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The town is eligible for an additional $5 million pending Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) approval of the Port Dolphin project.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2011
Town receives $500k from Port Dolphin agreement

The town has received a $500,000 check as part of the Port Dolphin gas pipeline agreement.

  • Longboat Key
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Individuals can nominate candidates who live in either Sarasota or Manatee county online at www.home-tech.com/index.php/santasuds.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
Local business to give away three $1,700 washer and dryer sets

Home-Tech is giving away three new Whirlpool washer and dryer sets to three local families. Nominations are being accepted through Dec. 12.

  • East County
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Julianna Cunningham, right, stayed focused on singing, even as her classmates turned to catch falling snow.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis 'Christmas Around the World'

Third-grade students at Willis Elementary shared the sounds and history of holiday season with fellow students and family members during their "Christmas Around the World" show Dec. 8-9.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner cases from East County, Sarasota, Longboat Key and Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2011
TOP COPS: Horses gone wild!

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Back to the 80s' Musical

Theater students at Lakewood Ranch High School brought back the music and style of a decade past during performances of 'Back to the 80's - The Totally Awesome Musical" Thursday night. Shows continue through Dec. 10.

  • East County
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The item notes that Legoman "washed ashore on Florida’s Siesta Key in October," with the words, "No Real Than You Are," printed on its front.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 9, 2011
Legoman ranks No. 2 in Time's 'Odd-ball News Stories'

Siesta Key's Legoman has made Time magazine's list for Top 10 Oddball-News Stories of 2011.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Caroline Pope enjoyed dinner with her mom, Denise, and brothers, Wiliam and Andrew, not pictured, while her dad took Santa pictures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Supper with Santa

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with a special Supper with Santa event and musical performance Dec. 8.

  • East County
  • News
Judge Thomas Gallen said he found no issues with the Auditor and Clerk's Office, describing the staff at City Hall as "proficient, professional, and dedicated."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2011
Judge calls claim of auditing issues 'meritless'

An independent investigation of City Hall and the Auditor and Clerk's Office has revealed no issues with employees.

  • Sarasota
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Each child who attends the event will receive gifts and also will be able to participate in activities such as making ornaments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
Manatee students treat foster families to holiday party

The Manatee County School District will host the second annual TSA Holiday Community Party Dec. 9, at Haile Middle School.

  • East County
  • News
File photo. To prepare the shoebox, wrap the top and bottom of a shoebox separately in Christmas wrapping paper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2011
Shoebox drive to help local seniors in need

Organizers of the Community Shoebox Reception are asking individuals to fill shoeboxes with goodies for senior citizens.

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Grants are awarded to projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2011
Key condo associations complete Bay Partner projects

The Windward Bay and Beachplace associations recently completed projects funded by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program grants.

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Community members also can participate in the program by sending a Christmas card, thanking a soldier, to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capital Heights, MD 20791-5456.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
Braden River students bring 'a touch of home' to military servicemen

Students at Braden River High School are participating in the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program

  • East County
  • News
Participating students were recognized by Manatee County commissioners at Tuesday's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
High school students experience government in process

Students participated Tuesday in 'Youth in Government Day' at Manatee County's administrative building.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Roberts, of A New Approach, with Christine Koch and Steve Boris, both of Boost Studio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Holiday Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday social held Dec. 7, at The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Victoria Erquiaga, Diana Durand, Wendy Lee Goldberg, John Dickinson, Jason Elden, Marina Eckert, Valerie Coyle and Richard Light, Gillespie Village merchants, pose on the porch of Sarasota Marche. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara and Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Retail village highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization

A block of 1920s cottages along a stretch of Fruitville Road is being converted into a retail village that also highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization.

  • Sarasota
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