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Sanborn Studios, LLC, who leased a space in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park in September 2010, has announced it will terminate its lease on its primary studio facility. File photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Production company to close Lakewood Ranch operation

Sanborn Studios has announced it will terminate its lease for its Lakewood Ranch studio.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Dubow, Alice Dubow, 6, Teresa Outwaite and Max Outwaite, 6, wore some festive Chanukah headbands and necklaces at A Taste of Chanukah, Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Chanukah

The Chabad of Sarasota and Manatee sponsored a Jewish food festival called 'A Taste of Chanukah', Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Selby Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two 8-year-olds wait in the wings before a spacing rehearsal for the finale.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sweet Life

The Sarasota Ballet School performed three performances of "A Nutcracker Sweet" December 16 and 17 at the Lakewood Ranch Performing Arts Center and at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center. The cast of 120 performers danced a variety of parts from dolls to partygoers to butterflies and angels.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Nolan Middle FFA marches in Myakka

More than 40 Future Farmers of America students from Nolan Middle School earned community service hours Dec. 3 at the Myakka City Christmas Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Temple youth spread cheer

East County residents were among the Temple Emanu-El Youth Group members who brought songs, crafts and holiday cheer to Anchin Pavilion Dec. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Saul and Florence Putterman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
65 years and going strong

Florence and Saul Putterman, of Lido Key, celebrate 65 years together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The plan will include the historic Longbeach Village, along with other parts of the north end.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
New College students to design north-end plan

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force announced a joint effort that will result in a design charrette of the historic north-end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Bullock said that an appraisal would be the starting point for consideration of the purchase.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Town considers Bay Isles property

The Longboat Key Town Commission authorized an appraisal of a property adjacent to Publix that isn't under contract with the supermarket chain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
Education Center offers continuing opportunities

The Longboat Key Education Center's motto suggests it's never too late to continue learning and expanding one's knowledge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Bills don't make cents to commission

The commission will discuss a resolution opposing two bills that could eliminate the town's business-tax receipt program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Town discusses law of the landscape

The law of landscaping requirements could soon have a slightly different look. The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its Dec. 15 regular workshop to forward two ordinances related to landscaping for first reading and public hearing.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Magazine sales solicit warnings from police

Longboat Key police have issued at least six warnings in December to individuals selling magazine subscriptions without permits.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile stand behind copies of the applications they filed with the Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department to bring a cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town Commission needs to show fiscal responsibility; We won't come back if dogs on the beach; Dogs do not need access to Longboat's beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
Neighbors: Weldon Frost

The residents of less-tropical places may have Jack Frost nipping at their noses, but Longboat Key has it's own 'Frost' - Weldon Frost. He has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for 23 years at the most lucrative bucket in all of Sarasota County - the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
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