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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Children bicyclists wanted for parade

Calling all kids!

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Volvo takes best in show honors

Lakewood Ranch resident Glenn Todd was eating dinner on Lakewood Ranch Main Street with his family May 7, during the monthly Lance's Cruizin to the Hop Car Show, when he excused himself to find out if the show had announced its winners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The land for Villages of Lakewood Ranch South is located between two major employment centers. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 14, 2014
Commission holds Villages' fate

A May 21 vote by Sarasota commissioners may spark the construction of the 5,500-acre Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

  • East County
  • News
C1 Bank proposes developing 24 homes on the site of Faith Christian Church. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 14, 2014
Community joins forces to block subdivision

After two years of non-use, C1 Bank plans to build 24 homes on 25 acres on Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon Schroeder, Samuel Oh and Aidan Gannon love animals.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 14, 2014
Students sell treats for a cause

Braden River kindergarten students learn about pet care, raise funds for local rescues.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Tara Bridge would improve emergency response times

  • East County
  • Opinion
Euphemia Haye owners Ray and D'Arcy Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle, and son-in-law, Rob
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Euphemia Haye goes the extra mile

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Get your last crack at stone crabs

It's your last chance to dig into succulent stone crabs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
LBK Liquors: On tap for next week?

LBK Liquors could open at Whitney Beach Plaza by next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An auction for an 80% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property planned for May 9 was postponed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Clerical error postpones Colony auction

Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall has a contract to buy the resort's bankrupt estate, and he's confident he will win the bid for 2.3 acres at auction.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mauren Photography
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Special delivery arrives for Saputo family

Devyn and Bethany Saputo Dugger, of Lakewood Ranch, welcomed the birth of their first child, Reagan Grace Dugger, April 23.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Island Chapel lends a helping hand to students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother's Day by giving back to the community.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Obituary: Elizabeth Wechter

Dr. Elizabeth Wechter, 96, of Longboat Key, died May 5.

  • Longboat Key
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