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A crowd gathered around the store entrance before the 8 a.m. opening.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2012
Crowd bursts into applause with Longboat Key Publix opening

The long-awaited Longboat Key store opened this morning at 8 a.m.

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The report states the suspect rang the door bell to the residence. The victim answered the door, but did not see anyone. The suspect forced his way into the home at that time, demanding money and other items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 13, 2012
East County home robbed at gunpoint

A home in the 4300 of Fairfax Drive was robbed around 9:10 p.m. Wednesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Will Perry bus make a Key stop?

Unlike the Longboat Key trolley, this bus doesn't circulate the island on the hour. And its rider isn't exactly your average Joe.

  • Longboat Key
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  • December 13, 2012
You can't fool observant Observers

Longboater Mary Lou Johnson snapped this photo of her husband, Bill, catching up on his latest Observer news on a recent cruise to Grand Cayman.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Siesta Key condos to light the way

The Dec. 18 Siesta Key Condo Lighting Contest is approaching, and holiday lights are appearing along Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
I want to ride my bicycle

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota is helping Sarasota put the pedal to the metal by sponsoring a bike and bike-part collection from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
Six babies crying, 12 nurses working

According to Kim Savage, Sr. communications editor for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, six babies were delivered and 12 nurses were working in the labor and delivery unit on 12/12/12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Current Siesta Key Hardware owner Jim Hillier has implemented new technology to keep the store’s stock up to date.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 13, 2012
Neighborhood Nostalgia

Siesta Key Hardware has retained its mom-and-pop feel throughout four decades and under different ownerships.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County commissioners consider doing the entire Siesta Key public beach project at once, which would require borrowing against future funds from the penny surtax.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2012
County OKs beach project design

Sarasota County engineers and a private design team estimate construction will take 27 months.

  • Siesta Key
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Jim Lampl looks at an aerial photo of a city-owned parcel at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
Density increase considered

Two-dozen residents and property owners said they supported a preliminary proposal to increase density in the district.

  • Sarasota
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Arnold Rich with Peanut. Rich said larger, unleashed dogs have run up to Peanut.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 13, 2012
City to consider Payne Park leash rule

An email to city commissioners triggers a discussion on leash rules at city parks.

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Sarasota County firefighters rush into a high-rise building on Siesta Key to expel smoke that lingered from a fire Dec. 9.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2012
Firefighters quell Peppertree Bay fire

Smoke forced tenants and residents at the Siesta Key property to gather Sunday in the complex's recreation room.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2012
TAC requests lower speed limit on Midnight Pass

The Sarasota County Traffic Advisory Council recommends a drop for the speed limit on the southern end of the street.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 13, 2012
Island association tackles emergency services

Two Siesta Key Association members take on roles analyzing Sarasota County emergency operations.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 13, 2012
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Bollards out to bid; County Commission elects chairwoman; Patterson kicks off Condo Council season

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