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Millard, Ambassador Dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Longboat Key Garden Club came together to hear Marjorie Singer, the Donor Relations Manager of Southeastern Guide Dogs, speak about these talented pups and the individuals they are trained to assist.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2013
Sarasota and Longboat Observers win first place in Newspaper of the Year contest

For the second consecutive year, the Sarasota Observer and the Longboat Observer won first place in their divisions in Local Media Association's 2013 Newspaper of the Year contest.

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Owners of 205 units voted either in person or by proxy to approve a settlement. Only three units voted against the settlement.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 19, 2013
Colony owners approve settlement

Unit owners approved a proposed Colony settlement but unit owner Andy Adams' block of 58 votes are subject to a list of conditions.

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Florida Studio Theatre has bought one single-family home and sold three similar properties on 4th Street this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 19, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre sells three properties

Palsar Developments Inc. purchased three single-family homes on the 1600 block of 4th Street Nov. 14, for $1 million.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 19, 2013
Commissioners blast 2050 report draft

Sarasota County Commissioners pushed back against a draft consultant report analyzing the impact of proposed changes the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan, criticizing the scope and focus of the analysis.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 19, 2013
City Commission keeps paid parking start date

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners to delay the start date - paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage will be implemented on schedule.

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At each meeting, including one at 6 p.m. tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School, community members will be given a survey, both to address the 2014-15 budget and the district’s five-year strategic plan.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch High hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings at schools to gather input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police block a portion of Bay Point Drive Tuesday, Nov. 19.
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Robin Hartill
  • November 19, 2013
Anders Ebbeson, husband of Katherine Harris, dies in reported suicide

Sven Anders Axel Ebbeson, 68-year-old husband of former U.S. Congresswoman and Secretary of State Katherine Harris, committed suicide at the couple's home this morning, according to Sarasota Police.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch HS hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens' Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings at schools to gather input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 19, 2013
Lakewood Ranch HS hosts budget meeting

The Manatee County School District's Citizens' Advisory Committee is conducting a series of meetings, including one tonight at Lakewood Ranch High School, to get input about what the district's budget priorities should be for 2014-15.

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Richard Bouchard, co-chair Jimmy Neal and Carl Zimmerman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2013
Black & White Gayla

Black & White Gayla

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Scott Anderson and Hillary Steele
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2013
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

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L’Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor qualified Nov. 15 for the at-large seat and will run against Armando Linde.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2013
Two commission races set for March

Commissioner Terry Gans will run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski. Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor will faceoff for the at-large commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
CONA braces for 2050 fight

Sarasota County's community neighborhood association alliance held a press conference on Monday, addressing proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan, which the Sarasota County Commission will discuss this week.

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Tom Aposporos and Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, pictured, and Mayor Jim Brown provided early leadership for the foundation. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2013
Longboat Key Foundation established at CFSC

The foundation was formed last month to benefit the Key and its residents.

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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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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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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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