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Cinderella and Prince Charming meet at the royal ball played by Ella Wicks and Nick Rich, respectively.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2015
Southside Elementary enchants with musical Cinderella

Parents enjoyed an evening of music, dance and magic with the Southside Elementary School production of Disney's Cinderella Kids Wednesday, May 20 at The Players Theater.

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Courtesy photo. Newly appointed principals for Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2015
Three new elementary school principals appointed

With the school year coming to a close Superintendent Lori White announces that three elementary schools will be appointed new principals. Pending approval by the School Board of Sarasota County, Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools

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Rundown and dilapidated Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units should be repaired, according to a recent court order. File photo
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Judge orders Colony board to fix units

A Sarasota County court order mandates the moldy and rotting Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units be fixed.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Dezzi feels heat from contract comments

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi is still the town’s fire chief. But he is no longer part of the town manager’s contract negotiation team.

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Residents and businesses expressed concern about traffic and parking leading up to the Paragon Art Festival, pictured, in April. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 20, 2015
St. Armands BID seeks more event scrutiny

With two new art festivals scheduled on Lido Key during the height of season in 2016, Circle leaders are concerned about the events’ impact on traffic in the area.

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  • May 20, 2015
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SCAT station on drawing board; County plunges into water park negotiations; Beruff appointed to healthcare commission

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Tom and Holly McAndrew gather with their children Thomas, 11, Merritt, 2, two foster children, center, Owen, 9, and Scarlette, 3. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Always enough love

A homemade welcome mat leading into the McAndrew home reads, “Welcome to our loud, crazy, fun, happy home.” With six children under one roof, the noise begins at 6:30 a.m. It doesn’t stop until nearly 9 p.m.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2015
The Hall way

Don Hall’s career gave him a lesson on overcoming adversity. His new role will put him to the test.

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Aubrey Grimwood cruises through the 2014 parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Tribute to Heroes parade marches down Main

This year’s event includes a post-parade street party.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Town commission wants permanent peacock fix

As the peacock population rises again in the Village, commissioners want town staff to investigate how to fix the problem for good.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Police nab kayak theft suspects

A kayak theft led to multiple charges for two suspects who are now in the Manatee County Jail.

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When combined, two neighboring Gulf-front properties at 5871 and 5861 Gulf of Mexico Drive make up one of three properties on the Key with approximately 200 feet of Gulf-front width. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Business briefs

Two properties sell for $8.1 million; Keller Williams opens Key office; Businesses to celebrate military

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
News Briefs

Emergency helicopter landings to disappear; Town prepares for health fair; Summer workshops canceled

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2015
Waterlefe settlement seeks to build bridges

Waterlefe boards reach a crossroads as they seek an agreement on a long-disputed bridge.

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