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Tim McGonegal is working on a new budget recommendation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
Superintendent's contract extended

The Manatee County School Board on Monday extended Superintendent Tim McGonegal's contract through 2013.

  • East County
  • Schools
Olivia LaFemina's favorite part of the camp is wearing her costume.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2011
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Acting Up!

Children participating in the Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp at Lakewood Ranch High School brought Disney's "Alice in Wonderland Jr." to life this week. The East County Observer caught up with participants to hear about their experience.

  • Arts + Culture
This photo of Ringing Boulevard, in front of the county jail, shows three no-parking signs within about 30 feet, as well as four other signs in the same space.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2011
Katz questions sign numbers (VIDEO)

With 3,878 new signs placed in Sarasota County in the last six years, Jonathan Katz took to the streets to prove his point.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The old power poles in the center island of Golden Gate Point were cut in half after Florida Power and Light removed the wires and placed them underground.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2011
Telephone poles at center of concern

Because 12 Golden Gate Point property owners have yet to consent to a free Verizon service upgrade, the company has not removed its deteriorating wooden poles in that community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sweet-flavored tobacco products, far left and far right, are packaged similarly to many candy products, center, with bright colors and sleek designs.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2011
County to clamp down on flavored tobacco

Calling the creation of candy-flavored tobacco 'reprehensible,' county commissioners pass a resolution to urge storeowners to take the products off of their shelves.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2011
Fundraiser walk-a-thon gets new twist

Many nonprofits raise funds through traditional walk-a-thons, but Cancer Support Community is jazzing up the old standby with a hip new dance contest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 30, 2011
Commission discusses safety concerns

After a June meeting devolved into a shouting match, city leaders want to address the safety of public officials and the audience during City Commission meetings.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Girls Inc. girls get crafty for sale

Five stores on Main Street helped support Girls Inc. by allowing the girls to sell their crafts, such as flips-flops, purses and bumblebee pins, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. David Sax and Anna Heider
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Skin-care soiree offers vital info

University Park Dermatology and Med Spa held an event June 23, at Saks Fifth Avenue, to bring community awareness to skin health, from skin-cancer detection to skin-care health and beauty.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Shellfish take center stage at festival

In conjunction with Sarasota's Fourth of July celebrations, the Sarasota Farmers Market is hosting its inaugural Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, beneath a 100-foot tent on State Street.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Raffle winner will launch fireworks

For $5, you could win the chance to press the button that starts the Fourth of July community fireworks celebration on Siesta Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Briefs

Child's benefit dinner raises almost $1,500; Sarasota County offers small-business help; Holiday to affect trash and recycling pickup

  • Sarasota
  • News
Many downtown residents say homeless feedings lead to criminal activity.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to address homeless feedings

Downtown residents are proposing limits to the weekly feedings of homeless people in Selby Five Points Park, but the last time the City Commission tried to discuss the issue, an unruly crowd disrupted the proceedings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Swampgrass" playing at J.R's Old Packing House.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 29, 2011
VIDEO: Sounds of America

Enjoy watching a video featuring different sounds that go along with the photos scene in this week's special section, Spirit of America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The New Pass Bridge was up May 31 when an ambulance approached on its way to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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