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Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
Planners present roundabout project to residents

FDOT hears from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
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Marty Samowitz, 98, holds a photo of himself at age 27, shortly after he joined the Air Force.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story

At 98, Marty Samowitz is the oldest-known Iwo Jima survivor. Feb. 19 will mark 68 years since the start of the pivotal World War II battle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Debate centers on past vs. future

While six candidates vie for three Longboat Key Town Commission seats, debate and frustration about past commission decisions loom.

  • Longboat Key
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Mayor Jim Brown
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Candidates unveil their platforms

Listed below is a sampling of what the six candidates running for the Longboat Key Town Commission had to say at a debate co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee Monday, Feb. 11, at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

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Molly Lefevre and Lance Plowman give Bacon bread bits as a treat a week after he narrowly escaped a fire.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
IPOC, Ocean Properties reach agreement

Ocean Properties Ltd. has a plan for the Longboat Key Club and Resort that calls for 350 tourism and residential units on the club's southern parcel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Subcommittee ready to present to P&Z Board

The Property Maintenance Code Subcommittee discussed parking and trailer restrictions at its final meeting Tuesday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Key hosts medical health day Friday; Town seeks police pension board applicants

  • Longboat Key
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Terry Gans is confident Longboat Key can continue to be attractive to future buyers if it changes its code to allow for redevelopment.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Election: Gans campaigns to continue as commissioner

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans believes the code-change process can continue without 'consulting ourselves to death.'

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  • News
Irwin Pastor defends the Islandside Property Owners Coalition's views and says he can help the Key grow in a manageable way. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2013
Elections: Pastor calls for 'sensible' Longboat Key redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor calls IPOC's opposition of a former Longboat Key Club application a way to preserve Longboat Key.

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As his first act of the Feb. 7 Heritage Harbor South Community Development District meeting, Joseph Jaudon resigned from his post as chairman.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Changes under way for Heritage Harbour

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will be searching for a new district manager and will be changing its meeting format, among other items.

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Lindy Carlson, Joe McNaughton, Maidie Meckley, Caroline Hoffner and  Beth Severson and Michelle Compton (not pictured) make up the district’s Common Core Design and Innovation Team.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 13, 2013
The INs and OUTs of Common Core State Standards

Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install a new way of learning.

  • East County
  • News
Serenity Creek is a 111-home community, slated for 64 acres, south of State Road 64 off Pope Road. Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
County grants new approvals for Serenity Creek community

Developer Meritage Homes plans to have home models for the community ready in the fourth quarter of 2013.

  • East County
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A rendering of the new Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
News Briefs

Construction on Ranch maintenance facility delayed; BounceU party venue set to close end of month; Mental health screening considered at CEO Roundtable

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