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Mark Vanderee, a Waterline Road resident, argued the proposed development is not compatible with the rural nature of the area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
School board postpones budget vote

The Manatee County School Board, following the advice of Superintendent Rick Mills, delayed a decision to adopt its 2013-14 budget because it did not give the public enough time to review it.

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Randy Benderson, president of Benderson Development, thanks Paul Blackketter for his persistence. “This is bigger than our dream was,” Benderson said.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Rowing Championships bring pride to Sarasota

The contingent behind Sarasota's winning bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships returned from South Korea Tuesday night and addressed the media Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Nathan Benderson Park.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

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Late in life, unable to walk or talk, Jim Hunsader rode around the farm on his golf cart, watching the Pumpkin Festival from afar. Photos by Josh Siegel and courtesy of the Hunsader family
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

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  • September 11, 2013
News Briefs

Port Manatee executive director arrested; Manatee County accepts applications for seats; Cattlemen Road extension project recognized for quality; Ranch executive named to Leadership Florida class

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Hurricane Humberto is tracking westward at 12 miles per hour.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 11, 2013
UPDATE: Hurricane Humberto lurches toward U.S.

The tropical system became the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean early this morning.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 10, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic Ocean; Ringling Shopping Center owners sue city of Sarasota;Save Our Seabirds vindicated

  • Sarasota
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  • Josh Siegel
  • September 9, 2013
School board votes to adopt budget tonight

The Manatee County School Board will vote to adopt the district's $566.9 million budget tonight.

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From Sept. 9-25, the intersection at Main Street and Palm Avenue will be closed for the construction of brick crosswalks. The project is the latest aspect of Main Street streetscape improvements.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2013
Palm and Main intersection closed for construction

Starting today, the intersection at Palm Avenue and Main Street will be closed for over two weeks to allow for the instillation of brick paver crosswalks.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 9, 2013
Mote researcher nominated for Indianapolis Prize

Dr. Randall Wells is one of 39 nominees for the world's top animal-conservation award.

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Sarasota County deputies are featured throughout the trailer for the 26th season of COP.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2013
COPS to feature Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be featured on the upcoming season of COPS, which premieres Sept. 14.

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The ODA volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian in five games Sept. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
ODA digs out win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 3-2 Sept. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
Injuries hamper Thunder

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to Calvary Christian 43-7 Sept. 6.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2013
Quotes Observed: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a jumbled collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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