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Giancarlo Facciolla attended dozens of home shows throughout the state in preparation for creating his own show in the East County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Home show slated for Heritage Harbour

Organizer Giancarlo Facciolla hopes to host other shows throughout the East County community.

  • East County
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Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Premier Sotheby's names top-sales team for 2012; New service brings restaurant food to customers' doorsteps

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry Christensen, pictured in his package liquor "store." Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Message in a bottle: Harry's sells liquor; Wedding websites show love for Sandbar, BeachHouse; Mote appoints new fundraising officials

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Little League to fight for sponsorship signs

Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Little League today will speak with Manatee County commissioners today about the situation.

  • East County
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The Table now offers brunch on the creek. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 13, 2013
Tidbites

The Table Serves the Best of all Possible Brunches; A Romantic Asian Twist to Ziti; Romantic Tid-bitelets

  • Siesta Key
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Charimen Grace Carlson and Steve Altier were Queen and King of the Mardi Gras themed gala.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2013
Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

  • Black Tie
Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The owner of Precision Fabrication in Nokomis fired Diana Urban in December for claiming vacation time she was not entitled to, according to a sheriff's office report.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 12, 2013
Former employee steals $234,470 from Nokomis business

Police reports found that Diana Urban had written checks to herself and forged the company ledger.

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The candidates are: Pam Stewart, Diana Greene, Dr. Constance Jones, Kathryn LeRoy, Rick Mills and Dr. John Carvelli.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2013
Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

The six finalists for the superintendent of Manatee County Schools are interviewing one-on-one with the school board today.

  • East County
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Sarasota County is unable to enforce a 2007 ordinance that restricted smoking in parks and public beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2013
Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason will sign a Feb. 12 letter in support of Florida Senate and House bills that would allow the county to ban beach smoking.

  • Sarasota
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A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota Parking Operations relocates back to City Hall

City officials say the move will make it more convenient for people to pay tickets and take care of parking business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
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