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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
Bed-tax figures suggest Key is getting sleepier

Longboat Key is getting sleepier, according to the latest bed-tax collection figures. The island's share of collections of tourist development taxes - which are paid on rentals of less than six months - is down compared to other communities in both Sarasota and Manatee counties for the most recent nine months for which figures are available.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
News Briefs

Commission to discuss live-stream videos; No garbage pickup on Labor Day

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
Burglaries, larcenies down on Longboat Key

The official statistics for the first six months of 2011 show a drop in many types of property crimes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Our View: Good budget, bad pensions

The Longboat Key Town Commission's first of its final budget hearings is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 12. It should be mostly uneventful.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner,

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Buffett gives a "kiss" through the glass.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 31, 2011
Mote researchers study manatees 'Hugh' and 'Buffett'

Hugh and Buffett are known for being large lettuce-eating mammals that many visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory make sure to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Weekly Winner Riding the Current

David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
Voters: No city yet

Results released Aug. 29 showed 56.5% of Lakewood Ranch residents who responded opposed moving forward with incorporation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Ballet school to host auditions

The School of Russian Ballet will host auditions for its production of 'The Nutcracker' Sept. 3, at the school, 8029 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
Ranch CDDs approve new budgets

Supervisors in Community Development District 2 will move forward with a pilot landscaping program rather than saving money for potential security enhancements.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 31, 2011
Alliance, Observer announce finalists

The winners will be announced at the Sandies corporate awards dinner Oct. 5, at The Polo Grill and Bar's Fête Ballroom.

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Welder Bob Bauman, of All Phases Welding & Fabrication, works on a floor joist bracket. Bauman has been welding for 23 years — even performing the job while serving in the U.S. Navy.
  • By Jen Blanco and Pam Eubanks
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Love for Laborers

These are the men and women who never see themselves in the newspaper. These are the ones who, with their hands and sweat equity, keep the East County community and its residents functioning. They, collectively, are our backbone. This year, the East County Observer celebrates Labor Day as more than just a day off. We salute those who truly deserve a day of rest the most, and we thank you for all your hard work.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Premier expects 20,000 for cup

The Clearwater Chargers and the Fusion Futbol Club will host the Nike Cup Labor Day Showcase Sept. 3-5, at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

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Braden River quarterback Steven Ross connected with his brother, wideout Justin Ross, for the Pirates’ first score in the Kickoff Classic Aug. 26 against Booker. Photos by Jen and Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Braden River Pirates set sail

The Braden River Pirates held the Booker Tornadoes to one touchdown to secure a 17-6 victory in their Kickoff Classic Aug. 26.

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Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Weekly Winner: Silver-lined sky

Dave Fuchs captured these clouds in River Club.

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