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Graham and Jill Edwards
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Duany Dinner

City officials, community leaders and members got together Tuesday, June 19 at The Francis to hear Andres Duany speak about how the city has done with the master plan and about proper downtown development. The Downtown Sarasota Alliance sponsored the dinner with Andres Duany and approximately 200 people attended.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attorney Christine Sensenig spoke about the rules of social media.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing

Attorney Christine Sensenig, founding partner of the Sensenig Law Firm, warned business leaders about how to follow the rules - and avoid lawsuits -in the social media world at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing at Keiser University June 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2013
Voters split on referendum votes

Voters approved a tax exemption for new and expanding businesses, but voted against a sales surtax to fund indigent care.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2013
Town looks for answers on top issues

A group of town officials and Key residents created a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it's headed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming was the speaker at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club’s weekly meeting Thursday, June 13.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2013
Chief updates residents on crime

The Police Department has "another set of eyes" with the town's future license- plate-recognition cameras that will make department employees busier.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston with Jeanne Dubi, of Sarasota Audubon Society, Kevin Barton, of Wildlife Center of Venice, and Dr. Robin Jenkins, of Peace River Wildlife Center. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2013
Wildlife groups flock to SOS

Save Our Seabirds CEO David Pilston wants the group to improve its relationship with other organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 19, 2013
Study will sketch St. Armands Circle garage plans

Commercial property owners and residents agree on a preliminary proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
News Briefs

Town makes plans to use Colony bond; Commission doesn't grant easement agreement; Town manager makes pension appointments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2013
Commissioners debate future tax increases

The Commission discussed whether or not to raise the maximum millage rate July 1, to prepare Key residents for tax increases in future years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new store and showroom contains about 30 of the metal sculptures. Photo by Roger Drouin
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 19, 2013
Dudes move to St. Armands

Scott Gerber's Tube Dude showroom moved off Main Street June 1 to the Circle. The aluminum figures are already catching some major attention of passersby.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 19, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Our View: 100 can't speak for all

What is the role of the "state"?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Get your facts right

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