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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2013
Pledge unites Grand Bay financial roundtable

A group of the condominium's residents want politicians to pledge to return the word 'united' to the United States.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Griffin, pictured at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant, laughs as he realizes our annual April Fools’ issue fooled him.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2013
April Fools' tricks, treats readers

The monster-truck show in our annual 'gotcha' issue was the giveaway for many readers that the Colony wasn't really about to be demolished.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Our View: Watchdog for human rights

David Harris, executive director of the American Jewish Committee, is describing how he has spent the past 15 years circling the globe; sitting face to face, looking eye to eye with the world's most powerful heads of state; delivering the message incessantly and emphatically: Iran cannot have WMDs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2013
Key Club offers summer membership for residents

General Manager Jeff Mayers hopes to attract families to the Key Club with five-month summer memberships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Chrysler Lebaron was stolen from the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive and wound up in this Schooner Lane swimming pool. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2013
Lore: Theft put different spin on carpooling

A car thief made a splash April 3, 1997, when he drove a stolen Chrysler Lebaron into a swimming pool behind a Schooner Lane home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Interim Superintendent David Gayler says he accomplished the first two goals — stabilizing the budget to find out what led to the 2011-2012 budget deficit of $3.4 million and putting in the repairs so it never happens again. File photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
'Short-timer' has regrets but feels proud

Interim Superintendent David Gayler used his trademark calm to stabilize a broken budget and heal shattered trust for Manatee County Schools.

  • East County
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During a March 26 presentation, representatives of the Urban Land Institute told Manatee County commissioners to create a bold vision for the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2013
Institute casts vision for Manatee's growth

Representatives of the Urban Land Institute said Manatee County should work hard to create an identity for itself and plan for expected growth.

  • East County
  • News
Peggy Hill loves her hens. She uses their eggs to make hardboiled or scrambled eggs or even quiche.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
County considers allowing chickens

Allowing chickens in residential neighborhoods would provide safer foods for families, teach children about where their food comes from and help economically, proponents say.

  • East County
  • News
Freddy's offices said the store's opening is slated for late April.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 3, 2013
Steakburger chain makes state debut

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby's building.

  • East County
  • News
According to the Department of Transportation, the diverging-diamond interchange will improve delay times. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
'Ultimate Interchange' planned for University Parkway

The Florida Department of Transportation says a new design would slow wait time at red lights and improve safety in an area projected to have increased traffic.

  • East County
  • News
The entrance sign to Summerfield Crest was destroyed some time the evening of Wednesday, March 27.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2013
Update: Neighborhood sign destroyed

The monument sign leading into the neighborhood of Summerfield Crest, in Lakewood Ranch, will be replaced. The new sign will cost $4,000 to $6,000.

  • East County
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Douglas Grosso
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Business Briefs

Premier Sotheby's hires new broker associate; Business broker sees opportunity in Manatee; Ryland Homes adds new model to Arbor Reserve

  • East County
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1715 Prospect St.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwomen Margie Lee and Debbie Partridge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2013
WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

  • Sarasota
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