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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2010
OBITUARY: The Rev. Kenneth 'Father Ken' Higginbotham

The Rev. Kenneth Higginbotham, 82, was serving at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church at the time of his death.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2010
School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 9, 2010
Early voting begins today

Voters can cast their ballots at four locations in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
Bayflite responds to two Key accidents

The men were taken by helicopter Saturday to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
Superintendent challenges FCAT grades

The Florida Department of Education today released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results. The Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is questioning the accuracy of the results.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Steff's Stuff

Stephanie Claussen opened Steff's Stuff in Whitney Beach Plaza two-and-one-half years ago.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2010
BRE student signs national anthem (WITH VIDEO)

River Club resident Levi Waxler signed the national anthem at the Ray's game Wednesday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 6, 2010
Brown running for second term

District 4 Commissioner Jim Brown has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 6, 2010
City cancels state of emergency

With less than a 1% chance of the oil spill affecting Sarasota's beaches, the city canceled the state of emergency declared in May.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2010
Wallenda to perform on St. Armands Circle

The performance will be filmed for a 'Discovery Channel' program.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Mustang Soccer Camp

This week, children ages 6-14 gathered at Lakewood Ranch High School for the Lakewood Ranch Mustang Soccer Camp.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

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