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Collectively, 46,807 students attend area schools — a 2% increase from the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 26, 2014
Five-day count of Manatee County students up 2% from 2013-2014 school year

The Manatee County School District gauged an increase of 1,007 students for the 2014-2015 school year after a five-day count.

  • East County
  • Schools
Angela, David and Lea Thierman filled their trays at the 2012 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club reschedules Lawn Party to Dec. 6

Organizers opted to push the event back by four weeks due to concerns about conflicts with a St. Armands event scheduled for the original date.

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Janet Andres, a Manatee County resident from Longboat Key, casts her vote at the Longboat Island Chapel Tuesday morning.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 26, 2014
Sarasota and Manatee county voters turn out on Longboat

Primary elections for both counties see steady turnout at Longboat Island Chapel and Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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Sanborn Studios claims it lost the business of a client because the county had a prejudice against Sanborn.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 26, 2014
Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

The film production company said Sarasota County had undermined its reputation among clients and in the industry.

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Go to sarasotavotes.com or votemanatee.com to find a polling location.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 26, 2014
Primary election polls open today

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

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Two new faces will join the City Commission in November, as two sitting commissioners seeking county office are set to resign.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2014
City seeks applicants for commission seats

With two vacancies set to open on the Sarasota City Commission later this year, the city will begin accepting applications from interested candidates next week.

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The Sarasota County Commission will discuss the media production incentive rebate program, the Come As You Are homeless shelter and Sarasota County Area Transit tomorrow.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 25, 2014
County Commission convenes for August meeting

The Sarasota County Commission will gather tomorrow for the first part of a two-day meeting after the summer recess.

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The sky was slightly cloudy Monday, with highs in the low 90s.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 25, 2014
Longboat Key temperatures reach record highs

Temperatures reached a scorching 100 degrees over the weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2014
Primary election takes place tomorrow

Longboat Key residents vote at two separate places on the island, depending on whether they live in Sarasota or Manatee county.

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The district reserved $1.68 million to hire about 35 security personnel to occupy each area elementary school.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 25, 2014
School District to decide on armed security at elementary schools

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. July 26, the Manatee County School District will discuss options for armed security personnel at each area elementary school.

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Jackie Apatow, Monica Caldwell and Cooper, Abby and Rebecca Zion all live in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Picnic

Members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered at Summerfield Park Aug. 23 for a special gathering and havdalah ceremony.

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Hundreds of families turned out for the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash

Hundreds of families donned their swimsuits Aug. 23 and headed to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash event.

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Longboat Key reported just .28 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens in 2012.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2014
Longboat Key makes list of Florida's safest places

The town is the 10th safest city in Florida, according to Safe Choice Security's "20 Safest Cities in Florida."

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Everglades University Sarasota campus President Kristi Mollis and Bob Knapik.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand opening of Everglades University solar energy teaching lab

Everglades University showcased its new outdoor solar energy teaching lab to the public Aug. 21 at the lab's grand opening.

  • East County
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Temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees in the summer heat inside a locked car. These temperatures can be fatal for children and animals.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2014
VIDEO: Sheriff's Office warns community of heat danger

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office made a video to demonstrate the dangerous rise in temperatures that occur inside a vehicle when it is off.

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