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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2010
Buchanan unsuccessfully opposes debt increase

The U.S. Congress passed Thursday a measure to raise the national debt limit by another $1.9 trillion.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2010
January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2010
New Pass home sells for $8.4 million

The price is the highest amount paid for a single-family home in Sarasota County thus far in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2010
Length of Jewfish dock causes concern

The Jewfish Key dock will grow from 50 feet to 180 feet out into Sarasota Bay if the Zoning Board of Adjustment approves the request next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2010
Brenner speaks to Village Association

The challenger for the District 3 commission seat discussed issues that affect the Village and the entire Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 4, 2010
East County dentist brightens smiles

Creekwood Dental will host "Give Kids a Smile Day" from 1-4 p.m., tomorrow, Feb. 5, at its office, 5210 Creekwood Blvd. This event allows students in need from Manatee County's Public Schools to have free access to dental care provided by seven dentists and four hygienists.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 4, 2010
Town manager requests WCIND assistance

Town staff is hoping West Coast Inland Navigation District Executive Director Chuck Listkowski is open to working with the town and Manatee County as the communities perform a study of the pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 4, 2010
Wallenda walks the walk for high-wire stunt

Masses of people swarmed downtown Sarasota this morning to see hire-wire daredevil Nik Wallenda walk between One Watergate tower and the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2010
Lady Mustangs advance to district championship

The No. 3 seed Lakewood Ranch High girls basketball team defeated No. 2 seed Bayshore 49-32 in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2010
Man on the street: Ribfest recipes

the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held its inaugural Ribfest Wednesday. In case you missed it, you can get a second helping - the Tennis Center plans to hold the event again next year. But to hold you over in the meantime, we asked the chefs to dish on their secrets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 4, 2010
OSU alumni challenge Pines' residents to grudge match

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee faced-off against Pines of Sarasota residents at the second annual balloon volleyball match.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2010
Gamble Plantation holds annual festival

The 10th annual festival will run Feb.6-7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Seasonal sandwich sign stands out

Jimmy John's is the gift that keeps on giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 4, 2010
County plans fee reduction

Wanting to kick-start a surge in building for commercial and residential properties, Sarasota County may reduce building fees by 10% through the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 4, 2010
Stolen vases a grave concern for cemetery

More than 50 bronze vases were stolen recently from atop graves at the Sarasota Memorial Park, on Tamiami Trail. One grave belonged to a 4-year-old child.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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