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Robin Hartill Arts Center Executive Director Jane Buckman spoke about the need for the Ringling College division to become financially viable.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Residents seek voice in Arts Center future

The Arts Center has a plan that could bring in a larger audience. But some Village residents feel ignored in their own backyards.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock’s contract is set to expire Sept. 15. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Larson raises contract questions

Commissioner Lynn Larson raised questions about whether Town Manager David Bullock's contract gives him sufficient independence.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan concerns

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted to hold off on making recommendations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments until it can learn more about the findings of a wireless-communications study.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
License cameras moving slowly toward Key

Two years after Police Chief Al Hogle first began researching the camera systems, the town continues to move forward with the plan.

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Deputy Chief Skip Falcone worked as a health teacher before becoming a firefighter more than 30 years ago.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Retiring deputy chief leaves big boots to fill

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Skip Falcone is retiring after 31 years as a firefighter. The former teacher has continued helping to educate others.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Town to determine scope of code work

The commission directed Town Manager David Bullock to create a draft outlining the extent of work for the town's land-use regulations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony interests to give status update; Budget module now available; Bullock recommends three engineering firms

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The Condrick home incorporates a peacock theme. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 22, 2012
Garden Club hosts annual home and garden tour

HGTV has nothing on the Longboat Key Garden Club's 36th annual Home and Garden Tour. On Saturday, March 3, tour-goers will see expertly decorated homes with unique furniture pieces, private art collections and stunning views.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Signage standards delay enforcement

Changes in federal standards have delayed the Manatee County Sheriff's Office from increasing traffic enforcement in Lakewood.

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Principal Harpist Cheryl Losey will be among the featured performers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Musicians to accompany home tour

The 37th annual Masterworks Showcase Encore Out East: A Tour of Luxury Homes, which runs March 2-3, will feature five homes in the East County.

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Employees also will see an increase in employee health-insurance premiums of about 29%, among other measures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Board approves teacher pay cuts

After months of failed negotiations with the teacher's union, the school district Feb. 15 imposed 1.75% salary cut for its 2012 budget.

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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Sandy McIver said Palm-Aire is still a safe community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Observe & Report: Lakewood Ranch's additional security services

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts currently pay $330,000 annually to have additional private security guards and patrols in the community. The private companies cannot make arrests, and the majority of their reports are responses to suspicious vehicles and vandalism.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Mother organizes new dance

Jamie Foss is planning a special father/daughter dance for the community March 9. Reservations are required by March 2.

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  • February 22, 2012
News Briefs

Amputee inspires students at Braden River; Five-year-old airlifted after crash on University

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"We both like to win," Ryan Ockey, left, said of himself and his brother, Damon. "We've had a couple of races where we’ve both been on the podium, and that’s pretty cool." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 22, 2012
Cardel Homes revved up for Payton

The homebuilder will auction off shotgun-seat laps in its Ferrari racecars to raise funds for the Payton Wright Foundation and another charity.

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