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  • By Gene Jaleski
  • June 2, 2010
My View

Why I resigned from the commission

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2010
Cops Corner

May 24 Extended stay 9:51 a.m. -- 700 block of Tarawitt Drive. Parking Violation. Police observed a 40-foot Bluebird Presidential motor home parked in a front yard. A business card was left on the windshield that advised the owner that an ordinance exists that prohibits motor-home parking for an extended period of time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2010
Our View

Jaleski's successor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
ASSESSMENT

The Braden River High football team wrapped up its spring season with a 42-21 loss to Riverview May 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Klawans' complete game propels MELL to win

Manatee East Little League's Czaia & Gallagher defeated Skyking Fireworks 6-4 May 25 to capture the District 26 County Cup Minor's division championship for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
Black belt prepares for World Games

Braden River Middle seventh-grader Michael Santoni was named to the U.S. National Martial Arts Team earlier this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 2, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Justin Klawans

The Observer spotlights Manatee East pitcher Justin Klawans.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 2, 2010
Cultural remix

DJ Pram learned a long time ago that American dance tracks mixed with Bollywood beats keep parties hopping - no matter the crowd.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2010
Boy Scout earns Eagle ranking

Braden River High School student Ryan Morrissey, 16, recently earned the highest rank possible in the Boy Scouts of America organization during a special Eagle Ceremony May 2 at Camp Flying Eagle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2010
East Rotary Club adds new member

The Rotary Club of East Manatee is proud to announce the induction of its newest member, Peter Mann.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 2, 2010
Pattern perfect

Asolo costume draper Casey Costello explains what it was like to make 31 dresses for three women in one 1930s-era musical.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2010
Residents sew seeds for Ranch SmartFarm

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2010
Lack of volunteers threatens work at East County rescue

East County-based Honor Sanctuary has lost about 35% of its volunteers in the last month.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 2, 2010
Fishing shot lands Key photographer in magazine

Mary Lou Johnson's 'Morning Ritual' continues to make waves four years after it was snapped.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2010
Fishkind presentation earns mixed reviews

Dr. Hank Fishkind, the economist who conducted a feasibility study for Lakewood Ranch, spoke to residents about his findings last week.

  • East County
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