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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Subcommittee meeting sparks tourism debate

The Vision Plan Subcommittee debated whether tourism will influence or sustain Longboat Key's growth.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Letters to the Editor

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  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner

July 21 "Portable picnic" 9:11 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Larceny. A Longboat Key Public Tennis Center employee noticed that a redwood picnic bench was swiped from the picnic area of the tennis center.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter here

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Crowder Bros. names grill winner

Gina Gomez's backyard barbecues just got a little more delicious.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Green to the Extreme

Denise and Michael Pfalzer have been dreaming of living in an Earthship for more than a decade. Within a year, their dream will become a reality.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Former BRHS student confesses to 10 area burglaries

Justin Lizardi, 20, is facing charges for burglarizing homes throughout the East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
American Ideals founder to create Ranch Arts Council

Robert Moffa said the council would bring much-needed art and culture to the East County community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
News Briefs 08.05.10

Manatee County commissioners last week approved 4-3 an increase of 10 cents for every $1,000 of assessed value on Truth in Millage notices that will be sent to tax payers in August.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner 08.05.10

The complainant noticed a large garbage can was out of place and up against the security fence to the resident community pool. After reviewing the surveillance video, a white male suspect was observed moving the garbage can and using it to climb over the fence.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

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