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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager

The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Developer Kevin Daves, center, looks over plans with Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tony Jacklin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Partnership rebirths concession

Builders soon will break ground on models in the second phase of The Concession.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

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Allison Levy is vice president of j2 IT Services, which she runs with her husband, Jason. She knew little about computers before working there, but on the job she uses leadership skills learned in the military.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: Allison Levy

Allison Levy has spent a 20-year military career mostly managing health care. Now she's on reserve.

  • East County
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File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
News Briefs

Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Lakewood Ranch High softball team gets pumped up before its Class 6A-Region 3 final versus River Ridge May 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High softball team makes the final four

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its second-consecutive trip to the state semifinals.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella captured her first individual state championship by crossing the finish line in 2:16.45 to win the 800-meter run at the Class 3A state finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

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Taylor Newton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
SIDELINES

Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
JUST THE STATS

22 - The number of runs the Lakewood Ranch High softball team scored in its three regional tournament games.

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This home at 596 Outrigger Lane has five bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 5,496 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.8 million. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $5.7 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Mary Banning, of Belleair, sold her home at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gordon and Margaret Hartman, of San Antonio, Texas, for $5.7 million.

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Casa del Mar unveils new website
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director

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Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: SHINING SEA

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 8, 2013
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

  • Siesta Key
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"I'm primarily a children's librarian," said author Judith Leipold, a former media specialist at Braden River Elementary School. "This (project) was a total stretch for me."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Larger than life: Rodeo legend Hub Hubbell

Former Braden River Elementary School media specialist Judith Leipold has written two books - one biography and one tall tale - based on the life of local East County rodeo legend Hub Hubbell, who died in 2012.

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