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Nick Rich, 8, Aidan O’Horan, 8, and Andreas Zeitler, 8
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids' Summer Beach Run

Now in its second of ten weeks, the Kids' Summer Beach Run had a big turn out, Tuesday, June 19, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 20, 2012
Apartments sought for North Trail

A developer with ties to Sarasota wants to build affordable apartments for downtown professionals on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Larson holds the District 1 seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Commissioner Lynn Larson

Lynn Larson was elected in March 2010 to the District 1 Longboat Key Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 20, 2012
Residents receive their city manager forum invite

The public can meet the city manager candidate finalists in a formal setting 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 29.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 20, 2012
Sarasota County Procurement head resigns

Sarasota County Procurement Official Mark Thiele resigned yesterday after nearly 10 months at the position. Deputy County Administrator Bill Little will serve as interim procurement official for the third time.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Harry's welcomes summer solstice

Where will you be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21? Harry's Continental Kitchens is hosting a Summer Solstice Soiree to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Super stupendous beach read

Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children's book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Ranch thespian lands new role

Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
M'Balia and Cheryl Bangoura stand with the Bangouras' new convertible with Lorraine and Dick Vitale. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Couple wins new ride

East County residents Sekou and Cheryl Bangoura are revved up about a recent win.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A poster designed for "A Short History of Decay" shows Longboat Key's shoreline. Designed by Kerry Durkin.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Film could put spotlight on Key

Writer/director Michael Maren hopes to begin filming 'A Short History of Decay,' an independent film that features a fictional Longboat couple and their son, this fall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Hilton renovation in the works

The Longboat Key resort hopes to start construction in May, resulting in a new look and the addition of 80 to 85 rooms.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Proposed overlay: End of discussion?

The commission will discuss a proposed Whitney Beach overlay one more time before the state's review process for Comprehensive Plan changes expires June 28.

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  • News
The second CVS sign was proposed for the left wall, which faces Bay Isles Parkway. See a rendering of the proposed sign on page 8A.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
ZBA refuses to 'sign off' on CVS request

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance request from the drug-store chain for a second wall sign at its new store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Town, FDOT to talk crosswalks

The liability of the town and other agencies in a recent fatality is unclear, but they'll talk about ways to improve GMD safety at an upcoming workshop.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2012
Board weeds through hedge issues

The Planning & Zoning Board found that issues involving hedge-height regulations were too complicated to resolve during Tuesday's meeting.

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