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Storm clouds loom over Lakewood Ranch Main Street Friday morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2014
Weekend forecasts shows rain

The National Weather Service reports a 30% chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout the weekend and early next week in the Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
The CSAB advises and makes recommendations to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners regarding priorities and expenditures of the County's dedicated millage for children’s services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 15, 2014
Manatee County accepts Children's Services Board applications

Manatee County is accepting applications to fill three seats on the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
  • News
Gabriella Ramirez, Luz Barrero and Marthin Ramirez snack on ice cream.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Ice Cream Social

Tara Elementary students and their families indulged in ice cream covered in candy toppings and other delectables Aug. 14 at the school's Ice Cream Social. Students also visited their future classrooms, sat at their new desks and met with teachers.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Sebor was found running barefoot in the area near the Papa John's he allegedly robbed. He told deputies he was running barefoot because he was a "Florida boy."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 15, 2014
'Florida boy' arrested for Papa John's robbery

Scott Sebor, 44, turned himself into the Sarasota County Jail after the Sheriff's Office put out a warrant for his arrest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Husband and wife professionals Lock and Amanda Cleary network with new friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Young Professionals Monthly Social

Members of Manatee Young Professionals enjoyed drinks, dinner and making new contacts, Aug. 14, at MacAllisters Grill and Tavern, during the group's monthly social.

  • East County
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Members of the Sarasota Voice Academy with co-founders Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Summer Music Series

Members of the Sarasota Voice Academy along with Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow performed light Opera songs for attendees of the Rosedale Summer Music series, Aug. 14, in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
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"Sarasota blew away the competition with the first place ranking in hotels and nightlife."
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
Sarasota: the 'sexiest small city in America'

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 1 on its list of the 10 'sexiest small cities in America,' which also includes Bradenton two spots below.

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Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer said the bonnethead shark is an efficient biomedical model.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Mote scientist receives Distinguished Fellow award

The American Elasmobranch Society presented its Distinguished Fellow Award this month to Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer, for his work studying the disease-fighting traits of sharks and rays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting was held at the Manatee County Government commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2014
Board recommends marina elimination

The Planning Commission has endorsed Lennar's plans to remove a marina from the Heritage Harbour development plan.

  • East County
  • News
Applications for Longboat Key's new retirement board of trustees are now available at Town Hall.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 14, 2014
Volunteers needed for new retirement board of trustees

Applications are now available for five open seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Diana Green talks about the School District's recent technology purchases for county classrooms.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 14, 2014
School Boards collaborate

The Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties' School Boards met Aug. 13 at Polo Grill and Bar to share ideas on technology in the classroom and other relevant topics to today's students.

  • East County
  • Schools
Underwater robot Waldo was recovered by boat Aug. 13, following a mission that covered 140 miles and returned to Mote. (Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 14, 2014
No red tide impacts detected alongshore

Mote, FWC and USF scientists continue to monitor a bloom at least 20 miles offshore from Dixie to northern Pinellas counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt stand on the dock a Lawrence Pointe property owner built in 1994. The ownership of the dock, and of the land it sits on, has been questioned by the couple’s neighbors. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2014
Couple fights zoning regulations

Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt have faced a litany of obstacles - and haven't backed down.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2014
Vertical Horizon

Five hotels stand poised to spring up throughout downtown Sarasota, as early as next fall.

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The Siesta Key Village Association spoke at the Planning Commission meeting Thursday in support of the zoning code amendment to allow outdoor displays in the Village. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
News Briefs

Displays in the Village one step closer to the outdoors; Judge dismisses Barfield Sunshine suit

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