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News

Josh Siegel Marc Simms leads the effort to hire an executive director.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Alliance continues vision for expansion

As it works to hire an executive director, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance leans on volunteers to move the group ahead.

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Janet Mixon has noticed more plants blooming since last year when she and her husband, Dean, started using a new all-natural treatment on their crops — AgriSolv.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 19, 2014
Mixon puts 'green' in 'green thumb'

After losing plants to psyllid insects, Dean and Janet Mixon find a new way to deter the pest.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

Bradenton Speedway welcomes new owners; Select GreyHawk amenities closed for renovations

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Neal Communities and Medallion Home have begun construction inside The Inlets, along Regatta Way and on Fore and Mast drives. Photo by Hannah Fong
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Homebuilders snatch lots in The Inlets

In a bid to fulfill the high-end real estate market, Neal Communities and Medallion Home have partnered to buy 42 lots in The Inlets.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Giving Back

First-year head coach Craig Page has implemented a new community service program for his team this season.

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  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team posted double-digit wins against St. Stephen's and The Out-of-Door Academy March 12 and March 15, respectively.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Neighbors
Key Club officials told the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday they intend to build a future project at the Key Club that fits within the neighborhood and complies with codes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
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Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale told the commission Monday she “appreciates the opportunity to continue on.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's advice

Commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role, but some question her performance.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Jeff Daly and Colleen and Pete Collandra hope to open by the first week in April.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Longbeach Cafe coming to the menu for Whitney Beach Plaza

By the first week in April, Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant, which will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

New north-end group prepares for first meeting; Kiwanis Club awards first grants for 2014

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Key voters to pick two commissioners March 25

Election day is nearly a week away, but as of March 16, at least 17.8%, or 1,104, of the town's 6,188 registered voters had cast their ballots for the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Our view

Longboat has a stake in park

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  • March 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mill tax helps Sarasota County charter schools; My vote is yes on Sarasota schools referendum

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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