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  • August 1, 2012
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Federal agencies issue FONSI for Port Dolphin; Sidewalk repairs under way on the Key; Mom and baby manatee saved

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 2

Editor's note: In this race, Marie Nisco did not return requests for information.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Charter Review Board District 4

Editor's note: In this race, Tom Trevor did not return requests for information.

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Betsy Benac
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 7

Battling for the Board of Manatee County Commissioners District 7 at-large seat are two Republicans: political hopeful Betsy Benac and incumbent Joe McClash.

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William S. Chaltis
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
Primary Election: Manatee County School Board, District 2

Four candidates are competing for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat, including William Chaltis, Robert Moates, Dave Miner and Paul Sharff.

  • East County
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Paul A. Cajka Sr.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 1, 2012
Election Q&A: Charter Review Board District 1

Sarasota County is one of only 21 charter counties in Florida - counties that are governed in the operational structure by a charter, similar to a constitution. But Sarasota is the only county with a board elected by voters, not appointed by commissions.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 1, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • August 1, 2012
Our View: Retribution

Numerous Sarasotans began an email and telephone campaign last week, intended to persuade their friends and associates to discontinue supporting Observer advertisers and persuade the advertisers to discontinue advertising in the Observer newspapers and websites.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
About 100 cyclists will travel a roughly 100-mile stretch of Highway 101 along the coastline of Oregon, from Seaside south to Pacific City, while Tammy Kovar will complete a 585-mile ride.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
Ranch arborist will cycle to raise urban forest funds

While raising funds for tree research, Tammy Kovar will fulfill a dream to cycle along a section of Highway 101 in Oregon.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 1, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor establishes new foundation; East Meets West Expo networking event

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • August 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: The crocodile coup

Bridge has a number of exotic "coups," and for the next few weeks we'll look at some of them, starting with the aptly named Crocodile Coup.

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  • August 1, 2012
News Briefs

Florida tax holiday this weekend; Free screening

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Bride-to-be Jean Weidner and hostess Myra Rakoff
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  • July 31, 2012
Bridal Luncheon Honoring Jean Weidner

Luncheon hostessed by Myra Rakoff

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The investigation is ongoing and investigators are collecting numerous pieces of evidence. Authorities released surveillance pictures this afternoon. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2012
Authorities release photos from attempted robbery

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about an attempted robbery of the Ranch Lake Walmart, at the intersection of State Road 70 and Interstate 75.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • July 31, 2012
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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