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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 5, 2014
County ratifies Teamsters agreement

Sarasota County commissioners approved a budget amendment today earmarking $1.2 million to fund salary adjustments for 419 full-time employees.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Cardinal Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut

The Cardinal Mooney boys tennis team defeated Admiral Farragut 7-0 March 4.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Booker improves to 7-0

The Booker High boys tennis team defeated Southeast 6-1 March 4.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Purchase could yield town center

Commissioners unanimously approved the $1.5 million purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel behind Publix Monday night, citing overwhelming support from residents and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Colony hearing on hold until May

Commission expresses frustration with legal counsel after Colony public nuisance hearing is postponed due to a due process issue.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

Saying the case's time in Chapter 11 reorganization had run its course, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted it to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Bridge openings questioned; Early voting begins

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Pension plan boards make necessary adjustments

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million in the coming fiscal year. boards of trustees lower estimated rates of return to 7%.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor raises $14,530 for commission race

The L'Ambiance resident has raised more than double what either his challenger or candidates for the District 3 seat have raised. through Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor calls for 'sensible' redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor believes a town center concept for Longboat Key is an attainable goal he can help achieve.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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