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Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

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The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Manatee County considers citizens oversight committee

The group would oversee spending of the proposed half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Village residents to face boil water notices

The town of Longboat Key plans to issue several precautionary boil water notices this month, as crews repair and replace water main valves.

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(Dex Honea)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 6, 2016
Memorial honors Virginia Sanders

Former Longboat Key Mayor names Aug. 6 "Virginia Sanders Day."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2016
SANCA names new program manager

Former Sarasota Scullers women's varsity rowing coach assumes new role at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Mote Marine Laboratory President and CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby and University of Guam President Dr. Robert Underwood. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 5, 2016
Mote signs into new partnership

The partnership will help fulfill the missions and goals of both institutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Key Association Publicity Chair Joe Volpe flips through Sarasota County's flood ordinance at SKA's meeting last night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 5, 2016
Sarasota County prepares for new FEMA flood maps

FEMA is reevaluating Sarasota County’s flood risk, prompting Sarasota County to tweak its flood plain ordinance.

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Thousands of spectators will come for tonight's Music on Main. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2016
Music on Main benefits Selah Freedom

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts live concert.

  • East County
  • News
Quizmaster Jim Casey uses smartphones and electronic notebooks during his contests.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 4, 2016
Fundraiser's goal not trivial

Local 'quizmaster' hopes to set world record, feed hungry children.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2016
Mast takes fundraising lead in School Board race

Prominent local GOP political donor Gary Kompothecras is among Sarasota County School Board candidate Teresa Mast’s newest financial backers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2016
Mar Vista kicks off $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 4, 2016
Side of Ranch

Palm Aire resident succumbs to animal instinct

  • East County
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From the weathered signage to the nearly-empty interior, the former GWIZ property is suffering from a lack of maintenance.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2016
City researches potential demolition of GWIZ building

With maintenance costs mounting, will the city repair or get rid of an iconic bayfront property?

  • Sarasota
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