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Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Supervisor Lee Bettes opens up a budget workshop on the district's storm water management system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD tackles budget

Supervisors on June 2 will decide what programs to cut from their proposed storm water management program.

  • East County
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One of two eaglets practices flying near its nest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2011
LEARNING TO FLY

The collapse of the bald eagle's nest at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community spurred two eaglets to fly. Now, they are headed north.

  • East County
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Brittany Wenger hopes to refine her project this summer.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 1, 2011
ODA student programs computer to detect cancer

Sophomore Brittany Wenger won second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.

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Gullett Elementary School teachers Denise Touchberry and Charlotte Latham recently started an after-school STEM Club for students.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Gullett launches science and engineering club; Manatee County cuts 54 positions; County allows buffer variance; Neal Communities joins tech adventure; and Pastries by Design moving to Main St.

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"It's so cool to see it come to life from a piece of paper," said art student Shelby Gillam, left, who helped design the statue with Brittney Pearman, Amber Wimmer and Alyssa Lambert.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2011
Art installation symbolizes Lakewood school spirit

Engineering II students recently completed a mustang statue, which was installed on the Lakewood Ranch High School campus last week.

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Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Property values to fall again

Taxable values will drop for the fourth year in a row on Longboat Key.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold public meetings to find out what aspects of a Bayfront Park concept plan are popular with residents. The concept plan currently includes these tennis courts being relocated closer to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Residents will shape Bayfront Park

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to hold public meetings to ensure Longboat residents have input on what amenities a renovated Bayfront Park should include.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
FDOT signs off on GMD sign removal

Sixty-eight sign posts and 49 signs will be removed from Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
News Briefs

Commission OKs iPad purchase for its members; Purchasing audit comes back clean; Task force drafts its mission statement; Investment committee will review town reports; and meetings & agendas.

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Although Cash wore a tie for his interview with the Longboat Observer, he usually keeps his attire casual with a simple collar.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 1, 2011
Key Club's Cash known for dogmatic work ethic

This employee is truly the top dog when he goes to work.

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Stu Rothbaum with his OSU Buckeyes golf bag.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Stu Rothbaum

When Stu Rothbaum began planning for retirement 13 years ago, he took up golf.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • June 1, 2011
Deal Us In

Good play makes winning easy.

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Leila Brown-Schmick went missing around 5 p.m., Monday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2011
Palm Aire woman missing

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are looking for Leila Brown-Schmick, who went missing yesterday.

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