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Associate Rector and Taylor blesses Baby, 6, during the animal blessing Sunday, Sept. 30, at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of October 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Two months after county commissioners directed staff to prepare a report on the Siesta Key Parking Public Improvement District, they received five options Oct. 9.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'Board abolishes Village parking district'

Sarasota County commissioners voted to end assessments on Siesta Key Village for a municipal parking lot.

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  • News
The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the crash, which occurred around 3:30 p.m., at the overpass for University Parkway. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'I-75 pileup yields no fatalities'

A 47-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Oct. 5 resulted in 52 injuries.

  • East County
  • News
On Tuesday, Ocean Properties Ltd. announced it had reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, to purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort’s assets from Loeb Partners Realty LLC for an undisclosed price. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'It's official: Ocean Properties to purchase entire Key Club'

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

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Tampa's streetcar network cost a total of $61 million. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 31, 2012
Year in review: October 2012, 'Sarasota scrutinizes streetcar desire'

The city has hired an engineer to conduct a $70,000 feasibility study, which is the first step in a lengthy process.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Gutierrez, a Siesta Key property owner and 23-year resident, applied for a certificate of occupancy with Sarasota County Planning and Development Services July 20, for an Internet café.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Ocean Club meets code'

A Siesta Key business veteran plans to roll the dice on a business some critics label as 'legalized gambling.'

  • Siesta Key
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East County resident Bob Gagnon, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning for the Manatee County School District, became the district's interim superintendent Sept. 10.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Game Changer'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal announced his immediate resignation Sept. 10. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon will fill the role on an interim basis, as the district now faces a financial crisis.

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort developer Andy Adams, who owns a 20% interest in the Colony resorts, made an appearance at a special meeting Monday but was not asked to speak. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Commission eyes new timeline'

It's likely Colony Beach & Tennis Resort officials will receive an extension Oct. 1 to rebuild the resort, although it would come with contingencies and hinge on who controls the resort moving forward.

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Sarasota's new city manager, Tom Barwin.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 30, 2012
Year in review: September 2012, 'Barwin's big day'

Computer-less and still unpacking, the new city manager takes the helm on his first day.

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  • News
GreyHawk Landing resident Garrett Lindgren, a retired New York City firefighter, was the keynote speaker of a Sept. 11, 2011 event at Manatee Technical Institute. Published Sept. 13, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Heffner helped excavate a sea turtle nest Sept. 2 on Longboat Key’s public beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of September 2012.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Caegan Quimby performed with Physical Plant at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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Pino Mazzone with his son, Riccardo, 8, have fun together selling Paneolio olive oil, Sept. 2, at the Siesta Key Farmers Market. Paneolio has had a booth at the farmers market for years, and Mazzone brings his son along to help out many Sundays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of September 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bailey Scott readied to “catch God’s light” from a friend., during Peace Presbyterian Church's "Shine God's Light" Vacation Bible School July 27-20. Published Aug. 9, 2012.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2012
August Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of August 2012.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Adm. Steve Branham married Susan Phillips July 28 in a beach ceremony on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2012
August Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of August 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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