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Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Liliana Ibarra called her summer internship in Washington, D.C., "amazing."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2011
Ranch graduate returns from Capitol

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Liliana Ibarra interned at the White House this summer.

  • East County
  • News
Miguel Orduno, an illegal alien who was deported from the United States twice after serving federal prison time, has eluded arrest by providing false identification and using different home addresses.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2011
Deputies arrest fugitive sex offender in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies found Miguel Orduno Aug. 17 near the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and University Parkway.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2011
Premier Sports Campus to add lights

The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch will begin installing lighting for eight of its fields Sept. 6.

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The meeting will be held at Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 18, 2011
Ranch CDD boards meet

Four Lakewood Ranch CDD boards will meet today starting at 8 a.m.

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Stacy Boll, Francesca Tebano, Peggy Messick, Vera Melnichuk and Judith Hart. Photos by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2011
PEO honors recipients

Chapter CE of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, PEO, honored three scholarship recipients during its recent luncheon at Marina Jack.

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  • Neighbors
It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for “Hair of the Dog 2.”
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2011
Mad Crow hosts hairy situation

It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for 'Hair of the Dog 2.'

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  • Neighbors
A new Walmart for the grocery-store-starved North Trail will be built in 2012.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 18, 2011
Planning board approves Walmart

The city's Planning Board unanimously approved last week a proposed 'neighborhood market' Walmart for the North Trail.

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As illegal short-term rentals continue to spark complaints, Code Enforcement Officer John Lally has found himself trying to balance the demands of tourists and full-time residents,
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 18, 2011
Short-term rentals continue to upset residents

Although sympathetic to tourists, the county's code enforcement officer is working to end illegal home rentals on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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Beach Bazaar customers have been gathering up souvenirs as well as beach supplies. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 18, 2011
No. 1 beach equals big summer season

A full parking lot at Siesta Key Beach is translating into a lot of customers for Key merchants and restaurants.

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The Siesta Beach Pavilion has been a focal point for the public beach since it was dedicated in 1960. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County History Center.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 18, 2011
Hidden wall enables building modifications

The discovery of a Siesta Beach Pavilion wall long hidden by structural additions will enable the county to modify the historic building without having to elevate it.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2011
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Rep. Holder to lead legislative subcommittee; Sarasota sales fall 18% in July

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 18, 2011
Future charter schools may receive less district money

The Sarasota County School Board plans a more detailed look at its funding stream for charter schools, with an eye toward reducing allocations for new schools.

  • Siesta Key
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This depiction of how a Palm Avenue parking garage wall would look was presented last week to the Public Art Committee. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 18, 2011
Parking garage murals planned

Jonathan Parks Architect, the architect for the Palm Avenue parking garage, suggests the city approve a $25,000 mural project for the interior walls of the garage.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 18, 2011
Planning Board controversy comes to close

Accusations of lame-duck political maneuvering marked the usual process of appointing members to the city's Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 18, 2011
City told to send positive signals

The city's economic-development coordinator said decisions that appear to be unfriendly to business are also watched by potential new businesses.

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