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Seaplace is located in the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2014
Seaplace fire brings traffic to standstill

The fire caused traffic to bottleneck but didn't result in injuries or damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 5, 2014
Sheriff's Office releases new 'Jane Doe' images

Authorities have digitally reconstructed the face of an unidentified woman found dead in Sarasota County in 2007.

  • Sarasota
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Beginning Feb. 10, the Arlington Park Aquatic Center will be closed until August for renovations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 5, 2014
Arlington Park pool to close for renovations

The city will be conducting renovations at the Arlington Park Aquatic Center beginning Monday, closing the pool for six months.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A Bug's Paradise

This bug rested at Lakewood Ranch Main Street today.

  • East County
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Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Unique Visitor

This bug stopped to rest in the parking lot of Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The burglar(s) stole high-priced jewelry and accessories.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Heritage Harbour homes burglarized

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for suspects in the burglaries, which occurred back-to-back this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Seven-year-old Dylan McClintock enjoys eggs with his grandfather Don Gilmore.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandparents' Breakfast at Freedom Elementary

Freedom Elementary students brought their grandparents to school to socialize and munch on an early morning meal, for the Grandparents' Breakfast event Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo The Hilton will stop accepting reservations after April 30.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2014
Neighbors pitch to Hilton guests

Longboat Key will have 102 fewer tourist units for 16 to 18 months when the Hilton shuts down, but other properties are ready to roll out the welcome mat during the resort's remodel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 5, 2014
Accounting issues plague budget

The town seeks to eliminate outdated accounting practices and improve its revenue projections as it grapples with a projected $1.4 million budget deficit from last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Capt. Lorenzo Waiters, like all sheriff's office captains, drives an unmarked vehicle, which still has sirens. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Manatee Sheriff's Office captain takes us for a ride

Capt. Lorenzo Waiters, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office captain who oversees Lakewood Ranch, says things have returned to normal after the department increased patrols to combat burglaries this fall.

  • East County
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Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, says he is on "executive loan" from his company.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Rowing park peddles plan

Needing $22 million to build facilities, the nonprofit behind Nathan Benderson Park seeks local governments' approval.

  • East County
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Josh Siegel Sharon and RJ Dominic and Louie and Anita Podolinsky, neighbors and friends, have united to try to recoup costs related to a mold outbreak in their River Strand condos.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
Condo owners complain of mold

Two neighboring couples and residents in River Strand's Verandas say their air-conditioning units caused $80,000 worth of damage.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County adopts new logo; Amendments to appear on November ballot; Lennar unveils model homes in Bridgewater community

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Crews continue to work overnight to resurface and widen State Road 64, with construction extending from the Carlton Arms apartment community to Interstate 75.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 5, 2014
State Road 64 project overdue, over budget

FDOT will finish a project to expand State Road 64 by the end of March.

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