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  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

LECOM honored for work; Bishop retiring from CDD 5; New name, new feel

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 16, 2014
Club's makeover revealed

Tara club's renovations aim to create 'wow factor.'

  • East County
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Kelly, Olivia and Callum Gessner hold their ferrets: Rufus, Shirley, Teddy and Flatso. All four ferrets escaped, but Teddy survived two days outside in the rain and cold alone, before returning home. Photos by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2014
Lost ferret returns home after scare

The Gessner family says they are lucky their ferret, Teddy, survived two cold nights and some rainy weather.

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This is Cheryl Lee's first year as a Salvation Army bell ringer. Her post is the Publix at the intersection of State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 16, 2014
Salvation Army volunteer rings for bigger picture

A former child abuse investigator, Cheryl Lee is now having 'the time of her life' ringing her bell in retirement while helping kids.

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Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Manager Wayne Piazza stands among its Toys for Tots donations. The club collected more than $15,000 worth of toys this year. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 16, 2014
Presents break record

After a golf outing one day, Rick Shaw and more than 20 other men were sitting around at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club when manager Wayne Piazza approached them about helping with the club's annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

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AIPRC Executive Director Donna Dunio, Arnold Simonsen, Patty Sabow and Barbara Koetsier. Courtesy photo
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  • December 16, 2014
News Briefs

Town to hold first town center public workshop; Arnold Simonsen donates $13,000 to Aging in Paradise; Town hires special counsel for bridge damages claim; Town issues permit for $2 million home

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Longboat Key Foundation Chairman Bob Simmons with Vice Mayor David Brenner, board members Warren Simonds and Jeff Mayers, Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown and Tom Aposporos
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2014
LBK Foundation to kick off $1 million campaign

The nonprofit organization's first priority is to generate funds to assist a future medical facility with startup costs.

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Riana Rawson (second from left) accepts the $20,000 check from Lawn Party Chairman Michael Garey (left), Kiwanis Club Secretary John Wild and President Armando Linde. Photo by Robin Hartill
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 16, 2014
Kids win big at this year's Gourmet Lawn Party

Longboat Key Kiwanis Club members discussed the records it shattered at the Dec. 6 event, which raised at least $65,000 for children's charities and scholarships.

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Ania Adderley and Carolyn Robinson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2014
Signature Chef's Auction

Signature Chef's Auction

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Students performed holiday songs for residents at the Jefferson Center.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Broadway Club performs

Students of the Bay Haven Broadway Club spread holiday cheer by performing at the Jefferson Center of Sarasota the afternoon of Tuesday, Dec. 16.

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Freshmen and juniors compete on the football field.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Filly Football

Dec. 16, the ladies of Lakewood Ranch High School hit the school's football field for the annual Filly Football game. Freshmen through seniors battled throughout the evening, as teenage boys coached the girls through the football games from the sidelines.

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Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles, pictured in 2010, plans to begin construction in fall 2015.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 15, 2014
Mar Vista deck receives approval

The Planning and Zoning Board approved two applications for a second-story deck at the Longbeach Village restaurant.

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Sarasota County will designate a portion of the $7.5 million toward the design of the overpass.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2014
Sarasota moves forward with I-75 overpass idea

SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen said he is preparing to hire an engineer for the project.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber will provide an update to city officials about the group's work at a workshop next month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2014
Bayfront group works to refine principles

Based on feedback gathered over the past several months, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 could increase its emphasis on creating a hub for cultural institutions on the waterfront.

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen and Harvest United Methodist Church Co-Pastors Rev. Catherine Fluck Price and Rev. Steve Price announced a new East County Saint Stephen's campus Tuesday. (courtesy)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 15, 2014
St. Stephen's announces East County expansion

St. Stephen's is opening a new school called St. Stephen's East Campus K/1 School in Lakewood Ranch with Harvest United Methodist Church.

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