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Josh Siegel
June 26, 2013

Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
June 26, 2013

Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

Observer Staff
June 26, 2013

Cops Corner 6.26.13

June 17 Fishing FOR TROUBLE 3:27 p.m. - 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft. A woman took a tank-top from a store and concealed it in her purse. She then walked to the sporting-goods area and selected several fishing lures, which she put in her purse. She exited the store without paying. Loss-prevention specialists confronted the woman. Deputies arrested her.

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
June 26, 2013

SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Webb to lead USTA Florida Foundation

The United States Tennis Association Florida Section Foundation appointed B.J. Webb as volunteer president of the organization.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Rabbi Katz's help goes shofar in Hawaii

When Rabbi Jonathan Katz blew the shofar recently at a wedding he officiated in Hawaii, he joked he was blowing on a Jewish conch shell.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
June 26, 2013

Police ponder pension alternative

A defined-contribution option for union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including Social Security, toward their retirement.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
June 26, 2013

Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar

Plaza owner Richard Juliani says a new bar and liquor store are coming to the old Tiny's - but don't raise those glasses just yet.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 26, 2013

Subcommittee debates places to store boats

A subcommittee believes boats and trailers should be confined to side yards and backyards, out of sight.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 26, 2013

Longboat officials tell residents to be prepared

Town Manager Dave Bullock urged Longboat residents to remember that the Key is vulnerable to hurricanes.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 26, 2013

MW Development Group pushes Colony project

Longboat Key-based MW Development Group is negotiating settlement agreements with Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties, even though the Colony Association Board of Directors didn't select its project.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
June 26, 2013

Our View: Two who do it right

One of the rote lessons of journalism school is the definition of 'news.' In simplest terms, it is the unusual or extraordinary. 'Dog bites man' is not news. 'Man bites dog' is.