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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson explains to members of the Siesta Key Village Association that Sarasota County is running a budget deficit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2012
Patterson takes flak from SKVA

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson was present at the monthly Siesta Key Village Association, where she was questioned about procurement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Commission approves zoning code changes

The changes clarify codes, according to town staff, but opponents say the changes are designed to accommodate the Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate

The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year's rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Colony owners hope for occupancy

Some Colony unit owners are exploring the possibility of re-opening at least 40 units on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Commission approves Bullock contract; Vehicle break-ins reported in CC Shores; Weekly Publix progress report

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pete Cumming became acting police chief in May, after four years as a captain.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Q&A with Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming

The idea of putting on a uniform and working on the Key would have been 'alien' to Cumming earlier in his career.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
The legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Services remain intact at Cascades, RioMar

Hotwire Communications has taken over voice, video and data services for the Cascades and RioMar communities.

  • East County
  • News
Julia Damico, Charlie Gillam and Louisa Ellis show children how to make happy faces out of rice cakes and other ingredients.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Students embrace Project B-Town

More than 100 students from Woodland The Community Church spent at least three hours each day participating in service projects throughout the community as part of a weeklong overnight camp.

  • East County
  • News
Wendy Scott said she normally facilitates dog rescues but is focusing on cats and kittens because there is a need for it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Volunteer aids feline adoption efforts

East County resident Wendy Scott has started an organization that assists local cat- and kitten-rescue groups by organizing events.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Financial Management Director Jim Seuffert reviews budget documents with co-budget division managers Angie Bibler and Jan Brewer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Manatee County budget breakdown

The Manatee County Commissioners will meet to set the tentative millage rate July 26. County staff members now are adjusting the proposed budget to reflect new tax roll figures released July 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Debby impacts East County

Tropical Storm Debby showered the East County, refilling aquifer levels and stormwater ponds.

  • East County
  • News
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

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