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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Welly's checkout day: Oct. 31

Key Club General Manager Michael Welly confirmed his departure following last week's announcement of the resort's sale.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Budget audit under way

Interim Superintendent David Gayler said he believes lost processes may have contributed to the budget crisis.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Builders break ground on Arbor Reserve

Taylor Morrison and Ryland Homes broke ground Oct. 22 on an East County community.

  • East County
  • News
Lennar will offer homes similar to its existing Sawgrass model. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Lennar plans Ranch community

Homebuilder Lennar Homes is planning a 281-home community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Larson calls letter into question

Longboat Key officials question whether a town pension board has the right to do anything other than manage the plan's assets and look out for its best interest.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Fire chief asks for clear paths to properties

The Fire Rescue chief wants communities to contact the department before beginning entrance work to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
News Briefs

Jaleski qualifies for commission seat; Longboater reappointed by Governor Scott; Longboat not listed on Conde Nast awards; Progress report

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Ranch CDDs to develop master beautification plan

The landscaping plan will help Lakewood Ranch plan for future landscaping needs.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident and Basketball Hall of Famer Dick Vitale is excited about his new book, "Getting a W in the Game of Life."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Vitale releases new book

Dick Vitale released 'Getting a W in the Game of Life' Oct. 15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 24, 2012
School board sets timeline for superintendent search

The board approved a March 29 start date for a permanent superintendent.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Finalists named for Sandies Awards

The winners will be announced Nov. 16, at the Sandies Awards banquet.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Wanley Desir

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore defensive back Wanley Desir had two of the Mustangs' four interceptions in their 20-3 Class 6A-Distrct 12 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 19.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Community Golf

Hamilton Ruth used his 5-iron to record an ace Sept. 16, on the 120-yard No. 2 of Cypress Links.

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