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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 29, 2010
Birthday party depicts highlights of Williams' life

Casa del Mar staff and friends threw a 79th birthday party for the resort's General Manager D.M. Williams.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 29, 2010
Two new garage facades presented

The architect hired for the Palm Avenue parking garage unveiled the new designs. Many of those in attendance were unimpressed.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2010
Key Club presents a modified plan

The Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a tentative Islandside project proposal Friday that reduces the number of overall residential units from 176 units to 154 units. The club asked for a two-week continuance in order to meet with town staff about the revised plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2010
District seeking citizen input in legislative process

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said is taking a more proactive approach to getting parents and students involved in the legislative process, particularly on issues affecting education.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2010
Red Cross to collect donations at St. Armands art festival

The contributions from the weekend event will benefit earthquake victims in Haiti.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 28, 2010
The Banyan Ball Kick-Off Party

The Out-of-Door Academy

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 28, 2010
For the Mayers family, Key history repeats itself

The Longboat Key Historical Society held a board meeting Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Historical Society museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2010
Lady Mustangs dominate Lady Knights

Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer continued its winning ways against Tampa Robinson in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals Jan. 28.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 28, 2010
Hazardous waste pickup set for Saturday

Longboat Key residents can take hazardous waste and old computers and televisions Saturday to Anna Maria Island to be disposed of properly.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 28, 2010
Pines of Sarasota installs 2010 officers

John Lopez is installed as chairman of the Pines of Sarasota Board of Trustees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 28, 2010
Vaught memorial service to take place Saturday

A memorial service for Susan 'Susie' Vaught will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2010
Sheriff's vehicle strikes barricade

Damages to the vehicle are estimated at $800. No one was injured.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 28, 2010
Best Buy burglary thwarted

Three men caught on surveillance tape inside the electronics store early Tuesday were captured that night after prying its doors open. A fourth suspect is still on the loose.

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