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According to FPL spokesman Neil Nissan, crews responded to the scene and restored power to affected residences by 9 a.m.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2012
Power outages impact north Key residents

Residents on the north end of Longboat Key were among the 900 FPL customers who lost power early this morning.

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The public is invited to see the roping and penning portion of the competition from 2-5 p.m. Jan. 28, at the rodeo arena at the Sarasota Polo Club. Admission is free.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2012
Polo pros, cowboys saddle up for SMR Cup

Polo players will take on Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys this weekend in a three-day competition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2012
Hazardous waste disposal available to island residents

The town of Longboat Key, in conjunction with the cities of Anna Maria, Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach will hold a hazardous waste collection for residents.

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  • By John Ewing
  • January 26, 2012
One-Stop Flower Shop Opens on Main Street

One-Stop Flower Shop Opens on Main Street

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 26, 2012
The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

The Burns Court Café: A New, Perfectly Suited Spot

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Board member John Holtzermann helps out with construction efforts. (Courtesy: Longboat Island Chapel)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2012
Aging in Paradise construction moves forward

The church began construction of a new elevator last week.

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Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free at last

Legoman was released Jan. 26 by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office into the custody of Burns Square property owner and artist Denise Kowal, founder of the Sarasota Chalk Festival.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 26, 2012
JAN. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Dr. Sean Snaith says Sarasota and the country can continue to see a slowdown in growth for the first quarter of 2012, mainly because of a labor market that’s struggling to recover locally.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
Economic outlook looks weak

A Central Florida-based economist told Sarasota officials Sarasota is rebounding slowly and won't see job growth for another year or so.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Lakewood golfers receive proclamation

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team, which captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, received a proclamation from the Manatee County Commission Jan. 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Local teaching pros to square off in tennis series

Ty Braswell and Nate Griffin will face Travis Eckert and Gerardo Azcurra in the fourth event of the Gettel Nissan Tennis Series Feb. 11 at the Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Lady Mustangs send three to state meet

Three members of the Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting team finished in the top three at the District 8 State Qualifying Weightlifting Meet Jan. 25 at Port Charlotte High and will now advance to the state meet Feb. 11 at the Kissimmee Civic Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Braden River Key Club to host Sandbox Volleyball Tournament

The Braden River High Key Club will host its first Sandbox Volleyball Tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10 at Bee Ridge Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
SCORES: Pirates blank Sailors, advance to district final

The top-seeded Braden River High boys soccer team blanked Sarasota 5-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 semifinal Jan. 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 26, 2012
Thunder set to face Falcons in district final

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated St. Petersburg Shorecrest Prep 4-1 in a Class 1A-District 8 semifinal Jan. 25.

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