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Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.
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  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.

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Honorees Dolly Jacobs, Dr. Maureen A. Maguire, Judy Cahn and Gloria B. Moss
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 16, 2013
31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

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Auditors blamed former Assistant Superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board’s 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit but faulted him for incompetence — not criminal or illegal activity.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Audit blames employee for budget deficit

Navigant says a lack of oversight, faulty systems and poor coordination are reasons for the Manatee County Schools deficit.

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Lakewood Ranch senior Taylor Johnson with her steer. Josh Siegel.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
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Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour lawsuits expand

Complainants say stormwater costs are not being allocated appropriately.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

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Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Observer publication changes its name

Gulf Coast Business Review becomes the Business Observer.

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What’s the Deali-O?
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  • Emily Walsh
  • January 16, 2013
What's the digital Deali-O?

By now you've seen advertisements throughout our newspapers and on our Web site, YourObserver.com, promoting how you can save with us with deals, win great prizes with contests, search for local businesses with Store Around the Corner and get daily updates with our Daily Headlines broadcast and more.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
County may change its growth strategy

Manatee County officials will ask the public for feedback on three alternatives for addressing growth in the next 20 years.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney senior Christina Warren put down the tennis racket a few years ago and joined crew.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2013
Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

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  • January 16, 2013
News Briefs

Manatee County calls for caution during traffic signal project; Two killed in East County crash; Manatee County commissioners want Hunzeker to delay retirement

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