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Emergency personnel transported a white male in his early 30s to Blake Memorial Hospital by ambulance after he crashed his motorcycle on 12th Street.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 11, 2013
Motorcycle accident forces 12th Street closure

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a motorcyclist crash that occurred near Springfield Avenue last night.

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Pending approval, the project could begin in the first or second quarter of 2014. The hotel will close for 16 to 18 months for construction.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key Hilton unveils $24 million project

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. seeks to close the resort for 16 to 18 months for a project that would add 85 tourism units.

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Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. will acquire the Chart House property at 201 Gulf of Mexico Drive in October.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Key Club to purchase Chart House

The owners of the Resort at Longboat Key Club have no immediate plans for the Chart House, but called the building's acquisition 'a strategic business decision.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Survey shows business gains, retail loss

The U.S. Census Business Patterns Survey shows that Longboat Key gained eight businesses between 2010 and 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Mar Vista will try again with P&Z application

Planning and Zoning Board members will review a Mar Vista application next week that excludes patron use of the historic Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key police will receive three new vehicles later this month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Briefs 9.12.13

Longboat Key police gear up for new vehicles; Mote researcher nominated for Indianapolis prize; P&Z prepares for long meeting next week

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Commission raises millage increase 10%

For the first time since 2010, the town's millage rate is increasing from 1.8872 mills to 2.0760 mills to pay for rising pension costs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2013
Committee prepares for consultant's visit to Key

To create a wide range of consultant interviewees, the town is looking for younger Key residents and business owners to be able to provide their input on Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
SOS passes inspections; allegations unfounded

City staffers reported after an investigation that none of the accusations against Save Our Seabirds appeared founded.

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Cafe Continental is located at 2117 Siesta Drive and is open for breakfast and lunch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Continental

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Dorota Presland and chef Chase Johnson of Cafe Continental. Join us and learn how to prepare crepes Benedict in this week's in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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Mark Vanderee, a Waterline Road resident, argued the proposed development is not compatible with the rural nature of the area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
School board postpones budget vote

The Manatee County School Board, following the advice of Superintendent Rick Mills, delayed a decision to adopt its 2013-14 budget because it did not give the public enough time to review it.

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Randy Benderson, president of Benderson Development, thanks Paul Blackketter for his persistence. “This is bigger than our dream was,” Benderson said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Rowing Championships bring pride to Sarasota

The contingent behind Sarasota's winning bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships returned from South Korea Tuesday night and addressed the media Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

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Late in life, unable to walk or talk, Jim Hunsader rode around the farm on his golf cart, watching the Pumpkin Festival from afar. Photos by Josh Siegel and courtesy of the Hunsader family
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

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