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Katie Mistetta stands with the Flammia family — Danielle, Felice, Victoria and Kenny — inside a new nightclub to open in East County.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 17, 2013
Nightclub for teenagers to open in East County

Felice Flammia wanted to create a place where her children could make memories, so she is opening a nightclub for teenagers.

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License-plate camera recognition systems were installed on both ends of the Key two weeks ago.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
License-plate cameras to snap data by late July

The long-awaited recognition system is in place and will begin capturing information after dispatchers complete training.

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Camper Pascal Wagner garnered the most hits on Super Duper Dirty Day in 2000.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
From the archives: Kids got down and dirty at camp

Once upon a time, Longboat Key had enough children to fill a summer camp at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. It was a dirty job, but someone had to do it.

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File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors took office Thursday, July 11.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2013
Funnel cloud forms in Lakewood Ranch

A funnel cloud formed near Summerfield Park, just before 7 p.m. Monday night.

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The Sarasota Police Department has named 24-year-old Kyle Riley as a suspect in a sexual battery case with a 14-year-old victim.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2013
July 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect; Turtle disorientations higher than usual; City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2013
Key Club earns sixth Pinnacle Award

The Longboat Key Club & Resort is named in the Pinnacle Registry in Successful Meetings Magazine for the sixth time.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has obtained a new water rescue all-terrain vehicle and a Jet ski to assist with water rescue operations on both Sarasota Bay and Gulf waters. (courtesy of town of Longboat Key)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2013
Fire Rescue starts water safety program

Last week, firefighter paramedics received training from Sarasota County lifeguards to learn water assessment review and to learn how to launch a new Jet ski from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 16, 2013
School grade calculations may change

The State Board of Education will meet at 10 a.m. today to discuss a recommendation to prevent school rankings from dropping more than one letter grade at a time.

  • East County
  • Schools
The improvement project will result in roundabouts at Myrtle Avenue and 47th Street, and sidewalks along both sides of Bradenton Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2013
Construction disrupts Myrtle Avenue traffic

The city of Sarasota will close the eastbound land of Myrtle Avenue at the intersection with Bradenton Road for construction from Wednesday, July 17, through Friday, July 19.

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Sarasota Police detectives are looking for Kyle Riley in connection with sexual crimes that occured over the last several years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota Police seek sexual battery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department has named 24-year-old Kyle Riley as a suspect in a sexual battery case with a 14-year-old victim.

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Initially, Laurel Park residents were asking for the elimination of the city’s administrative review process entirely within the boundaries of the district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 15, 2013
City Commission approves Laurel Park Overlay District

The City Commission approved the creation of the overlay district, which will require public hearings before the approval of nearby large developments.

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East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Weather Watch

East County resident Joelle Hennesey sent in this photo of a funnel cloud taken about 6:45 p.m. near Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2013
July 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: U.S. delegation vies for regatta; PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges; Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

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Loren Sletten will become extremely familiar with this bottle of Jim Beam. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasotan wins contest to be Kid Rock's bartender

Loren Sletten will bartend for Kid Rock on three stops of his summer tour.

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