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In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

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Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo taken at Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo taken at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Joy Knight submitted this photo of a sunset run on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde has qualified to run as a candidate for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2015
Linde qualifies for commission seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last month when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
CDD 5 approves additional palm trimming

The board voted to switch back to a twice-yearly trimming schedule.

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Outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey welcomes incoming Executive Director Anne Ross, who attended board meetings on a vacation day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch exec terms finalized

IDA supervisors approved contract terms with Anne Ross.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
A worthy investment

Underground utilities lines are like business assets: You must reinvest in them to stay competitive and add value.

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Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event

To raise funds for its new Haven Industries Vocational Center, Community Haven hosted a multi-cultural event.

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Managing editor Jay Heater will be writing a weekly column for the East County Observer
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 15, 2015
Turn up the Heat

New managing editor lands in East County, needs your help

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
HGTV real estate workshop comes to Lakewood Ranch

The Polo Grill will host the event Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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Courtesy photo. Students, athletes and members of the community rallied to show support for Eddie Howell in August when he was battling cholangiocarcinoma.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 15, 2015
SHS mentor, coach Eddie Howell dies

Colleagues remember life lessons from former coach and administrator Eddie Howell.

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  • Neighbors
Travis Brazil and Isaac Weintraub train together six days a week at Red Tiger Martial Arts in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2015
Local fighters prepare for Olympic size battle

Red Tiger Martial Artists Isaac Weintraub and Travis Brazil have both garnered national attention after winning multiple elite level competitions.

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2015
Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Jacob Diercks, Tyler Weigand, Kylee Eubanks and Ian Przybylowicz collaborate during an impromptu session on Tuesday.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 15, 2015
SMA cadets receive high-tech training

Sarasota Military Academy equips cadets for cyber breaches and careers in STEM fields with Cyber Patriots.

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At least 60 community members of all faiths joined in a clean-up of the island on April 18, celebrating the anniversary of Paul Revere's famed ride. Volunteers collected approximately 140 pounds of trash before coming back together for a breakfast and morning service hosted by Temple Beth Israel.
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