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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2011
Commission plans search strategy

It's been 14 years since Longboat Key was without a permanent town manager.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 21, 2011
UPDATE: Hospital board keeps same millage rate

The nine-member Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors Sept. 19 approved an ad valorem millage rate of 1.0863 for fiscal year 2012, which is unchanged from the previous fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
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The 11,700-square-foot retail plaza will connect to the Publix store. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2011
Publix shops plan revisions to P&Z

The latest preliminary application includes landscaping and layout changes and states that the plaza's CVS store could be open 24/7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Denis. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Our View: He was good for Longboat

"He is a good man," said Longboat Key resident Michael Lendrihas as he exited Longboat Key Town Hall Monday afternoon.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town manager should evaluate the commissioners; Thank you to Longboat Observer's community editor; Flags should have been flown at half-staff on 9/11

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2011
Whitney Beach owner checks out hotel plans

Could a hotel check-in at the north end of Longboat Key?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
News Briefs

Colony Association will discuss recommendations; IberiaBank to foreclose on Chart House property; DCA approves comp plan amendment changes; Town hires part-time code enforcement officer

  • Longboat Key
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Six members of East County Girl Scout Troop 297 earned recently Ambassador distinction — the organization’s highest level.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
East Girl Scouts earn highest honor

Six members of East County Girl Scout Troop 297 earned recently Ambassador distinction - the organization's highest level.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tara residents Jack and Barbara Herbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 10.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Tara couple celebrates 50 years

Tara residents Jack and Barbara Herbert celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Milt Flinn took the top role at Lakewood Ranch Communities in 2008. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: SMR official resigns

Lakewood Ranch Communities' President Milt Flinn spent his last day with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Sept. 13. The company now has restructured his position.

  • East County
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Landscape contractor Garden Leaders has dropped its lawsuit alleging three Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts violated state open-meeting laws while selecting a new landscape contractor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
Garden Leaders drops lawsuit against Lakewood Ranch CDDs

As part of the deal, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts have hired the company as their interim landscape contractor.

  • East County
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Don O’Leary
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: O'Leary leaves CDD 2

Don O'Leary has stepped down to accept a position as a fire commissioner. The board is seeking a replacement.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2011
Mar Vista upstairs dining grounded until next year

The restaurant will soon begin minor renovations, however, patrons will have to wait until next season for upstairs dining.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2011
Compromise cools issue with code enforcement issue

Robert Nosworthy agreed with Longboat Key Code Enforcement officials that the individual who removed the air-conditioning unit outside his Neptune Avenue property was not permitted to do so.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

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