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  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Tara CDD Seat 3: Darby Connor

Improved landscaping and a commitment to installing a noise buffer near Interstate 75 are Connor's platform.

  • East County
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Jaudon
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Joe Jaudon

Jaudon plans to continue fostering relationships with Heritage Harbour CDD and Stoneybrook if re-elected.

  • East County
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Parker
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD Seat 5: Tad Parker

Parker has attended Heritage Harbour meetings for more than a year to prep for an election run for seat 5.

  • East County
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  • Robert Plunket
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
LWR Community Fund doles out $68,000 grants

The fund, which has given out more than $1 million since its founding in 2002, awards grants to local nonprofits.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Dawson's two cents made sense for many

Former Commissioner Bob Dawson died Oct. 18. He was 71.

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Demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort's restaurant building began in late August. Courtesy photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Former Latitudes restaurant building demo complete

Ocean Properties Ltd. estimates that completion of the Gulfside Beach Resort is approximately 13 months away.

  • Longboat Key
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Hunter Norton takes a picture at the grave of Jesse James, on the James’ Family Farm in Missouri.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2014
Man lights fire for cause

Hunter Norton drove more than 2,100 miles to compete in an online TV show and raise awareness for missing kids.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Garden Club members snacked on some pumpkin pie during a break at the monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club

The Longboat Key Garden Club met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Windward Bay Condo Clubhouse.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
Bayfront Park fountain closes early for season

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain in Bayfront Park closed 13 days earlier than anticipated for the winter season.

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  • Neighbors
East County residents gathered Tuesday, to urge motorists to slow down and watch out for deer.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 21, 2014
East County wildlife deaths spurs concerns

Deer and other wildlife deaths are prompting some East County residents to urge motorists to slow down.

  • East County
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A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2014
Underground utilities ordinances surge ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted on first reading to forward two ordinances related to undergrounding utilities.

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Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to noon, and possible the following day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2014
Siesta beach access to close temporarily

Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed next week while Sea Shell Condominium Association paints a wall adjacent to the parking lot.

  • Sarasota
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Natalie Amedeo, Esther Cook and Dionne Reinert cheers to the fall season.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Welcome Luncheon

The Women's Guild of St. Mary Star of the Sea reigned in the fall season and celebrated the return of its seasonal residents Oct. 21, in the church's activity center. The ladies who attended the Welcome Luncheon snacked on vegetable lasagna, rolls and salad, while talking with friends they haven't seen since the spring.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank summer campaign serves 15,000 children

The results are in for the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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