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Within 13 months, the school district plans to have a new software program implemented, which will cost $9.8 million.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
Manatee County School Board OKs $10 million program

PeopleSoft will overhaul the district's payroll, budgeting, inventory and other financial programs.

  • East County
  • News
Bethaney Keen and Sarah Crawford have helped lead Braden River to an 11-0 record.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Pirates remain unbeaten

The Braden River softball team posted its sixth shutout of the season March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River senior Tyler Dyson tossed a complete game shutout March 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Tyler Dyson tosses complete game shutout

The Braden River baseball team beat Lennard 1-0 March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cooper Newlin hit a bunt single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Thunder a 1-0 victory versus Indian Rocks Christian March 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Thunder avenges district loss

The ODA baseball team beat Indian Rocks Christian 1-0 March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 550 Putting Green Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,959 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2016
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.54 million

The home at 550 Putting Green Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,959 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
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Bunny Skirboll
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2016
Bunny Skirboll brings lifelong work to Sarasota

Bunny Skirboll founded Compeer in 1975, in Rochester, N.Y. Its Sarasota branch is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bud Collins was known for his colorful trousers.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2016
Journalist Bud Collins colored the tennis world

Arthur Worth “Bud” Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass., and former owner at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 9, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
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Deputy Maxie Bragg has been the School Resource Officer at Lakewood Ranch High School for 10 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High practices common sense of security

In February, the school received two threats. How does law enforcement handle those situations?

  • East County
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Sydney Hetterich is trading her junior year at Lakewood Ranch High for a year in Germany, where she will attend school through Bradenton Rotary Club's youth exchange program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch student says hallo new world

Fifteen-year-old earns year-long trip to Germany through exchange program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Melanie Saltz, Simone Timol, Hailey Schlotthauer, Nora Altajar and Mary Fulton are members of ODA's Lit Mag club. Their writing won them each awards at the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
ODA students give storybook performance

Five East County students earn recognition at 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

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Twelve-year-old Buttercup and her owner, Ronna Williams, are frequent participants in the Lucky Dog Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 9, 2016
Irish Celtic Festival serves Irish Relay on tap

The Lakewood Ranch event launches new attraction to rival Lucky Dog Parade.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner 3.10.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2016
If you don’t want Trump

Oh my, the 2016 campaign so far has been truly bizarre. Clearly, 60% of Republicans don’t want Trump. Come Tuesday, there’s one way to make it more difficult for him.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 9, 2016
Underground lines

Pay now or pay later

  • Longboat Key
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A preliminary rendering of the kind of hotel Floridays would build at the north end of the key.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Floridays: How 15 units could equal 120

Technically, a ‘yes’ vote would mean 15 units for the north end. But in reality, that translates to a 120-unit hotel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Hang up on phony IRS

Callers impersonating federal employees, demanding immediate payment and threatening arrest, reach Longboat Residents each year, and many are becoming savvy to the scam.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith shows off a Project Lifesaver bracelet outfitted with a transmitter.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Police to introduce Project Lifesaver

Information about the program to help track loved ones with cognitive disorders who wander away will be available at the public safety complex open house on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Another expansion planned for Indigo

The addition on a 49-acre parcel will allow for 590 units in total.

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Lori Dengler, a one-year appointee to Manatee County's Healthcare Advisory Committee, reviews documents in her home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Piecing together the healthcare puzzle

With $20 million dedicated to indigent care, Manatee County seeks funding alternatives.

  • East County
  • News
The Summerfield Information Center currently serves as an information center for Lakewood Ranch and the office for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2016
Information Center's future uncertain

Within a month, SMR set to move out of the 20-year-old building at Summerfield Community Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 9, 2016
Three Things: For rent

Three Longboat Key and Sarasota rental properties could bring pizzazz to investors' portfolios.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 9, 2016
Greenbrook Village home sells for $625,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 22-Feb. 26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2016
OBITUARY | Margery “Midge” Rabow

Margery “Midge” Rabow, 90, of Sarasota, died March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch junior Kinsey Goelz and sophomore Morgan Cummins both committed to play college softball before their first season of high school softball.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Early decisions become commonplace

Three area softball players committed to play at the next level before receiving their first high school report card.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jenny Townsend wanted to create a place for music lovers of all ages to meet and collaborate.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Music Compound: a business of note

After Keyboards and More closed its State Road 70 location, some employees find a home at Music Compound.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River junior Sarah Crawford hit a pair of home runs against Armwood March 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

East County High 5 Moments: 03.101.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Chance Sharbono, pictured with coach Clarence Arrington, became the first Pirate wrestler to earn a state medal after finishing third in Class 2A at 138 pounds. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Braden River junior wrestler sticks to tradition

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior Myah Moy and her Pirates teammates will look to remain unbeaten when they travel to rival Lakewood Ranch March 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Duncan and Bullock visit Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted Mayor Jack Duncan and Town Manager David Bullock at its monthly luncheon Tuesday, March 8, at the Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel hosts a thrifty fashion show

Longboat Island Chapel held its annual Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show Tuesday, March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2016
Colony: The beginning of the end?

The board unanimously agreed to work with Unicorp National Development, which could resolve ongoing litigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 8, 2016
New medical facility will introduce physicians

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will host a meet and greet at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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