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The next event at the Nathan Benderson Park will be the 2014 International Dragon Boat Festival, Oct. 24 through 26.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 10, 2014
Commission praises updates on Benderson Park

After listening to a presentation on the progress of construction of the rowing park, county commissioners commended SANCA for their work.

  • East County
  • News
Effective Friday, security personnel will be posted at 32 area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Elementary schools to receive security officers

At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Manatee County School District voted to place security personnel at 32 area elementary schools.

  • East County
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Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
MTI hosts 9/11 blood drive

As the nation remembers the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Manatee Technical Institute will commemorate the tragedy with a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 11, at its main campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, in front of Braden River High Schol.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Salon hosts benefit for transplant recipient

An East County salon is trimming up to support a local 32-year-old battling cystic fibrosis.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Texting video goes viral

Seven million clicks. For Salt & Light Productions, the number was unimaginable.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
University Park lady golfers take swing for children

The University Park Country Club Ladies Golf Association, with the support of the 9-Hole LGA, has raised $3,516 to provide uniforms for children at Emma E. Booker Elementary School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Community Activities seeks scarers, event photographs

Love to be scared or, better yet, be the scarer?

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro, who has aspirations of playing for Boston College, will attend Cardigan Mountain School this year. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Parting shot

Fourteen-year-old Drew Bavaro recently earned a scholarship to attend Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, N.H.

  • East County
  • Sports
First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Larson
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Meet your LBK Commissioners

The Longboat Key Town Commission held its first regular meeting Sept. 8 after its summer hiatus. Here's a look at the people who make the town tick.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldog squads notch wins; ODA tops Braden River in golf tournament; Registration underway for TOPSoccer

  • East County
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Steven Herich. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Aren't you barracuda?

Steven Herich, of Beach Fishing Adventures, recently caught a 30-pound, 52-inch barracuda.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie Bonds III, Shadana Glover and Shayla Glover
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Donation creates summer camp gift

A donation from St. Armands Key Lutheran Church's senior ministry recently made it possible for 13 children to attend Dollar Dynasty's educational summer camp.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Submit your weather photos!

If you capture a stunning sunset on your camera, submit it for our Weather Photo Contest.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
Commissioners approve $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases in 2015 to offset declining revenues and pricey beach projects next summer.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Town hires assistant town attorney

Bradenton native R. David Jackson was officially named Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale's assistant at Monday night's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2014
City, businesses await action on retail study

The city is beginning the process of implementing changes retail consultant Robert Gibbs recommended.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officers Shawn Nagel and John Majka. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Police officers earn Life Saving Award; Rotary Club plans Veterans Day parade; Commission agrees to extra beach costs

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
Colony occupancy questioned

Commissioners are perusing old reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners make updates to their units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Town names five new retirement board members

Three separate pension boards were combined into one, nine-member board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
FDOT proposes circle theory

FDOT and the Manatee County Public Works department may have a solution to ease congestion and decrease accidents on State Road 64 - roundabouts.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos Beruff began looking to purchase the Moore's Dairy site, which he calls "the hole in the doughnut," in 2008. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2014
Medallion moves forward with dairy site

Founder and owner Carlos Beruff says development should start in about 18 months.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Ranch-area ponds more than just a pretty space

Neighborhood water bodies provide an essential function. A group of residents wants to make sure everyone knows it.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Jennifer Macleod
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
How did the county offset its recession losses?

Manatee County officials take a close look at the budget each year to find money to offset deficits caused by a lack of county revenue created from property value losses.

  • East County
  • News
Kathleen Brady shops for tomatoes and peppers at Monji Mechergui's booth. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
Farmers market takes root

The return of a farmers market to Lakewood Ranch Main Street exceeds expectations, securing a deal to bring it back through the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County considers an East County water park; School District mulls over security options; New foundation raising rowing park funds

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour hopes to deter speeders by monitoring how fast drivers travel. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 10, 2014
CDD discusses options to deter area speeders

Heritage Harbour South CDD approved lowering the speed in Lighthouse Cove from 25 to 20 mph.

  • East County
  • News
WILD TIME. Longboat resident John Wild stays on top of the latest news while in Hamilton, Bermuda.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Longboat Key
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FRENCH CONNECTION. Bernard and Lauren Walsh enjoyed catching up on their Longboat Observer news while touring Marie Antoinette's estate on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. The Walshes also enjoyed sightseeing in Paris.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Longboat Key
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Cliffs notes. The Longboat Observer made a splash, as usual, when it traveled with Managing Editor Robin Hartill to Negril, Jamaica. After reading the latest news, Hartill took many jumps off the town’s famous cliffs.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2014
Heritage Harbour rethinks gate security measures

Homes replacing a former marina have some residents questioning security measures and its number of gates.

  • East County
  • News
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