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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2016
SPARCC spreads holiday cheer at annual luncheon

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center held its annual holiday luncheon at Michael’s On East.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
Women's golf associations host a frosty frolic

The annual event collected unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
David Barkey speaks to Longboat democrats

Barkey spoke to the club during its monthly meeting on Dec. 13.

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Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said these two men are suspects in three Monday home burglaries. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 13, 2016
2 suspects sought in 3 Longboat Key burglary cases

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said two homes were actually broken into and one attempt failed.

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Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2016
Bradenton man dies in car accident

No one else was injured in the crash.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
Record-breaking turtle nesting season comes to an end

The final nest was excavated on Siesta Key on Dec. 12.

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President Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art & Design, left, and Tom Aposporos of the Longboat Key Foundation, listen Monday as the deal to establish a $10 million art center on Longboat Key is extended into February. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 13, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

“The town would be responsible for the site development and Ringling would be responsible for the building,” said assistant town manager Mike Hein.

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A Manatee County tanker truck crash closed both lanes of I-75 between S.R. 70 and University Parkway Tuesday.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2016
UPDATE: Manatee crash closes both lanes of I-75

All lanes of I-75 between S.R. 70 and University Parkway have reopened following a tanker truck crash late Monday.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Girl Scouts take over Gingerbread Festival

The 8th annual Gingerbread Festival was hosted by the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida for the first time.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 12, 2016
Temple Emanu-El puts on Hanukkah production

Temple Emanu-El seventh graders showed off their theatrical skills during Sunday’s Hanukkah performance.

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Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2016
Mote's Summerland Key facility nears finish line

The research facility will help expand programs focusing on studying and restoring coral reef.

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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force petition released Friday calls for prohibiting bridge openings for training, testing, and maintenance from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 12, 2016
Longboat Key Task Force wants faster traffic fixes from FDOT

Chairman Tom Freiwald released a petition Friday calling for immediate action to mitigate traffic congestion during the 2017 tourist season.

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Heritage Golf Group now owns the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, and its three courses, including Royal Lakes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2016
US Kids Golf Tour Championship Results

The event was held at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 12, 2016
Film review: 'Manchester by the Sea'

Casey Affleck's haunting, heartbreakign performance might be his best yet.

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The Nolan Middle School girls team won the Manatee County District Championship 3-0 over Buffalo Creek on Dec. 9.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2016
East County Weekend Roundup: 12.12.16

A middle school soccer title and basketball tournament victories highlight the weekend in East County.

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