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Courtesy photo The Big Pass shoal has grown by more than 3 million cubic yards of sand in the last decade, bringing its total volume to 23.3 million cubic yards, according to U.S. Army Corps data and models released last week.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 25, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass dredge study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Bob Gault
  • June 25, 2014
My View: Taxpayers deserve due diligence on utility poles

Commissioners erred when they decided not to bury utility lines while most Longboat Key property owners are away.

  • Longboat Key
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We stopped by the Anna Maria Oyster Bar's landside "halfway" location, at 6906 14th St.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Anna Maria Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with owner John Horne, and chef Tim Swafford, of Anna Maria Oyster Bar, for mussels Provencal. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Jack Noorman

Jack Noorman, 82, of Rockford, Ill., and Longboat Key, died June 19.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: John Richard Leslie

John Richard Leslie, 75, of Williams Bay, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Lou Kapernaros

Lou Kapernaros, 90, of Longboat Key, died June 16.

  • Longboat Key
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  • June 25, 2014
Obituary: Paul Carnese Jr.

Paul Carnese Jr., 88, of Falmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2014
Brace for Impact

Emergency officials provide up-to-date information residents can use to be prepared this hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2014
Creditor downgrades district

Fitch Ratings says 'outlook negative' for the Manatee County School District's credit rating.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2014
County requests 44th Ave. funding

The MPO approved Monday its five-year road plan and its 2014 road project priorities list.

  • East County
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Executive Assistant Kay DePaolo, not pictured, films Ryan Heise's "Ryan’s Ranch Roundup" introduction to the summer storms video, before they travel to visit Meteorologist Mark Collins, in Tampa. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2014
Town Hall produces videos for residents

'Ryan's Ranch Roundup' videos will educate residents about irrigation, plants and other community issues.

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The purchased plazas are located at 5770 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2014
River Club Plaza piece sells

Unicorp National Development purchased the 4.8-acre property for $7.35 million.

  • East County
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LECOM boosted the Bradenton economy by $91 million. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 25, 2014
Study shows job creation, tax revenues at LECOM

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine boosts Bradenton's economy.

  • East County
  • News
The Bedford model is 2,592 square feet and includes a ground-floor master bedroom and two upstairs bedrooms. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2014
D.R. Horton opens new community

The country's largest new homebuilder has opened its newest community, Stoneledge.

  • East County
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