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Chuck and Margie Barancik. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
Key couple's donation inspires others

When Chuck and Margie Barancik learned about Season of Sharing in early January, they immediately wanted to donate - anonymously.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 30, 2013
Association must sign off on Colony renovation

Two weeks ago, Colony Association President Jay Yablon saidopening up units is not an Association-sanctioned activity.

  • Longboat Key
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James Kangas shares a picture of a young version of himself outside a B-17 turret. Kangas wore a wired full-body electric suit and gloves to fight off below-zero temperatures in the turret.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2013
Memorable experience: James Kangas

James Kangas, an 87-year-old World War II 8th Air Force veteran and former ball turret gunner, relived his time in the belly of a B-17 at the Wings of Freedom Tour.

  • East County
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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen shows off the Lakewood Ranch Tampa Bay Lightning jersey he received from Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman, during a Jan. 25 press conference.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership

Both organizations intend to expand their reaches through the new deal.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Red-tide concentrations remain low

The town hasn't received reports of fish kills since a cleanup effort a week-and-a-half ago on Key beaches.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Singer/songwriter Mindy Simmons will perform at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 2. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
East County to celebrate arts

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host the sixth annual Ovation event Feb. 2.

  • East County
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Legacy Golf Course, built by Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, has seen an uptick in activity recently. After its lender assumed control in 2009, Och-Ziff Capital Management, the new buyer, can spend money on improvements to the course.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2013
Legacy Golf Course sold

A subsidiary of Och-Ziff Management, a New York-based hedge fund, bought the course for about $3 million.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
Growth management: 'Southwest County Focus'

Manatee County planning officials are evaluating how development occurs in the community and how to best ensure growth pays for the infrastructure improvements - water, sewer and other services - that come along with it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Manatee County Administrator gets pay raise, new contract

A new five-year contract intended to delay the retirement of Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker would give him a $34,720.20 annual raise.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
ArtisTree's judges narrow list of Design & Dine finalists to three

The Design & Dine contest team is busy choosing three finalists - out of almost 50 entries ­- for a $10,000 backyard makeover. Now, ArtisTree needs your help to narrow it down to one winner.

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Cheryl Loeffler
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Loeffler is the top-producing Premier Sotheby's associate in 2012; The top 10 Realtors in total volume in '12 according to Sarasota-Manatee MLS; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012

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Tara Poulton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sod service company expands to landscaping market; Neal marketing specialist speaks at builders show; Water management district welcomes program manager; Janie Albertson joins Ted Todd Insurance Agency

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
Buchanan urges FDA for tighter regulations

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is working to have the FDA increase restrictions on painkillers containing hydrocodone.

  • East County
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Chairwomen Julie Delaney, B.J. Creighton and Margarete Van Antwerpen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

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