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The final tenant moved into this building, called Energy Court, in December, bringing occupancy to 100%. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2013
Office vacancies take dip in Lakewood Ranch

Office vacancies in Lakewood Ranch have dropped below 10% for the first time in years.

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Lee Wetherington Homes broke ground on the new Solivita model in the Haddington neighborhood in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lee Wetherington Homes sales double in 2012; Willis A. Smith Construction named construction manager; South Manatee Business Coalition adds board member; Lee Wetherington Homes breaks ground on new model

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Matt Drews, sitting, and Chuck Vollmer run the Sarasota-based franchise for Esio Beverage System. The company offers what it calls the first hot-and-cold, ready-to-drink beverage dispenser on the market. Photo by Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2013
Former wealth manager tries his hand at new business

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once-prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

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The Wicker Inn overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Real Estate Reports

Lido Key home sells for $6.35 million; Wagner Realty to manage Wicker Inn

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Pluto
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Tommy Bahama hires Peg McKay Pluto

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The Longboat Key Club's new Mind & Motion studio for fitness classes. Courtesy photo.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 9, 2013
Aerobic Grandma: Menu of fitness classes for the upcoming year

Whether you are in great physical condition and raring to go or one of those snowbirds who returns each winter saying, "I haven't done a thing since I left here last spring," you have quite a smorgasbord of classes to choose from on the Key this season.

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Tom Holland as Lucas and Naomi Watts as Maria Belon in "The Impossible." Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 9, 2013
Film Review: 'The Impossible'

"The Impossible" is a cinematic masterpiece and a gripping true story of survival. Without warning and while on vacation, a family is swept away and separated by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. As their nightmare unfolds, we're left breathless for almost two hours.

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Kristine Nickel, president elect of RCLA, and Merry Williams, president of RCLA
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 8, 2013
Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Platinum Dinner

Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Platinum Dinner

  • Black Tie
No charges have been filed against the dump truck driver.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 8, 2013
Motorcyclist dies in head-on collision with dump truck

William Bierbaum of Palmetto drove his 2007 Harley into a dump truck on County Rode 675, north of Rye Road.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 8, 2013
Jan. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Smoking ban on Sarasota County property unenforceable; Sarasota City commissioners to hold Walmart appeal; Siesta Key selected as one of Florid's 'best beach towns' in USA Today

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
ODA blanks Bayshore

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team blanked Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
Tornadoes blow past Sailors

The Booker High boys basketball team cruised to an 80-50 victory over Sarasota Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bluegrass musicians perform in a circle at Bee Ridge Park as onlookers enjoy the music.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Park Bluegrass Jam

Despite a light rain, bluegrass musicians and fans gathered under the pavilion Thursday, Jan. 3 at Bee Ridge Park to stir up some home-cooked roots music as part of a weekly collaborative performance. According to guitarist Gary Miller, during season, when more musicians show up, the weekly event becomes more of an open jam session. 'I think we counted 15 guitars tonight,' said Miller, during a break. 'We just all take turns singing.' Musicians took turns playing bluegrass standards as the audience watched on from beneath the pavilion.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission is waiting for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union to ratify a new three-year contract.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 8, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date

The Longboat Key Town Commission will move its election date to March 12.

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The County can no longer issue citations for smoking on county-owned property, including beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 8, 2013
Smoking ban on Sarasota County property unenforceable

The local court decision on smoking in city of Sarasota parks means Sarasota County can't issue citations for smoking on county-owned property.

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