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Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

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The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

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The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 16, 2012
City seeks catalyst project for vacant land

City Manager Tom Barwin said he sees the property as a "catalyst opportunity" for the area.

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A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

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  • October 15, 2012
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The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 15, 2012
Commissioners to discuss vacant parcel

At Monday's City Commission meeting, commissioners will discuss the vacant parcel on Boulevard of the Arts in the Rosemary District.

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Susan Landau has become known on Longboat Key for her salmon in the dishwasher.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Landau

Susan Landau stems from Ohio, but has lived on Longboat Key for ten years. Landau cooks three to five times a week, and loves to entertain at her home.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has said his multi-jurisdictional background will help increase cooperation with local towns and cities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2012
Venice asks for county to add staff

The Sarasota County Commission will meet with the Venice City Council tomorrow and discuss a request to add four employees to take over Venice's emergency dispatch.

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The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

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Sarasota County Health Department officials lifted a "no swim" advisory for Bird Key Park west of the Ringling Causeway over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

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Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

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Linda Smith
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2012
RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

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It could take an additional two years for Colony appeals to be exhausted unless a settlement is reached.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 12, 2012
Colony Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million damage claim

Final orders expected to be complete in less than two months keep control of the Colony Beach & Tennis resort units with the association but grant the Colony Partnership and Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber more than $20 million in damages.

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  • October 12, 2012
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Libby Bennett and Lara Hines, local sand sculptors, will lead two sand sculpting lessons tomorrow at Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2012
Free sand sculpting lessons start tomorrow

Crystal Classic organizers will offer two sessions beginning at 9 a.m., tomorrow, for up to 10 people each.

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