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Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Happy birthday, Edith!

On Monday, long-time Sarasota resident Edith Barr Dunn blew out the candles for her 94th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
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courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Donte's Den names top dog

We're sure the Walters family of Longboat Key thinks of its dog, Buck, as quite the golden boy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Commission jolts utilities plan

A proposal to bury the island's power equipment moves one step closer to voters after the commission approved two ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
Mote: 'Dead in the water'

After Sarasota failed to endorse Mote's plan for a bayfront aquarium, the organization re-examines its options to accommodate growth.

  • Sarasota
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Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

  • Longboat Key
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Fluffy, pictured at the Hot Diggity Dog Parade at Freedom Fest, supports a dog park, according to his owner, Bill Anderson.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Supporters beg town for Bayfront dog park

Residents unleashed a debate about whether to allow dogs access to Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Plymouth Harbor resident Marlow Cook, a former U.S. senator from Kentucky, talk at the lecture Friday. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Educator shares viewpoint from living near Gaza Strip

American Israeli scholar Jonathan Dekel-Chen spoke about the opening of a new arts school in an area rife with conflict.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 residents Gary and Sara Crowley are upset with the area beyond their house, which has overgrown marshland. Photos by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Ranch conservation questioned

A marshland area that used to be trimmed is now part of an untouchable conservation area.

  • East County
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Manatee County Sherriff's Office deputy Jeremy Bass monitors CDDs, such as GreyHawk Landing, for drivers who speed and don’t stop at stop signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Districts tighten grip on speed

Hiring off-duty deputies is becoming the rule rather than the exception to deter speeding.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Barry McDonnell and Spencer Schultz both took last season off to focus on their individual games. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Back in action

Seniors Barry McDonnell and Spencer Schultz seek a fourth-consecutive Class 3A state championship in November.

  • East County
  • Sports
McNeal Elementary School second-grader Josiah Minton practices his spelling words with Lakewood Ranch High junior shooting guard Anthony Suarez. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Teach One, Reach One

The East Manatee Bulldogs started a tutoring program last fall to help players with their academic studies.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
District 1 will be the home of 14 dog waste stations, like this one in District 2 on Arnold Palmer Green. be installed within the next month. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
CDDs discuss scoop on poop

Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 will install 14 dog waste stations in its district next month.

  • East County
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