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Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
County addresses erosion issues

The kayak launch on Vamo Drive is growing in popularity, which has intensified erosion problems.

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Madelyn Stevens poses with her “little devil” Lola at the Stonebrook Halloween Doggie Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

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The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

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FDOT plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and I-75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
MPO allots funding for interchange

The MPO on Monday added improvements to the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 to its long-range and transportation improvement plans.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie
  • October 27, 2014
Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

  • Sarasota
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As of last week, the bridge's 98 LED lights have been replaced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2014
New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

After equipment failures caused several lights to go out along the John Ringling Causeway Bridge, a city-hired contractor has replaced all of the bridge's light fixtures.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Daly is a retired civil engineer and attorney.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2014
Daly qualifies to run for District 4 commission seat

Jack Daly plans to run for the seat Mayor Jim Brown will term limit out of in March.

  • Longboat Key
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Jeanne Auten and Stacy Ridehour
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2014
Curtain Raiser Dinner

Curtain Raiser Dinner

  • Black Tie
Ryan Harper and Ryland Sands take home a large pumpkin from the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Games, performances, a pumpkin patch and rides were among the many activities for families at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

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Sandra and David Rees serve up hotdogs and hamburgers at the Welsh Society picnic.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Welsh Society Picnic

The Gulf Coast Welsh Society hosted a picnic on Sunday at the Turtle Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lydia Bohn, Jay Berman and Carol Peschel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel congregation celebrated the German festival of Oktoberfest following the service Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Allen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou

  • Black Tie
Jay Brady with Deb and Larry Kabinoff
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

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