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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 31, 2012
Town urges FAA to quiet plane noise

The town is asking the Federal Aviation Administration to follow properly its noise abatement procedures.

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Richard Arvid Hassel
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Obituary: Richard Arvid Hassel

Richard Arvid Hassel, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 21. He was 76 years old.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2012
'Race to the Top'

Manatee County School District leaders have a $28.7 million dream for education.

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The facility's executive chef and facilities manager, Chris Covelli, who had hoped to bring national attention to the cooking center in the coming years, learned of the closure from his staff while he was teaching cooking classes in Italy.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2012
Paradise Homes files for bankruptcy, Viking Culinary Center abruptly closes

The bankruptcy court trustee has 90 days to sell off assets of the Viking Culinary School, as well as Paradise Homes' other assets, or potentially have someone purchase the business.

  • East County
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Buchanan talked about the importance of voting and asked students to reveal their interests before the mock debate began.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
Buchanan helps students conduct mock election

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan takes a break from campaigning to monitor a race pitting a rooster against a duck.

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John Cannon Homes plans to construct this model estate home, known as The Caaren. Courtesy
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2012
Rosedale expansion takes shape

Rosedale Links soon will be open to prospective new homebuyers.

  • East County
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Before he warned students about the danger of drugs, Keith Kunzig, an NFL Hall of Fame member and crazed Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan, greeted kids individually.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
Hall of Fame Buccaneers fan warns children about drugs

Hall of Fame fan Keith Kunzig shared his anti-drug message with Tara Elementary students Oct. 25.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

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  • By David G. Muller
  • October 31, 2012
My View: Is your community association leaving money on the table?

Although there may be beginning signs of an economic recovery, a mid-October report published by RealtyTrac Inc. highlights a continuing problem for Florida.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Cook with your children; In need of clarification; Series is helpful

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  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

In need of clarification; Series is helpful; Endorsements don't support best interests

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
News Briefs

SCF Trustees will negotiate settlement; Buddy Basket program seeks hygiene items; Big Cat Habitat starts winter hours

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • October 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Kepecz-Hays
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 31, 2012
Real Estate Reports

Kepecz-Hays attends global summit; SAR reports September sales up 14% from last year; Sarasota investors buy two Twin Shores villa buildings

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  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Reginald Birks submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

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