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"It opened my eyes that people are out there that really need help," said Can Food Drive organizer Christina Meiser, 15, about seeing homeless people outside the Salvation Army five years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2011
River Club youth hold can drive

Fifteen-year-old Christina Meiser will collect canned goods in the River Club community this weekend for the Salvation Army.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2011
Cuts will not affect East County

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker cut 54 positions. The cuts should not disrupt county programs, he said.

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Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Willis Elementary School showed off their artistic talents May 26, as they presented their animated films during the Gecko Film Festival 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2011
News Briefs

Willis art students walk red carpet for film debuts; Foreclosed restaurant space burglarized; Scott appoints three to SCF Board; and LECOM breaks ground on dental school.

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Juliet Ferguson plays with her adopted sister, Mercy, during the celebration for Ugandan children and their adoptive families June 4 at Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2011
Bayside families celebrate Ugandan adoptions

Bayside's Bridge a Life ministry welcomed Ugandan children and their adoptive families with a special picnic June 4.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 7, 2011
YPG to host annual conference on 'Young Professionals Day'

The city of Sarasota, Sarasota County and State of Florida Rep. Ray Pilon have proclaimed June 17 'Young Professionals Day.'

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Dennis Matthews, Jennifer Wilson, Tina Straley, Phyllis Thomas and David Kemp held a proclamation issued by the town of Longboat Key at the 2009 National Marina Day.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 7, 2011
Longboat Key Club to celebrate National Marina Day

The event will raise awareness about marina-related issues.

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Children enjoyed popsicles as part of the festivities.
  • By Carolyn Winget
  • June 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Field Day

Children at McNeal Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with a special field day June 3.

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  • Schools
Violators caught running a red light will receive $158 tickets.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 7, 2011
Red-light cameras to watch city drivers

The cameras will be placed at up to 11 intersections throughout the city.

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Kristina Kuklova gets ready to drop a ball for Lila Tack, 4, to hit during Longboat Key Club's Sports Camp Monday, June 6 at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis and Sports Camps at LBKC Tennis Gardens

Longboat Key Club is holding their annual summer tennis camp and sports camp. Both camps played tennis Monday, June 6 at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens.

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Monday night at Town Hall, the commission also ratified a one-year contract for its firefighters.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2011
Commission passes reduced signage plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a plan that reduces signage along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Tonight at Town Hall the commission is also expected to ratify a one-year contract for its firefighters.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2011
Longboat commission to approve signage plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to approve a plan that reduces signage along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

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The vacant property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts used to be a community garden.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 6, 2011
Cultural-park plan meets resistance

After receiving concerns from surrounding property owners, city staff is recommending against a proposal to turn a Rosemary District property into an outdoor concert, arts and theater venue.

  • Sarasota
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LECOM and other officials toss dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2011
LECOM breaks ground on dental school

Officials broke ground on Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's future School of Dental Medicine Saturday.

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Colleen Wohlrab, Arianna Robbins, Mary Beth Bilder and Yvonne Hoang pose in their caps and gowns with their yellow flowers prior to their graduation from Pineview High School Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2011 had their graduation ceremony Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.

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