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Paul Blackketter, president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center and Associates, eagerly awaits the construction of SANCA's permanent facilities, including a finish tower and a boathouse. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2015
Issues to Watch 2015: Foundation finish line for funding draws near

The clock is ticking, but Teri Hansen isn't worried.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2015
in 2015 i resolve to ...

In the new year, East County students pledge to play outside, read more, help the elderly, be nicer to their siblings and maybe even buy a pet goat.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mark Gagnon has been designing mazes for more than a decade. He also writes his own music, among other artistic endeavors. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2015
Artist puts twists on work

Greenfield Plantation's Mark Gagnon has turned drawing mazes into a unique artistic expression.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Carol and Leonard Goodkin love traveling together.
  • By Carol Goodkin
  • January 6, 2015
On the road with the Goodkins

Carol Goodkin shares about her favorite dining and shopping spots in Charleston, S.C.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 12552 Highfield Circle has five bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 7,221 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,325,000. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 6, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $2,325,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • January 6, 2015
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Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken near Glenn Lakes in Bradenton.
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  • January 6, 2015
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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alan and Joanie Stone and Richard Seidel
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 6, 2015
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from around the keys. To submit photos for this feature, email Kristen Herhold at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 6, 2015
Business briefs

Plymouth Harbor board elects new members; Mar Vista, Arts Center team up for concert series; Cannons recognized as top 100 boat dealer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Hugo submitted this photo, taken at sunset on Lido Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jennifer McPheeters
  • January 6, 2015
BOOK REVIEW: 'Nora Webster' by Colm Tóibín

In his newest novel, "Nora Webster," Colm Tóibín examines the life of his titular character in the months and years following the loss of her young husband to heart disease.

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  • By Marc Rasmussen
  • January 6, 2015
A brief history of Golden Gate Point

A brief history of Golden Gate Point

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Emeril Lagasse and Michael's On East co-owner Michael Klauber.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 5, 2015
Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse showcases Michael's On East

Chef Emeril gives his "BAM!" stamp of approval to Michael's On East in newest episode of television show.

  • Arts + Culture
“I wanted to show them a solution that won’t cost taxpayers any money,” Eric Robinson said. “It is technically possible.”
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 5, 2015
YouTube channel offers school board meetings online

Eric Robinson is uploading Sarasota County School Board recordings to his own channel for public viewing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town must hold a referendum before allowing any uses other than residential on the Islandside property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2015
Referendum to go postal in May

Longboat Key voters will decide in a special election whether to give the stamp of approval to tourism on the Islandside property, most likely via mail.

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