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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Business Briefs 6.26.13

Ryland Homes selling well in GreyHawk Landing; Crowder Brothers Ace Hardware named top performer; Big Summer Golf Card Holdings moves to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Nik Wallenda made history Sunday, June 23, when he walked a 2-inch-wide cable suspended 1,400 feet above the Grand Canyon’s Little Colorado River Gorge. 
(photo courtesy of Cliff Roles)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2013
City to welcome Wallenda home with parade

The homecoming parade will precede the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix's Festival Parade of Boats.

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Manatee County School Board members delayed a vote on the sale of 18 acres adjacent to Braden River High School.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2013
June 25: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Manatee School Board delays land sale; Hogle's name added to Wall of Honor; Police debate service without a pension

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Debra Jacobs, executive director of The Patterson Foundation
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
Legacy of Valor Campaign expands with new partnership

The Patterson Foundation has partnered with Manatee County for the Legacy of Valor Campaign.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to freeze the police pension plan by the end of September.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2013
Police debate service without a pension

A defined contribution option for Longboat Key union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including social security, toward their retirement.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leslie Hogle accepts the award from FPCA President and Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, center. (Courtesy FPCA)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2013
Hogle's name added to Wall of Honor

The Florida Police Chiefs Association added the late Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's name to its Wall of Honor.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 25, 2013
Manatee School Board delays land sale

Manatee County School Board members delayed a vote on the sale of 18 acres adjacent to Braden River High School.

  • East County
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Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

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We asked Pedro Reis of Circus Sarasota what's next for Nik Wallenda.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasotans answer what's next for Wallenda?

Residents gathered to watch Nik Wallenda make history by crossing the Grand Canyon on a high wire. We asked some watch partygoers what's next for Nik Wallenda.

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Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch Nik Wallenda become the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a high wire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
June 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon on a high wire; Sarasota to welcome Wallenda home with parade; Spanish Main explores cellular tower option; Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

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The Cortez Bridge connects Bradenton Beach to mainland Manatee County.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2013
Survey: 51% favor Cortez Bridge rehab

Respondents showed a preference for a rehab project over replacement by a narrow margin.

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The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Sailor Circus performers watch the live stream.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Watch Party

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon.

  • Sarasota
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Celia and Faye Swartz, who braved rain to take a swim, with their father, Andy
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour kicked off the summer with its 3rd Annual Luau and Dive-In Movie. Residents swam and watched, 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island', while enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by Activities Director Allison Betts.

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