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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2013
North-end associations form a new alliance

The groups hope the collaboration will help keep them better informed and help them represent their communities at Town Hall.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 29, 2013
Long-planned 44th Avenue East extension comes into focus

Tired of waiting and to the dismay of neighboring residents, Manatee County will pay as it goes for the east-west transportation project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
News Briefs

FCAT results released May 24 show fewer than half of Manatee County's third-grade students are reading or have math skills at or above grade level.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
News Briefs

Whitney Beach gets Clean Beaches Coalition recognition; Town to receive FEMA funds for Debby's damages; Groups really dig SOS

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock displays dramatic pension costs

Town Manager Dave Bullock presented data at the Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees May 15 meeting that showed how pension costs have risen over the years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Key population grows 1.04% in one year

Longboat's population increased from 6,921 residents in 2011 to 6,993 residents in 2012, according to new Census data.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Mar Vista application puts Longboat Key on notice

After reviewing complaints from Village residents, the town has formulated new procedures to ensure that property owners within 500 feet of a site plan will receive notification.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2013
Bullock wants Key taxpayers to halt funding

The town does not have the poorest bus ridership route in Manatee County but, it's the only municipality asked to help fund the route's annual cost.

  • Longboat Key
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Spencer Schmidt
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 29, 2013
East County teenagers make buzz about history

Braden River Middle School students Spencer Schmidt and John Lin share an affinity for history and may even quiz each other on the subject.

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4011 Shell Road. Photo courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 29, 2013
3 things: Great Enough for Gatsby

Jay Gatsby would feel right at home in Sarasota. With our wealthy newcomers and lavish social life, it's the perfect place for a glamorous multimillionaire with a mysterious past.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 28, 2013
Sales-tax may yield new health-care model

In part II of our preview of a June 18 referendum on the half-cent sales tax increase in Manatee County, the East County Observer examines how new revenue would impact care in the community.

  • East County
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Construction of the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building began in December, and crews are in the process of wrapping up construction.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 28, 2013
New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

The restaurant is expected to open June 17.

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  • News
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 28, 2013
May 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Mar Vista application to go back to planning board; Street teams program marks one year; 2013 FCAT scores released; PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

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Students listen to the commencement speech.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors celebrated high school graduation Friday, May 24, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Seniors wore graduation caps and gowns and received their diplomas, as well as shows of support from family and friends.

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The application would add meeting space to the Jordan House, which was built around 1915.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 28, 2013
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board

Many Village residents who live within 500 feet of the site weren't properly notified about the application.

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