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  • Roger Drouin
  • September 12, 2012
Aluminum thief caught in the act

Police arrest employee for stealing aluminum from business.

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Jordan Brooks, No. 12, high fives her teammate CeCe Knight, No. 3, after making an impressive play Tuesday, Sept. 11 during the Cardinal Mooney versus Sarasota High School JV volleyball game at Sarasota High School.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS v. SHS JV girls volleyball

Sarasota High School's JV girls volleyball team came out victorious Tuesday night beating Cardinal Mooney 2-0.

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Friends and family gather at the nest dedicated to Penny Rosenthal. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Loved ones pay tribute to Rosenthal

Friends and family of Penny Rosenthal gathered on the beach Aug. 22 to remember her dedication to many beach activities.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat couple to say 'I do'

Longboat Key residents Corey Gropp and Jessica Rickards have announced their engagement and upcoming October wedding.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Business Alliance seeks nominations

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, in partnership with the East County Observer, is seeking nominations for the 2012 Sandies Awards, which recognize Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members for their achievements.

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  • September 12, 2012
Local resident named scholar

East County's Morgan Bettes has been selected as one of 20 national 2012 Judith O'Connor Scholars by BoardSource, a national provider of resources to exceptional non-profit boards.

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The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
SWAT celebrates Debra Fortosis

The Lakewood Ranch chapter of Successful Women Aligning Together has selected Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family Care, as "Woman of the Month" for her outstanding achievements in what she provides to SWAT networking.

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Rotary's Preston Olinger and Laurie Hagberg presented the donation to The Food Bank's Cindy Sloan, center. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Ranch Rotary donates food

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch recently donated $3,500 worth of food to the Food Bank of Manatee, after learning the agency had reached critical lows in its food supply.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Company brings solar power to Mote

Lakewood Ranch-based Willis A. Smith Construction Sept. 4 has helped Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium improve its energy efficiency.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 12, 2012
New application revives project

Longboat Key Club and Resort Manager Michael Welly said a decision to re-submit the Islandside application solidifies the commitment club investors have for the resort.

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Michael Maren wrote in an email to the Longboat Observer that he wanted to shoot the film on Longboat Key and Sarasota but the cost differential between the locations was "huge."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat misses its starring role

What does North Carolina have that we don't? Tax incentives and a film industry, for starters.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 12, 2012
Colony Association preps for next meeting

Development officials, including Colony owner and developer Andy Adams, are expected to be in attendance at a Sept. 24 meeting to answer questions about the the Colony's rehabilitation plans.

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Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
News Briefs

Weekly Publix progress report

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The Northern Trust office, located at 540 Bay Isles Road, will close Dec. 7. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 12, 2012
Northern Trust to close branch

Longboat Key bank customers will be diverted to the downtown Sarasota branch location starting Dec. 7. The two branches will be consolidated.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 12, 2012
Advisory committee debates business tax-receipt program

The Florida Legislature will also discuss abolishing such business taxes at its next session this spring in Tallahassee.

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