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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2010
Primary polls open in Manatee

East county residents can vote in their precinct until 7 p.m. today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 24, 2010
Key election races decided today

Democrats and Republicans choose their candidates for governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, county commissioner and many other races.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique

Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2010
Bicyclists in fair condition after crash

Two women were struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 23, 2010
UPDATE: 'No votes lost' in machine glitch

After an early-voting machine malfunctions, the machine's owner conducted an investigation that concluded every vote will be counted.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 23, 2010
Paving project starts tonight

The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved and the project will last until February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2010
County seeks history fair judges

No experience is necessary for helping judge student entries in the 27th Annual Manatee County History Fair.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 21, 2010
Annual Women's Equity Luncheon

Annual Women's Equity Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2010
Bayflite transports two after Key accident

Two Sarasota County women were injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2010
Shot suspect could be connected to robberies

The man who opened fire on Sarasota sheriff's deputies and was seriously wounded when they returned fire could be the same suspect in a string of adult-store robberies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2010
Firefighter high-rise training begins

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hotel renovations provide an opportunity for area fire departments to conduct high-rise building, life-saving and firefighting exercises.

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