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Bird Key Park is one of 18 neighborhood parks the city would be responsible for funding completely.
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 23, 2011
City bristles at county's parks offer

City commissioners question the county's definition of a 'regional park,' and why county commissioners won't meet with them in person.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
OBITUARY: Dr. Roy McKinney

Dr. Roy McKinney, 76, practiced as an anesthesiologist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At the Longboat Key Town Commission’s statutory meeting Monday, newly appointed Mayor Jim Brown, left, presents outgoing Mayor George Spoll with a plaque that expresses the town's gratitude for his years of service.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Brown takes mayor's chair

Commissioner Jim Brown becomes mayor for the first time. Commissioner David Brenner is elected as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Large pipes that will be used to funnel sand onto the eroded north end of the island were placed on Beer Can Island Friday, March 18.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Shannon Gault and Gerald Feder still question a pension investigation that’s under way.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Board members question pension investigation

Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Gerald Feder and Shannon Gault are not pleased thus far with an investigation of the pension plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
Census: 9.4% drop in population

In the past decade, Longboat Key experienced a 9.4% drop in population, according to U.S. Census data released last week, with its population falling to 6,888 permanent residents April 1, 2010, compared with 7,603 April 1, 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Bayfront Park plan at agenda forefront

Before a new Bayfront Park can be constructed in the middle of the Key, the town must implement certain items.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
News Briefs

'Super moon' doesn't affect Longboat beaches; North Lido Park tidal tributary completed; Post office prepares for April 18 tax deadline

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
FCCLA leader visits Tallahassee

Lakewood Ranch High School sophomore Micaela Figueroa represented District 7 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in Tallahassee during the recent Career and Technical Education on the Hill event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Vanda Bayliss, 59, always dreamed of operating huge construction equipment.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 23, 2011
CAUTION: Adults at Play

If you've ever wanted to take the controls of a bulldozer or excavator, one East County business can accommodate your heavy-duty dreams.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 23, 2011
Ranch names sports complex

Summerfield resident Mercedes Movilla's suggestion, Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, was chosen as the moniker for SMR's new project.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 23, 2011
CDD 1 hires new security contractor

The Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 1 board expects Diamond Mason Evans Inc. to start in April.

  • East County
  • News
Event organizer Randi Greene said the event gives riders throughout the state a new place to ride while raising funds for improvements to Camp Flying Eagle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 23, 2011
Flying Eagle saddles up for weekend ride

The Poker Ride, Obstacle Course and Camp Out event will be held April 1-3.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
Our view

The road to revitalization; Good news for the Colony; Mayoral discomfort; The few, the proud - a personal note

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