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  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller

Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller, 82, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Entrances to the mall will open at 9 a.m. Thursday and will be followed by a 9:30 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony in the mall’s grand court. The mall officially will open at 10 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2014
Shopping sensation

The 880,000-square-foot Mall at UTC opens for business.

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Brian and Jen Blanco
  • By Jen and Brian Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Mall madness

East County couple Jen and Brian Blanco give you the inside scoop on their strategies for the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening. Follow their mall journey below.

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Carol Diamant and Eli Brickman hosted friends Saturday, Oct. 11, at a celebration of life service for their late father, Ed Brickman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
A fitting tribute

A day after receiving an Ageless Creativity Award from the Ringling College/Longboat Key Center for the Arts in honor of their late father, Ed Brickman, daughter Carol Diamant and son Eli Brickman held a celebration of life service Saturday.

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Harold Ronson and Stephen Spinelli
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Alma mater honors Harold Ronson

Philadelphia University presented Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson with its 'Leadership in Philanthropy' award Oct. 11, at its Homecoming Dinner Dance.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2014
Sheriff awaits dispatch answer

The Town Commission will discuss Sarasota County's offer to handle 911 services in November. Changes loom regardless of its response.er.

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Jupiter Inlet Colony is one of several communities on Florida's east coast that have recently buried underground utilities. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2014
Commission decision could give voters power

Commissioners will discuss an ordinance that would ask voters in March whether to bury utilities.

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Bayfront Park has a baseball field, tennis courts and playground. Its Recreation Center building is used for fitness classes and occasional meetings and debates. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2014
The Bayfront Park Question

The town will soon revisit an issue that's familiar to any longtime resident.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been shuttered since August 2010. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2014
Hours of arguments, no rulings in Colony case

Attorneys didn't have time to finish arguments during a three-and-a-half hour hearing.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
Sarasota Charter Review Board

Eleven candidates are vying for five seats on the Charter Review Board, which was established to safeguard - or update - Sarasota County's constitution.

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Braden River's Joana Kancheva heads for the wall in the girls 200-yard medley relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
County champs

Braden River, Lakewood Ranch focus on state championships.

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Jason Mickan
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Familiar Face

Former JV boys basketball coach Jason Mickan was recently named Braden River's new varsity coach.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon, left, carried the ball six times for 124 yards and two touchdowns in the Cougars’ non-district win.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

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