings in its parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
CHARTER REVIEW BOARD: County charter changes debated

Five candidates with diverse backgrounds are trying to fill two Charter Review Board seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Cops Corner 08.12.10

A golf-shop manager heard a cracking sound inside the store and knew exactly what it was - the snapping of a club head off the shaft.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
HOSPITAL BOARD: Candidates differ on expansion policy

Only one of six hospital board seats up for grabs is on the primary election ballot Aug. 24. The two candidates agree on the millage rate, but have different views over a possible expansion into Manatee County.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

This is the year. These are the elections to sweep out the status quo and start anew. Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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