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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 28, 2010
Kids tee off at Peridia

Peridia Golf and Country Club held its first week of its annual Summer Golf Camp June 14-18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
Deputies arrest East County school worker

A custodian at Haile Middle School was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
Manatee district to present budget cuts tonight

The proposal includes levying a critical need property tax. The Manatee County School Board will not be voting at tonight's meeting.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 28, 2010
Lorenzo Hubbard pitches his dream job (VIDEO)

A&E's man-of-the-week, Lorenzo Hubbard, host of BLAB TV's 'On the Town with Lorenzo,' shares his pitch for Oprah Winfrey's 'Your OWN Show' reality competition.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: The Polo Grill and Bar

The Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Kluaber shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 28, 2010
Strip-club rules to be changed

A flaw in the county's definition of some adult businesses was being interpreted to mean the county now was allowing fully nude employees at those establishments.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Arnold Fein

Arnold Fein was an active member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Met Day Spa & Salon

Growing up riding his bike to St. Armands Circle, starting in the apparel industry at the age of 15 and working on the Circle through college prepared Geoffrey Michel to end up exactly where he is now - alongside his wife, Brenda, operating The Met.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 28, 2010
OBITUARY: Maureen Browne

Maureen Browne was proud of her contributions to Title IX.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival

Chefs from Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will put their best barbecue forward at the annual Main Street Barbecue Cook Off and Beer Festival at 4 p.m., June 26 on Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fundraiser

The event will take place from noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, at T'Katz Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 25, 2010
Siesta to host oil-spill forums

The public will be able to ask questions of the county's emergency management chief as well as officials from the Coast Guard, NOAA, DEP and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2010
Key Club presents new drawings

On Thursday, Longboat Key Club and Resort officials presented drawings to Town Hall that showed the Islandside project's wellness center relocation and five new villa buildings on the north parcel.

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 24, 2010
Banyan Theater Company Opening Night Pre-Show Dinner

Banyan Theater Company Opening Night Pre-Show Dinner

  • Black Tie
  • By Melissa Williams
  • June 24, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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