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  • July 25, 2012
Kiwanis gives scholarships

Out of 77 applicants, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, through its tax-exempt scholarship foundation, has granted scholarships to 19 youth from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Vicki hasn't left the building

Vicki the swan is back in the water.

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Kayla Sheckler accepted the Emanu-El Award from Temple President Michael Richker.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
University Park woman honored

University Park resident Kayla Sheckler was honored recently for her dedication and efforts on behalf of Temple Emanu-El, during a special temple board installation and awards dinner last month.

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  • July 25, 2012
Resident named consultant for Mote

Mote Marine Laboratory has named East County resident Irwin Davis as its new senior consultant for economic and community development.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Residents named to Jewish Housing Council

Lakewood Ranch residents Alan Silverglat and Louis Siegel have been named to the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Board of Trustees.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Fall bazaar planning begins

It may be months away, but members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club already are gearing up for its fall Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon to be held in October.

  • East County
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East County resident Brittany Wenger
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2012
ODA student wins Google Science Fair

Out-of-Door Academy student and Lakewood Ranch resident Brittany Wenger took home the grand prize at the Google Science Fair.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2012
Burglars targeting vehicles in Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is reporting there is a trend in vehicle burglaries in sections of Lakewood Ranch, and are reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles.

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Sarasota County School Board Members Frank Kovach and Jane Goodwin vote to approve a $100,000 anonymous donation to Riverview High School.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 25, 2012
Riverview lands big donation

The Sarasota County School Board yesterday approved a $100,000 anonymous donation to Riverview High School.

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Any employee who receives the monthly pension benefits they earned prior to the freeze date would be required to terminate his or her employment with the town.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 25, 2012
Pension freeze would retire DROP

Elimination of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and other changes are part of a town proposal to freeze pension plans, according to a new Q&A.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 25, 2012
Mediation doesn't end litigation for Longboat Key Club

IPOC President Bob White said that the mediation process was completed but didn't rule out the possibility of future discussions.

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Jon Thaxton
  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 25, 2012
Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • July 25, 2012
At-large interest doesn't mean it's a crowded race

It may come as a shock that the job of Longboat Key town commissioner, which comes with a salary of $0 per year, meetings that can stretch four or five hours and an island full of vocal constituents, doesn't always attract a lot of interest.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 25, 2012
Merchants: Parking enforcement crosses line

St. Armands merchants say that increased parking enforcement is taking a toll on their customers.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 25, 2012
Lido resident arrested for Circle burglary

Sarasota police say that officer Donzia Franklin's knowledge of the area helped her nab the suspect.

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