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The difference in fencing between the "large dog area"(left) and the "small dog area."
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Dog injury prompts Longboat to consider park changes

20-pound dog slipped through fence in Bayfront Park's 'big-dog' area and was hit on nearby Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 29, 2017
Let the campaigns begin for Longboat Commission

Now that qualification season is over, here's a recap of the Longboat Town Commission candidates.

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A nest, handcrafted by a bald eagle, sits high up in the trees on Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Bradenton bald eagle electrocuted

Eagle bodies are shipped to National Eagle Repository in Colorado.

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Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High will cost almost $500,000.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Mold cleanup at Lakewood Ranch High to cost almost $500,000

Work to begin at 23 portables at Lakewood Ranch High School.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Ginger bread recipe raises the roof

Lakewood Ranch chef shares tips for making a gingerbread house.

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Fernanda Scalera with Tidewell Hospice Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch runner seeks a third championship

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Susie arrived at her new Islandside home on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Wingin' It: Longboat Key swan moved

Susie moved to the Islandside Golf Course, and Greta and Clark were named the new mating pair.

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Monaca Onstad said the success of Organic Veggie Boxes has led to The Market at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Farmers market to open in Lakewood Ranch

SMR executive wants to ensure The Market at Lakewood Ranch offers quality products.

  • East County
  • Business
Division four winners Bill Vancelette, Rita Karns and Joanne and Tom Ivaskiv from last year's tournament.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Net your competition at the Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament

The tournament kicks off with a cocktail party on Dec. 7 and concludes with finals on Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
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The Wienermobile is headed to Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 29, 2017
Frankly, Wienermobile's appearance in Lakewood Ranch exciting

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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This home on Spanish Drive South put us in the holiday spirit last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Light up the Observer

We're looking for the best holiday light displays from Longboat Key to Bird Key. Have a submission? Send it our way.

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Manatee County Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Katie Gilmore says repairs will last until early 2019.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2017
Manatee County makes water-wise investment

County starts repairs to Lake Manatee Dam.

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The Pettingell family handed out Thanksgiving pies to clients on Nov. 22. Any leftover pies were given to local food shelters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Coldwell Banker agent continues a sweet tradition

Coldwell Banker International sales agent Roger Pettingell continued his tradition of handing out pies to clients for Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Melnick is the second generation to operate the Armel Jewelers on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Armel Jewelers shines through 50 years

After visiting Sarasota in the late 1960s, Sid and Arlene Melnick knew a location on St. Armands was meant to be.

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The classes will be taught by Mote education staff, and each class will also feature an expert in the class topic. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 29, 2017
Mote ready to bring adults into the marine science world

The course, “Endless Oceans: Marine Science 101," will educate adults on various marine science topics.

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