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  • September 24, 2014
News Briefs

Colony Lender refiles lawsuit; Longboat Key Triathlon seeks volunteers; Waters to end Mote leadership

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  • September 24, 2014
News Briefs

CDD to host information center acquisition meeting; PDQ opens for business

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2014
Center of attention: Mall at UTC

Mall at University Town Center officials are using the buzz the mall has generated in print and online stories to launch a large-scale media campaign before the mall opens its doors Oct. 16.

  • East County
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The Tabernacle plans to take advantage of its location across from University Park on University Parkway by expanding and building a 1,000-seat sanctuary and children’s center. Courtesy rendering
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2014
East County churches prepare for growth

The Diocese of Venice and The Tabernacle church both have begun work to expand facilities in the East County area.

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  • September 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

'Re: Snowstorms or Snowflakes?'; Town offers touching 9/11 tribute

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  • September 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • September 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cougars D comes up big with four turnovers; Mustangs break par in win, shoot a 143; ODA swimmers make big splash with wins

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Halfacre Construction founder remembered in East County

Construction executive Bill Halfacre was more than ready back in the 1970s when he heard a few Sarasota officials wanted to impose a building moratorium.

  • East County
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Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2014
Weather: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

TWIS Asks: Patrick Green, Lakewood Ranch International Beer Festival organizer

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Commissioner Vanessa Baugh can listen to resident concerns, but she cannot respond to a University Lakes DRI quasi-judicial matter that comes before the Manatee County Commission Oct. 2.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2014
Baugh can't discuss the seven-story plan

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has requested changes to its University Lakes DRI that would allow construction of up to seven stories on the Lakewood Ranch Main Street parcel.

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The new transponders are actually stickers that will open Lakewood Ranch Golf and County Club gates. The stickers can be placed on car windshields or bumpers.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2014
CDD boards approve new transponders

New transponders are $50, but they aren't required to be used until old units break.

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Although the Sarasota County Commission agreed to halt the search for a Come As You Are shelter, they agreed they are open to exploring other avenues.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 23, 2014
County pursues new homelessness project

After receiving a request from Harvest House to help pay for a housing project, the Sarasota County Commission asked county staff to research additional funds to assist the organization.

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Mote CEO and President Michael Crosby is seeking a commitment from the city to the organization's plans for a bayfront aquarium.
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  • David Conway
  • September 23, 2014
Mote makes public push for bayfront aquarium

At a meeting of the Argus Foundation today, Mote Marine President and CEO Michael Crosby spoke about the organization's plans for the future.

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Janyla, 11, and her mother Cleshia Woodie enjoy dinner at the CYD Family Fun Night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Night

The CYD celebrated Family Day on Monday night and invited families to a Family Fun Night at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

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