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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 7, 2012
City to ease St. Armands Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on the Circle.

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Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has been his constant companion for more than five years. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Town commission requests more input from residents

The Town Commission made two decisions that will allow seasonal residents get back to the island and have their say.

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  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Firefighters present contract proposal

The agreement proposed by firefighters would make up for four years without wage increases.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome back: Since you Left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

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John Sagar, Stan Graff and Lee Chegwidden mingle inside the clubhouse.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Cascades residents celebrate completion

Cascades residents celebrated the completion of their community with a party Nov. 3, at the clubhouse.

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Chefs are working to perfect this dinner roll, influenced by a red beet and red pepper vegetable puree.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Getting ready to wine & dine

Local chefs are making final preparations for the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

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Samantha and Nick Dzembo started the Wobbly Feet Foundation after their son, Connor, now 6, was diagnosed with Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
Scottish Festival to liven Main Street

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

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The Montego model in The Vineyards at The Lake Club has a double island in the kitchen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch hosts Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 15th annual Tour of Homes through Nov. 18.

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Willowbrook residents huddled around a scrapbook full of pictures showing damage to their homes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
County, owners disagree on Willowbrook inspections

County officials say the matter is private. Residents say the county could have done more to prevent problems with their homes.

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  • November 7, 2012
News Briefs

Teenager arrested for vehicle burglary spree; SCF president, trustees step down; Commissioners OK preserve expansion; Loan helps Brides Against Breast Cancer expand

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Class 2A district and regional champion Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 610 to capture its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares.

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Ten-year-old Danny Sams and 8-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell recently finished competing in their first season of the United States Auto Club National Series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
Speed seekers learn camaraderie

Eight-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell and his 10-year-old teammate, Danny Sams, recently finished their first season racing quarter midget cars in the USAC National Series.

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