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Observer Staff
February 26, 2014

Former Chevron owner shifts gears

Robby Self now operates Grooms Motors & Automotive, at 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where he provides auto repair and maintenance.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
February 26, 2014

New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium

Sarasota County staff held the official test of the new $1.2 million retrofit lighting system at Ed Smith Stadium Monday.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
February 26, 2014

Blazers season ends in Final Four

The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team fell to Orlando Christian Prep 58-44 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 25, at the Lakeland Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Paul Dezzi
February 26, 2014

AEDs increase chance of survival for Longboat cardiac patients

Longboat Key Fire Rescue provides classes on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Kurt Schultheis
February 26, 2014

Pension costs rise to $3.26 million

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million if pension boards lower rates of return to appease Tallahassee pension officials.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 26, 2014

Commission debates federal funds for sand

Federal dollars would save money, but the town would have to give up control over future beach project decisions.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 26, 2014

Beach project fight cost taxpayers $150,000

Town commissioners question the costs the town incurred for legal challenges regarding the north end groin project.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 26, 2014

Judge could rule on Colony settlement Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties continue to wait for a ruling after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May pushed back a scheduled hearing by a day.