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The beetles munch away at the air potato vines, and leave other plants untouched. Photo courtesy Tyree Brown, Rizzetta & Company.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 7, 2015
Fishing for answers, Waterlefe district turns to grass carp, beetles

New approach determined to battle pesky plants taking over Waterlefe’s lands and waters.

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Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan and Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason praised each other's commissions Monday for working well together.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2015
Town updates Sarasota County on top priorities

Town Manager Dave Bullock told two sets of commissioners Monday in Sarasota that beach projects are a top priority, followed by several other issues in fiscal 2016.

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Alex and Rachel Hunsader, 22 and 23 respectively, have grown up attending and working the festival, but say it's still an exciting family affair.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
Hunsaders sprout 24th pumpkin festival

One sign of fall: The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, which returns weekends from Oct. 10 through Oct. 25.

  • East County
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IDA Supervisor Alan Silverglat reviews his top candidates with fellow board members Sept. 30.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2015
Town Hall's next 'change agent'?

Longboat Key Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross and Assistant Highlands County Administrator Randy Vosburg are the two finalists for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall executive director.

  • East County
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Community Haven President and CEO Marla Doss and Vice President of Operations Brad Jones expect to break ground in December on the new vocational center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities lives mission through new project

The organization nears fundraising goal for $1.1 million vocational center.

  • East County
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Vicky Cawte and her mother, Deirdre, will co-host weekly Irish dancing classes at San Marco Plaza.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
San Marco Plaza to offer Irish Dance in Lakewood Ranch

Deirdre and Victoria Cawte are offering Irish Dance classes starting Oct. 10 in East County.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street has been open for 10 years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 7, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Main Street, Business Alliance celebrate 10 years.

The organizations have spent a decade in the Ranch, and are celebrating with a joint event.

  • East County
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James and Karol Santarsiero, of Hollywood, sold their home at 9815 Old Hyde Park Place to Jeffrey and Cheryl Sellers, of Bradenton, for $620,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three and two half baths, a pool and 3,623 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2015
Country Club Village home sells for $1.075 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
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Bullet Hole owners Brooke and Francis Misantone pose in their former location on Main Street in April of 2013.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2015
Bullet Hole owners buy Orange Avenue building

The Misantone family has doubled down on its downtown Sarasota location with the $900,000 purchase.

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Jessica Zelitt, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High, recently won a $1,000 scholarship.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 6, 2015
Lakewood Ranch and Braden River students win scholarship

Out of 80 applicants throughout the state, Jessica Zelitt and Domenic Aluise received the Scobee Scholarship.

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The City Commission will meet with the County Commission to discuss homelessness issues Nov. 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2015
Homelessness headlines City Commission meeting

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission discussed a lawsuit challenging the city’s no-lodging ordinance and a meeting with Sarasota County regarding a strategy for addressing homelessness issues.

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File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 6, 2015
Manatee County awards bid for East County water reclamation facility project

Vogel Bros. Building Co. pitched a $3.5 million bid to complete receiving and storage stations at the facility.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota road rage incident leads to shooting

Sarasota County deputies have arrested 22-year-old Christian Gunter for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an altercation at a gas station on South Tamiami Trail Monday.

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Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski announced he will file for District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’ commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2015
Jaleski announces commission run

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski announced he will file for District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’ commission seat this week.

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Pine View School sophomore Clark Dean has been rowing with the Sarasota Crew for the past four years.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2015
Crew rower competes for national award

Sarasota Crew rower Clark Dean is one of five finalists for the 2015 USRowing Fan’s Choice Junior Athlete of the Year award.

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