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  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; Commission to resume executive session; Sylvia Walbolt to represent town in appeal; Bullock to speak at PIC town meeting

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Town discusses ways to build on its codes

Town staff discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code to fill holes in current regulations.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

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Taffy's current Manager Don Povec and owner Jack Peffley
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Taffy's celebrates colorful history

Fifty years ago, Jack Tafeen and his wife, Peggy, opened a high-end men's apparel store and tailor shop on St. Armands Circle. Today, Taffy's Menswear is the oldest retail merchant on the Circle.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

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Matthew Baar, right, collected coins from friends and family to raise money for All Children’s Hospital, where his brother, Joey, left, received chemotherapy and other treatments for nearly four years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

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Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Leaders OK lights

Months after a series of armed home invasions rocked residents in Edgewater, the community will get improved street lighting.

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This pond in the Banks section of Greenbrook East is causing concern for some homeowners, who believe the large number of lily pads is unreasonable and aesthetically displeasing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Lake aesthetics tell two stories

A couple in Greenbrook East says the lake behind their home is an eyesore. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials, however, say the lake is in good health.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Riverwalk neighbors to launch watch

Residents hosted their first neighborhood watch meeting Wednesday. The watch comes after the murder of Ina Gross.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

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Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

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Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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The Arezzo model is 1,926 square feet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Taylor Morrison unveils Esplanade

Hundreds of prospective homebuyers flocked to Taylor Morrison's new Esplanade community Jan. 21-22, during the homebuilder's grand opening celebration in Lakewood Ranch.

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