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File photo Break-ins have been a frequent occurrence at the shuttered Colony property since it closed in 2010.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 30, 2014
Pricey sculptures stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported $100,000 worth of artwork stolen from his former penthouse unit July 24.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 30, 2014
Message alerts residents about nesting turtles

With no code enforcement officer at peak nesting season, the town used a new approach to notify residents about turtles.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Commission

This is the first of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County Commission and the Manatee County School Board.

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  • July 30, 2014
Election 2014: Manatee County School Board

This election installment features questionnaires for the Manatee County School Board for the Aug. 26 primary election. Although Manatee County School Board seats represent specific areas, all voters on each seat.

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Courtesy photo Kahlee York and Margo Schnapf won the 16 Open division at the Dig the Beach series event May 31 through June 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 30, 2014
Best of the Best

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Kahlee York was one of four Coastline Volleyball Club players selected to compete in the 2014 Beach High Performance Championships July 17 through July 19.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Sarasota resident Bill Siedlecki, right, was presented with the FHSAA football official of the year award for the first time during the FHSAA Leadership Conference last month.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 30, 2014
Football official receives top call

The Florida High School Athletic Association recently honored Sarasota's Bill Siedlecki.

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  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

East County mourns sudden loss of community member; Sashay Dance Club closes; County accepting applications for criminal-nuisance board

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Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Mary Nell Moore, Patricia Reed and Mindy Towns, members of the Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club, say they become friends with strangers through the pictures they post during the 52-Week Challenge.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 30, 2014
Photography challenge creates friendships

Participants of the third annual 52-Week Challenge share themed photos on their photography blogs each week.

  • East County
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Photo by Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 30, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand-sharing agreement

Dave Bullock dredged up a longstanding agreement between the town and city to ensure Longboat Key gets its slice of New Pass sand.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
News Briefs

Broadway street resurfacing project begins Wednesday; Town receives award for website application; Town urges residents to prepare for hurricane season

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Courtesy photo Unit D-905 at 415 L’Ambiance Drive has two bedrooms, two-and-two-half baths, and 2,634 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2014
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $2.25 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • July 30, 2014
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Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Allan Gehring
  • By Allan Gehrig
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

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  • July 30, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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