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  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
District opens line for parents

The Manatee County School District this week opened a special line, called the Parent Information Phone Line, to help parents with back-to-school questions.

  • East County
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Photo by Dora Walters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Rabbi Katz goes camping

Rabbi Jonathan Katz, of Temple Beth Israel, went to camp this summer at Camp Coleman, located in Cleveland, Ga.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
County sticks by Tara land-use decision

Manatee County commissioners last week rejected a developer's request for $1.9 million for preventing it from developing the property.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Robert Louis Schroeder, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 3. He was 84.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2011
Obituary: Robert Louis Schroeder

Robert Louis Schroeder, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 3. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Retired Col. Clarence Henry “C.H.” Kemp
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2011
Obituary: Col. 'C.H.' Kemp led life of service

Officially, he was Col. Clarence Henry Kemp, a U.S. Army veteran of three wars. But to those who knew him well, he was simply 'C.H.'

  • Longboat Key
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Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Ranch kids makefashion statement

Take note, New York and Paris: Preschool kids at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch may have created the latest fashion trend.

  • East County
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Kayla Butler and her family will open a barn on their home to allow students to browse the donated items.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kayla Butler

Lakewood Ranch High School freshman Kayla Butler is helping her fellow classmates by spearheading a dress drive for Homecoming. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch resident Randy Cowart took this photo of the sun setting over Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Weekly Winner: Complementary Colors

Lakewood Ranch resident Randy Cowart took this photo of the sun setting over Bradenton Beach.

  • East County
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Becky Novacek took this sunset photo near The Beachcomber, in the 2700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
Weekly Winner: Nestled In

Becky Novacek took this sunset photo near The Beachcomber, in the 2700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2011
News Briefs 08.10.11

Heritage Harbour home burglarized; Sports complex, team fight cancer; Manatee County School Board to sell property

  • East County
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Kayla Butler is launching a dress drive to help needy students attend dances.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High student launches dress drive

Kayla Butler is launching a dress drive so students in need can have proper attire for school dances.

  • East County
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A common moorhen runs across the lily pads in the pond by the Payne Park tennis courts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

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Meet today's 'In the Kitchen' chef: Lyndsy McDonald
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lyndsy McDonald

Being married to a chef, Pastries by Design owner Lyndsy McDonald often finds herself with plenty of leftovers in her refrigerator. The Lakewood Ranch-based businesswoman loves to use them to create interesting pizzas. In fact, she used leftover chicken from her daughter's fourth birthday to create this dish.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

  • Sarasota
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Ava, 4 ½, and Chloe, 6 ½, Tesinksy hold onto green ballons Monday, August 8 during vacation bible school at Siesta Key Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SKC V.B. "Everglades Adventure"

The campers at Siesta Key Chapel will be having quite an adventure this week at vacation bible school. This year's theme is 'Everglades Adventure'.

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