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Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Julie Aranibar

Julie Aranibar is a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
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A sheriff's office report states the victim recently conducted an inventory and realized 10 to 12 antique motors were missing from his storage building. The motors collectively are valued at between $50,000 and $100,000.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2012
East County resident robbed of antiques valued at $50,000

A man reported over the last six months, he has been robbed of 10 or more antique motors.

  • East County
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This marks the fourth time New College has been among the top three public school offerings in the Princeton Review and USA Today’s ranks.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2012
New College makes appearance on the 'Today' show for no. 3 'Best Value College' ranking

New College was ranked by the Princeton Review and USA Today as the no. 3 "Best Value College in America" for 2012.

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The new Publix is set to open by December 2012. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2012
Commission approves Publix plans

The commission approved three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment related to the project.

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The decision was made after a motion made by VIce Mayor Terry Turner to remove the meters failed by a 2-3 vote and only garnered the support of Commissioner Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2012
Parking meters to stay downtown

The Sarasota City Commission decided at 8 p.m. Monday to keep the controversial parking meters in place, despite pleas from more than 50 merchants that packed the Commission Chambers with bags in their hands and on their heads.

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Dale Berkowitz and Ann Ross
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  • February 6, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Comedy at the Cabaret'

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Comedy at the Cabaret'

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 6, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Braden River High School teacher Charles Willis formally was suspended in May for inappropriately using Facebook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
Court upholds teacher suspension

The Second District Court of Appeals has upheld the Manatee County School Board's decision to suspend a Braden River High School teacher for inappropriately using Facebook.

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The controversial parking meters and whether or not they should be bagged again will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2012
Commission reviews parking meters tonight

Merchants will flock to the streets and the Commission Chambers tonight to protest the city's parking meter program.

  • Sarasota
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Stephanie Dix had dinner with her twin sons, Jordan and Eli.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A 'Date Knight'

Mothers and their sons gathered at Chick-fil-A Feb. 4, as the restaurant hosted a special "Mother Son Date Knight" event. Festivities included live music, free photos, activities, the Chick-fil-A Knight and Princess cows and tableside service.

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Public Information Officer Dave Bristow said the the investigation is ongoing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
Armed suspect invades Pope Road home

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information regarding a home invasion that occurred in the 2400 bock of Pope Road Feb. 5.

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The existing Longboat Key Publix opened in June 1980.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2012
Commission to vote on Publix tonight

The supermarket could close its existing store in April and re-open a new store in December if plans are approved.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
County starts traffic signal re-timing project

Manatee County officials are working to better coordinate more than 230 traffic signals in Manatee County.

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Four-year-old Lilly Mencinsky will start kindergarten at Gene Witt in the fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun and games during the school's Winter Carnival Feb. 4. Students enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, games and activities, raffles, food and more.

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Freshman Courtney Astore was one of the first rowers to spend 30 minutes on the rowing machine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

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