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News

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 20, 2012
Firefighter proposal sparks town interest

Firefighters propose freezing their plan and placing current and new hires in the Florida Retirement System while requiring current employees to continue contributing to the frozen plan.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 20, 2012
Brenner, Aposposos explore foundation for Key

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos and Vice Mayor David Brenner are discussing possibilities for a Longboat Key community foundation.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 20, 2012
Revitalization Task Force addresses age-old questions

Tom Aposporos, a Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force member and president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, hopes to never read the following advertisement:

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Pearce
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2012
Closing date set for new Ranch maintenance facility

With county approvals in hand, Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 is ready to close on land and financing for a new maintenance facility.

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Lakewood Ranch residents Dick Moran, Don O'Leary and Richard Lozier hope to collect 5,000 pounds of food and $10,000 in monetary donations for The Food Bank of Manatee, during a collection drive that starts this week and runs through December.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2012
Giving Thanks, Giving Back

Three Lakewood Ranch men hope this year's food drive will be the most successful one yet.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
CEO promotes smart growth

Lakewood Ranch developer Rex Jensen sees an era of better relations between businesses and local government.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Our View: The first official Thanksgiving

Our heritage is important. It has shaped who we are as a nation and a people. It gives us a foundation and a compass for what we do.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
News Briefs

Thanksgiving holiday trash schedule affected

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Finalists and Sandies winners gather for a quick picture after the ceremony's conclusion. Photos by Pam Eubanks and Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
Sandies Awards honor best of Lakewood Ranch

Winners, including Bob Delaney and Paul Hoffman, emphasize community in acceptance speeches.Â

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 20, 2012
Second helping: Longboat Key Thanksgiving stories

This week, we offer a plate full of past Longboat Key Thanksgiving stories.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
News Briefs

Homeowners hold protest against builder; Grant applications available for charities; Habitat for Humanity to repair, renovate homes

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Vanessa Baugh is a resident of the Lakewood Ranch community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2012
East County residents take seat at commission

Vanessa Baugh and Betsy Benac were sworn in to public office Nov. 20.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Labor of Love: Sarasota International Cricket Club

The Sarasota International Cricket Club, which is home to about 40 members, will host its annual Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival.

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Skylar Jungers

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Skylar Jungers scored seven goals in three games last week, to lead the Lady Thunder to a 3-0 record.

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