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A town-conducted survey of the Key’s 53 canals revealed that the majority of the waterways are still deep enough for boats.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 18, 2013
Town dredges up canal project

Canal dredging isn't in the near future, but commissioners want to set aside funds for the project that will cost millions.

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Carman home, 6901 Poinsetta Ave.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 18, 2013
Shining examples

The 2013 Light up the Keys contest winners.

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Workers will try to mitigate the steepness of an eroded riverbank near the Braden River, behind Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 18, 2013
Braden River erosion repairs set to begin

Repairs to keep two bodies of water separated should take less than a week to complete, once started.

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Photos by Pam Eubanks and Amanda Sebastiano. Fr. Frank Kirlangitis walks through the sanctuary of St. Barabara’s Greek Orthodox Church during a consecration ceremony Saturday.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Sarasota church baptized during weekend ceremony

Members of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church celebrated the second most important event in the church's history.

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Healthy Living Organic & Natural Market
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2013
News Briefs

Substitute teacher charged with child abuse; John Neal Homes hires new president of building; New Main Street health foods store opens; School district graduation rate improves

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Anne Corbett Brown and Patrick Ringley wrote "The Tree Highway" — the first in a series of children’s books.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
Couple teams up to write first children's story

Two residents released the first children's story in their series, 'The Adventures of the Nutters.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 18, 2013
All-women choir's performances are a lark

The University Park Women's Club Park Larks' performance season hits a high note as the group sings in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
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Dale Berkowitz, Mary Beth Bos, Merrill Bonder and Pat Martin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 17, 2013
Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

Y Achievers' Scholarship Partners Holiday Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 17, 2013
Commission approves Creekwood development

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today approved an expansion to the Creekwood community.

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A Hilton application states: “The Longboat Key hotel must be completely redeveloped and modernized to attract the affluent, upscale visitors that historically supported the local economy of Longboat Key.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 17, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton project approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

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Jay Berman will take over for Phil King as the executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center in 2014.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2013
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center selects executive director

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced Jay Berman will succeed Phil King as the organization's executive director on Jan. 1.

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Sarasota County ran away with another national tourism distinction Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 17, 2013
Sarasota wins runner-friendly designation

The Road Runners Club of America names Sarasota County one of four of its Runner Friendly Communities of 2013.

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Researchers from six nations gathered for the first International Workshop on Impacts of Ocean Acidification and Climate Change on Corals and Coral Reefs. (Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 17, 2013
Mote co-hosts international workshop in Israel

The five-day workshop brought researchers from six countries together in Eilat, Israel.

  • Sarasota
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Last year, Siesta Dunes condominium complex defended its title as the category 1 winner.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 17, 2013
The Siesta Key Lighting Contest returns

With 21 entries, four more than last year, the competition has made Siesta Key light up with holiday spirit.

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Sarasota Police Department Chief Bernadette DiPino poses with two children during Saturday's "Honor the Badge" event, organized by the Sarasota Housing Authority.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 17, 2013
SPD helps children shop for the holidays

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota Housing Authority teamed up for the second annual "Honor the Badge" event, helping more than 80 children participate in a holiday shopping spree.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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