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Newly anointed District 3 Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, celebrate after hearing the news.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Gans takes seat for two more years

Terry Gans defeats Ray Rajewski in the District 3 commission race, winning 57.38% of votes.

  • Longboat Key
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Irwin and Sylvia Pastor celebrate with champagne and supporters after receiving the news that Pastor won one of the town's two at-large commission seats.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor triumphs over Linde for at-large seat

Irwin Pastor overcame an anemic Election Day voter turnout to capture the at-large seat against challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
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District officials say the school tax pays for about 500 jobs.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 26, 2014
Landslide approval for school tax

The referendum's approval will extend a 1-mill tax by four years, which supplements the Sarasota School District's budget by more than $40 million annually, district officials say.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor tops candidates for fundraising through March 22

Irwin Pastor did not receive any campaign contributions between March 8 and March 22 - but the L'Ambiance resident has still raised more than any other Longboat Key Town Commission candidate this season, with $20,673 raised during the campaign.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy An Urban Land Institute final report encourages a town center concept near Bay Isles Road that promotes walkability and open space.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
ULI committee debates town center, Bayfront Park

The town likely will wait until the fall to hold public forums on a future town center concept.

  • Longboat Key
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Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses beach erosion issues with more than 100 people who attended a North End Coalition of Property Owners meeting March 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
New coalition discusses north end erosion issues

More than 100 north end residents and business owners packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 20 for the first forum of the newly formed North End Coalition of Property Owners.

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File photoLido residents hope that upgrades will make Lido Pool a revenue generator.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2014
City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.

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Brenner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Our view

The Pac-man of Obamacare

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

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The Key was home to several farms in the early 20th century until a 1921 hurricane destroyed most of the island.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Retired library director creates digital archive

Chet Pletzke brings a blast from the past to the Longboat Key Historical Society's website with a growing digital history of the island.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Seventh Sarasota Open returns to the Key Club

The seventh annual Sarasota Open returns to the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Stadium April 12 through April 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Temple Beth Israel program seeks hidden treasures

The public can bring up to three Judaica items to learn about their value and history from famed antique dealer and curator Arthur Feldman.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
CDDs vote to share gate costs

After seven months of collaborating on a solution, Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 will share costs of operating the main gates at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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High
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Three East County principals to retire

The principals at Nolan Middle, Gene Witt Elementary and Lakewood Ranch High School will retire effective June 30.

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