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  • August 26, 2009
SYC summertime ball draws a crowd

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated "Havana Dreaming" Aug. 15 at its Black and White Ball.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Town looks at sand solutions

The town could acquire sand near Venice to put near North Shore Road to replace a fast-eroding beach that closed the beach access there.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Firefighter contract discussed

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.

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  • August 26, 2009
Swiftmud announces modified watering schedule

Manatee County officials are asking residents to abide by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's modified Phase III watering restrictions through Sept. 30.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 26, 2009
Blackburn Point Bridge to close for repairs

Drivers could experience slight delays Aug. 27 as they try to cross the Blackburn Point Bridge.

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  • August 26, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • August 26, 2009
Key Club debates views

The Longboat Key Club and Resort disputes the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's claim that its Islandside project hinders existing views.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Town proposes police contract

The town's labor attorney presented a revised contract to begin talks with the Longboat Key Police Department Union this month.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 26, 2009
Key fire department hires new deputy chief

Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi brings 25 years of experience to the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Never Surrender

Had there been a public poll before Sarasota's Public Art Committee voted Aug. 12 to reject accepting $500,000 to keep "Unconditional Surrende" on the bayfront, probably no one would have expected the committee to approve.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Longboat Key's bipolar disorder

Last week was a big news week on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Michael Welly
  • August 26, 2009
My View: Key Club disputes IPOC's claims

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hopes the community will contribute to discussions about its renovation project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
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  • August 26, 2009
Cops Corner

12:42 p.m. -- 4000 block of GMD (Gulf of Mexico Drive). Property Damage. A man called to report that his car had been hit in a hardware store parking lot.

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  • August 26, 2009
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