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Businesses have marketed on signs that line the park’s fences. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel and Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Ranch Little League fights for signs

The sponsorship signs go against county code, but they also bring in revenue.

  • East County
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Chris Davis often takes calls from homeless veterans late into the night. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Veteran leads Goodwill program

Chris Davis, who served 14 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, uses an open-door approach he learned on the battlefield to help fellow veterans.

  • East County
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Neal Communities’ “The Harmony” in Central Park is part of a coastal series. It features 2,453 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and a bonus room option.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Builders show off models

The Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes starts this weekend.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Longboat police chief restructures department

The Police Department is reducing its number of police captains from five to two, while streamlining efficiencies.

  • Longboat Key
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Terry Henshaw started the Whatisthe99? tour about five years ago. It has stopped in 33 cities nationwide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
REALITY CHECK: Whatisthe99?

Whatisthe99? organizers hope to encourage local youth to make good decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Benninghove took second place in last year's youth fishing tournament. He hopes to win his age bracket this year. Photo by Gabby Ojeda.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • February 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch reels in youth anglers

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club will host the seventh annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
News Briefs

East County resident appointed to state board; Manatee Commission last to vote on rowing bid

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
How Will We Grow? 'Good Ideas'

What started as quest to better control costs and manage growth in Manatee County has, in many ways, become an audit of the county's planning systems.

  • East County
  • News
Stephen Lux notified the firm of his resignation March 1. Gemeis rejected the resignation Dec. 17 and provided him with a termination letter, instead. File photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2013
Former Gemesis CEO sues for wrongful termination

A lawsuit from Stephen Lux, former CEO of Gemesis, is the latest setback for the firm.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

The Concession hires new project manager; Grapevine Communications earns honor, adds to client list; Blush Salon adds stylist to its Lakewood Ranch staff

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Cheryl Loeffler closes $3,425,000 AMI sale; Colliers join MS&Co. Longboat Key South office; Premier Sotheby's releases top sales team for 2012; Wagner Realty announces top agents for January

  • Longboat Key
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Joanne Lamberson, Thurston Lamberson, Dalas Lamberson and Tiffany Monaco are the family behind TLC Diversified Inc. Photo courtesy of Mark Wemple.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2013
Forward Thinking: TLC Diversified

A gutsy move to maintain payroll in the core of the downturn has finally begun to show dividends for one entrepreneur.

  • Longboat Key
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Beverly Broth and Janice Landauer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2013
Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

Star of the Opera 'Two Dates with the Devil' Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 19, 2013
Feb. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board will hold a special audit meeting Thursday; Sarasota City Commission Candidate Forum takes place tonight; Hearing officer upholds Lakewood Ranch IDA Vote; Sworn-in Sarasota: Presidents of local offices

  • Longboat Key
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Property maintenance codes that mandate how the town looks moving forward and how properties are maintained are still being reviewed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 19, 2013
Code changes still need further review

Property maintenance code changes still need reviewed further by the Planning and Zoning Board in March.

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