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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 8, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Matthew Anderson delivers a joke to the meeting.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Meeting

The Siesta Key Kiwani Club held its weekly luncheon at Cafe Baci Wednesday, Feb. 8. Pineview Key Club president Sarah Brickman and secretary Sammy Glover joined club members for the meeting. Attendees enjoyed lunch before hearing a presentation from Barbara Richards and James Holmes from Project 180, which seeks to reintegrate former criminal offenders into community life.

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David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Bullock talks Key issues to PIC

The new town manager discussed ongoing Longboat Key issues at a Public Interest Committee forum.

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By the end of 2012, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts plans to demolish its ceramics wing and remove its outdoor kiln.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Arts Center seeks to amend site plan

A community meeting will take place next week in preparation for Ringling's plan to apply for an amendment to its existing site plan approved in 2003.

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Publix won’t have to park its plans for a new Longboat Key store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Publix plan gets go-ahead

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers store. The store is slated to open in December.

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The St. Armands Circle Buskers will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday starting March 14. Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2012
Performers will entertain around the Circle

St. Armands Circle Association revives a European tradition.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Key Club, town take appeal to the 2nd District court

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town are asking an appeals court to overturn a recent ruling that quashed the development order for the Key Club's proposed $400 million Islandside project.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Bayfront meeting focuses on what's inside

Residents discussed ideas for a proposed community-center facility at a second community meeting.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Candidates get groomed for race

Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski are gearing up for the March 20 general municipal election for the District 3 seat.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Town releases alcohol violation statistics

The town compiled statistics about alcohol-related incidents in response to a request by the brother of a woman killed on Siesta Key.

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Hi, I’m Nico and this is my sister, Bella, and we have the best daddy in the whole world!
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2012
Readers share their love stories

From buses to dog parks, residents have met their soul mates in many places. But their stories have one common element: lots of love.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2012
Tool allows public to make sense of tax dollars

The town will unveil a website feature that will allow the public to view updated information about the town's budget.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
News Briefs

Town, commissions have Valentine's Day date; Chapel begins elevator construction; Fire Department gets new rescue vehicle; Mote history featured in international journal

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Our View: Obama's assault on religion

No ideas are more fundamental to our nation's heritage and moral principles than those expressed in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Burke-Phillips
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 8, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Sotheby's names new managing broker; Alexander Properties rolls into Coldwell Banker; Luxury Home Market training completed

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