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Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club resident Ron Jarvis pointed out the community doesn’t have a clear cut policy in place to prevent gators from being trapped and killed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 17, 2014
Gator policy still floats

Despite a legal opinion from legal counsel stating the Ranch shouldn't create a gator policy, Town Hall officials are working to create an educational presentation that help the reptiles stay put.

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First Friday festivities mean new musical acts for attendees of free Music on Main events.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2014
Future Music on Main acts set

Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty announced its Music on Main series of acts performing through June.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2014
Sidelines

Eagles win inaugural Army vs. Navy tournament; Sarasota Christian earns back-to-back wins; Sarasota grapplers win invitational; Late goal propels Thunder soccer team to a win; Longwood Athletic Club announces Men's Open

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Mote Marine Laboratory (top) and the Sarasota County History Center (right) both have subsidized leases with the city of Sarasota for their properties on city-owned land. Each organization pays $10 or less a year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2014
City leases land scrutiny from Chapman

Vice Mayor Susan Chapman wants to re-examine city lease agreements that charge organizations such as Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium $10 a year or less in rent.

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Mike Tisdale and Florikan employees find sections of the fence pushed down or cut.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 17, 2014
Property owner concerned with homeless

After dealing with vandalism, theft and damage, property owner Mike Tisdale wants the county to help deter a nearby homeless camp.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2014
Commissioners come to Chapman's defense

The two new additions to the City Commission could sway it to reverse course and once again pay for Vice Mayor Susan Chapman's defense in an ongoing Sunshine Law case.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2014
In the zone

Although Laurel Park residents have praised the neighborhood's zoning rules, questions linger about the effects those regulations have had on the area.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2014
News Briefs

Bayfront group works to refine principles; Downtown Sarasota attracts more nightlife options

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Jennifer Rominiecki said Selby Gardens could benefit from offering more of a "museum experience" — something that could attract repeat visitors. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2014
New Selby Gardens CEO sees room to grow

Jennifer Rominiecki, who spent 15 years at the New York Botanical Gardens, says her goal for Selby is not just to attract visitors. It's to keep them coming back.

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Several bricks are missing from multiple stretches of the 1400 block of Main Street, an issue caused by growing tree roots along the sidewalk. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2014
Damages arise on downtown brick sidewalks

Damages to brick-paved sections of Main Street haven't caused alarm among merchants and residents - one small piece missing here, a dislodged brick there - but, taken together, they've added up to become an issue the city is exploring how to fix.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 17, 2014
Residents, commission lobby for traffic management

Sarasota County commissioners requested Ryland Homes add a turn lane into a future Osprey development.

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This year's menorah was filled with 90,000 coins.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hanukkah Celebration

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch welcomed the public and Jewish community to a special Hanukkah celebration Dec. 17, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brady Theisen plays Santa and surprises the audience at the end of the production.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: December Celebrations: A Tour Around the World

Gene Witt Elementary kindergarten students sang and played instruments during the December Celebrations: A Tour Around the World production, Dec. 17, in the school's cafeteria. Fourth- and fifth-grade students who are members of the school's "Orff"estra kicked off the play with drums and other instruments they played for their audience.

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UNIVERSITY PARKWAY AND I-75
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2014
Light up the night

These East County Christmas lights are worth the ride around town.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
LONGBOAT HARBOUR
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 16, 2014
Light up the key

We searched all of Longboat for the shining stars of holiday decorations for our annual Light up the Key contest. Here, we reveal our five winners.

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