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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
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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.

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

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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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
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • East County
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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.

  • East County
  • News
Vijay Iyengar, 13, and Kerri Dieffenwierth look over how far Vijay's letter traveled.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 26, 2014
Message Received

French girl finds bottle sent from Lakewood Ranch student.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee transit service requests public input; New teacher evaluation system announced

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 26, 2014
FDOT already designing interchange improvements

County officials adopt resolutions supporting the plan for improving the I-75/University Parkway interchange.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Consultant picks Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver says its study shows the need for bus service in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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General Manager Susan Halsey and Shawn Pollard, South Florida territory manager, look forward to hosting charity events. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Popular eatery hatches under new name, owner

Another Broken Egg Cafe, formerly the Broken Egg, will open April 7 in Lakewood Ranch with a new look and feel.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
With rowing park contract, Sarasota supports nonprofit

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates formally will oversee operations for Nathan Benderson Park.

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