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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Residents form turnover task force

Three men in Heritage Harbour's Stoneybrook Community are trying to create a task force to ensure Stoneybrook's homeowners association will become resident-controlled within a year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education approved a Manatee County School District plan to meet the state-required 3% fund balance by June 20, 2014 - a decision that prevents state takeover.

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Construction crews have begun work on a new Starbucks at the former site of a Shell gas station at the northwest corner of State Road 64 and 66th Street Court East.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
Starbucks to open new East County location

The coffee giant will open a store with drive-thru service in August, at State Road 64 and 66th Street Court East.

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Evolucia, an LED lighting company, will move from an 18,000-square-foot home off Fruitville Road to the 61,000-square-foot former home of Gemesis in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
High-efficiency lighting company to move to Lakewood Ranch

Evolucia, an LED-lighting company with global aspirations, has found new corporate headquarters in the East County after moving from Fruitville Road.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft, the company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control.

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Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke teach performers from the comfort of their home, where they have two pianos and high ceilings. Exotic artifacts, from their time singing across the globe, decorate their walls.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
East County singers turn home lessons into a voice academy

Longtime opera singers and vocal teachers Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke have formed the Sarasota Voice Academy to give a formal name to their teaching services.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota Police Department conducted water rescue training June 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota conducts water rescue training; Manatee School Board seeks volunteer CPAs

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Destination: East County

Eastern Manatee County may not have beaches or famous museums, but it has plenty of local flavor, winding rivers and parks in which to relax with your family. Consider these options for spending your summer days and nights:

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
Gallen to run for re-election in Manatee

Michael Gallen, a Democrat, has filed documents with the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections to run for re-election.

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Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2013
July 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police arrest armed robbery suspect; Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay; PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening; PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival; AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

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Bolstering claims of economic recovery, Sarasota County preliminary taxable values exceeded early estimates for the 2014 fiscal year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Sarasota taxable values jump 4%

The preliminary tax roll for Sarasota County in the 2014 fiscal year shows a 4.1% increase in taxable values compared with the 2013 fiscal year.

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Larry Greenspon is international chair of the Israel Tennis Centers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2013
Longboater to compete in International Jewish Olympics

Larry Greenspon will compete in the International Jewish Olympics later this month.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission will set the town’s maximum millage rate tonight at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2013
Longboat Key property values are on the rise

Sarasota and Manatee County property appraiser offices reveal their taxable values today. Those values are increasing slightly for the Key.

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Sarasota Police investigate a boating accident Sunday, June 30, near the 10th Street boat ramp.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.

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