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Four suspects with potential ties to the burglary of six vehicles Sept. 26 were arrested by Longboat Key police officers just after midnight on Lyons Lane Sept. 30.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 1, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A car, foot and swim chase on Longboat Key led to the arrest of four suspects on Longboat Key Sept. 30 linked to a string of auto burglary cases that occurred Sept. 26 on the island.

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The downtown CRA contributed funds to public improvement projects, such as the Lemon Avenue Mall streetscape, and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2015
City blindsided by county’s move to end CRA

At a budget hearing last week, the County Commission decided to end the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area — a vote the city did not know was coming.

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Salvation Army Major Ethan Frizzell and Director of Programs David Sutton believe the Quality Life Center will help the Salvation Army in its quest to house homeless individuals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2015
New facility highlights Salvation Army’s shifting focus

The opening of the Salvation Army’s “Quality Life Center” is another step that signals the service provider’s increased emphasis on housing individuals.

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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy said that she wanted to allow for some creativity in the new sign regulations while calling for a higher overall quality standard.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2015
New zoning code aims to freshen up city storefronts

As the city prepares to overhaul its zoning code, the Urban Design Studio is working with merchants to develop new regulations governing signage.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 1, 2015
How local government budgets compare

How will this year's budget effect your bottom line, and how does it compare to nearby counties, cities?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge sponsors veterans program at SMART

The equine therapy program helps veterans integrate back into civilian life.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 30, 2015
SANCA responds to Blackketter video

SANCA and staff both say Blacketter is otherwise a great leader, and the board will hear his side.

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  • News
IDA Supervisor Alan Silverglat reviews his top interview choices with fellow supervisors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2015
Two named finalists in Lakewood Ranch exec search

Lakewood Ranch IDA supervisors will interview Longboat Key's Anne Ross and Lakeland's Randal Vosburg as finalists for the post of executive director of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2015
Main Street roundabout to partially open

The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

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Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge Trustee Jack Ogren makes a new friend.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 30, 2015
East County Elks salute veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks Lodge helps foster relationship between horse and veteran.

  • East County
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Lela Hartsane answers the three questions the school district asked attendees.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 30, 2015
Schools: Forecasting the future

Manatee County schools brace for technology-savvy buildings, improved learning experience for students.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 10.1.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock's recommended budget was approved Monday night at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2015
Commission approves $16,241,037 budget

The fiscal 2015-16 budget will be balanced by using $622,240 from the town’s reserve funds. The tax rate will fall 2%.

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Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is one roadway the county has under consideration. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to consider speed changes

Speed limits on six East County roadways are up for review. Changes to a golf-cart usage ordinance also will be considered.

  • East County
  • News
Kiwanis Club Treasurer Jim Larson deposits Team Renick's $10,000 Platinum Partner Check.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 30, 2015
Lawn Party to dish out new ticket, raffle structure

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key’s biggest fundraiser of the year is changing.

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