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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
April 20: Daily Headlines Video

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The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

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Scott Wierson presented his findings to the commission at Thursday’s workshop.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

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Construction progress as of April 20
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
VIDEO: April 20 Publix development

Have you left town for the season but want to know how construction for the new Longboat Publix is developing? Then check out our weekly video updates of the construction process!

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Humane Society to host 'pet food bank'

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch will open a pet food bank in May.

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Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

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In April 2011, Ogilvie was convicted of engaging in contracting without proper certification or licensing, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued the same finding in October 2011.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2012
Unlicensed contractor arrested

A Nokomis man has been arrested for taking money for contracting work he never performed.

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Alice Bane, Deb Minder, Brenda Goff, Don Lederer and Lea Hawlow
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Women Helping Women Luncheon

Women Helping Women Luncheon

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Annette Gueli served up drinks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bar Night

East County residents tipped their glasses toward the fight against cancer April 18 during the Polo Grill's Charity Bar Night.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 19, 2012
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A Cessna 421C. Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2012
Plane bound for SRQ crashes in Gulf

An aircraft destined for Sarasota with an unresponsive pilot circled in the Gulf before crashing at 12:20 p.m.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 19, 2012
Consultant to sound off on wireless communications

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. will discuss its findings at Thursday's Longboat Key Town Commission workshop.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2012
Commission to consider changes to enforcement

As complaints about noise in the Village continue, residents and businesses look for more consistent enforcement.

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The Siesta Key Village Association will receive a nearly $3,000 reimbursement from Sarasota County for expenses it has incurred while maintaining the upkeep of the Village since August.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2012
SKVA will be reimbursed for upkeep

Sarasota County commissioners voted last week to pay $2,832.50 to the Siesta Key Village Association.

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Bicyclists are now required to stop and wait for traffic to clear before crossing Central Sarasota Parkway on The Legacy Trail. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2012
Legacy Trail modifications questioned

Some South Sarasota residents are questioning whether cars should have to stop for bicyclists as they ride The Legacy Trail and approach busy intersections.

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