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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 11, 2013
Griffin releases killer novel

Longboat Key novelist H. Terrell Griffin's latest book, 'Found,' features murder, mayhem and main man Matt Royal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Our View: R.I.P PIC

Directors of the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee decided to dissolve the 27-year-old organization last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mark Meador made a commitment to the resort 28 years ago and got a new title at an annual owners party: husband.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 11, 2013
Casa del Mar manager pairs wedding with party

Mark Meador made a commitment to the resort 28 years ago and got a new title at an annual owners party: husband.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 11, 2013
Bicycle ride turns painful after encounter with dog

Arthur Kowitt, 81, fell off his bike and into a pile of fire ants after a dog became startled and bit his leg. Kowitt received 12 stitches and contracted an infection.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Wickersham, near left
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 11, 2013
Third-generation resident Mark Wickersham was 'an island guy'

Longboat Key native Mark Wickersham died Dec. 4. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
Obituary: Stanley Adelman

Stanley Adelman, 88, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 11, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 11, 2013
Benderson Park continues transformation

While the park constructs facilities to host a multitude of sporting events, officials work to make it a hub for locals' recreational activity as well.

  • East County
  • News
IRISS owners Martin and Deborah Robinson always had ambitious plans for their business's Lakewood Ranch home, at 10306 Technology Terrace, but growth this fast even surprised them.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 11, 2013
IRISS to expand headquarters

Less than a year after making Lakewood Ranch its home, infrared-window manufacturer IRISS plans to grow its space, its staff and its product lines.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2013
News Briefs

Cheesecake Factory coming to Mall at UTC; Two appointed to Manatee County Planning Commission

  • East County
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Quinones, center
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 11, 2013
Imagine School principal cleared of wrongdoing

The State Attorney's Office decided not to file charges against Selenia Quinones, the Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch principal accused of failing to report child abuse.

  • East County
  • News
Sandra Byers and Pete Vrinios join forces to create candy canes dipped in chocolate and sprinkles.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 11, 2013
Twist on tradition

A Lakewood Ranch business owner opens her doors to partner with a candy cane creator.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 11, 2013
Sarasota polo season swings into action

Athletes and the Sarasota Polo Club field maintenance team prepare for the upcoming season, which starts Dec. 15.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 11, 2013
McNeal Elementary teachers score highest in East County

Data released by the Florida Department of Education last week show McNeal Elementary has the largest percentage of highly effective teachers - 95.8% - for the 2012-2013 school year.

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