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Margaret Wolohan, Carold Spalding, Janice Russo and Rita Polansky are seated for the Women's Club luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 20, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Women's Club Luncheon

The ladies of the St. Thomas More Women's Club met to mingle and dine with a luncheon Jan. 21 at The Oaks Club.

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Alliance Chairman David Fink accepts the gavel and leadership position from former Chairwoman Annette Gueli.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: LRBA Annual Membership Luncheon

To celebrate another year - its 10th - the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance offered members salads and socializing, as the group welcomed its new Chairman David Fink, Jan. 21, at the 2015 Annual Membership Luncheon, housed at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. The group also introduced its new board of directors, followed by a presentation on the alliance's history and growth led by Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh.

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Boat passage beneath the bridge will also be impacted over the next month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2015
Osprey Bridge closed for inspection

Following a two-day closure today and Thursday, one lane of the bridge will remain closed over the next month as part of work on the Lift Station 87 project.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

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  • Real Estate
Debbie Huckaby is starting up East County's first bird rescue — Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
New neighbors

Debbie Huckaby believes a move to East County will inspire residents to flock to her new Birds of Paradise Sanctuary.

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A new permit allows the Ranch to specify which gators stay put.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2015
Ranch seeks gator permit

Town Hall officials seek more control over gator removal to prevent poaching.

  • East County
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The old gas station on the north end has been vacant since 2007. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2015
North-end gas station still running on empty

Keller Williams will not open an office at the old Chevron, but a Bradenton businessman seeks goodwill for a drop-off center.

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Paul Suprenand
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2015
News Briefs

Town to create new utility manager position; Mote hires two Ph.D. scientists; Utility testing continues this week on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2015
'The U.S. Constitution did not take this long to write'

Commissioners expressed frustration at the slow pace of a Comp Plan and code rewrite.

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Photos by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2015
Anatomy of a groin

Two sand-saving structures on the north end of the Key are on track for completion by May - if the weather cooperates.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2015
St. Armands BID circles traffic issues

As area stakeholders await an update on a parking study, the St. Armands Business Improvement District board hopes to find solutions to some shorter-term traffic woes.

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Cars back up at the Balmoral Woods Boulevard gate onto Lakewood Ranch Boulevard Jan. 16. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2015
The gate debate: Will it end?

IDA supervisors hope to put the issue to rest even though some districts want tighter control of gates. that sit on public roads.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2015
Ranch considers info center

Wanted: A retired Ranch resident architect to review and give feedback for a possible Summerfield Info Center purchase from SMR.

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A University of Florida graduate, Vishal Kakkad oversees every traffic signal and camera in Manatee and Sarasota counties, along with his team of 17 members. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 20, 2015
Red, green or yellow?

East County resident Vishal Kakkad controls the traffic you sit in on a daily basis throughout Manatee County.

  • East County
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Shirley Kelley of Sarasota hits a putt that approaches the green Tuesday at The Palm-Aire Country Club. Photo by Jason Clary
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 20, 2015
Palm Aire announces LPGA November event

An LPGA Legends Tour championship, along with hotel bed revenue and visitors, is heading for East County.

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