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Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Weekly Winner: Stand-up Sunset

Lynne Osterman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

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Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

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The City of Sarasota and the Van Wezel Foundation have entered into a series of exploratory discussions regarding the future operations of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 7, 2011
Van Wezel operations investigated

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether or not there's a more efficient way to run the operations of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Eva Rey, executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Eva Rey

Florida native Eva Rey began work as the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall in August 2011.

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Those interested in giving a donation can contact Julie DeRice at 918-8062.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 7, 2011
Casey Key seeks toy donations

A Casey Key Salvation Army toy drive will be held Monday and residents are urged to donate for children wish lists.

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The Palm Avenue parking garage is lowering rates for the boat parade on Saturday afternoon.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 7, 2011
Downtown parking garage lowers rate for weekend holiday event

The Palm Avenue parking garage will offer a $2 cash-only rate to Christmas Boat Parade of Light attendees on Saturday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
Trade-in event to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Sarasota County and Manatee County residents may donate their 'gently-used' furniture to local Habitat for Humanity Restore Home Centers, Dec. 9 to Dec. 12, to receive a discount voucher for the purchase of new furniture at The Furniture Warehouse.

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"Collateral Damage" is H. Terrell Griffin's sixth novel.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
Local author's novel hits national shelves

H. Terrell Griffin's 'Collateral Damage' was released nationwide this week.

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Read East County Observer's newest installment of Health Matters.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL ISSUE: Health Matters

As the new year begins, our East County professionals have chimed in to help you meet your heath, financial, fitness and other goals for 2012.

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The resolution of the Colony dispute will be good for the town, but does the town have a role to in its resolution?
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
Commission talks role in Colony dispute

Former Mayor George Spoll generated discussion among commissioners after he spoke about the ticking clock for the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort redevelopment.

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Monica Simpson resigned from her position as Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Director in a Dec. 2 letter to interim Town Manager David Bullock.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
Simpson resigns as P&Z director

Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson resigned from her position after an investigation that ran a month-and-a-half but will continue to do consulting work for the town.

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Publix will hold a community workshop to display its plans and renderings for the proposed project.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
P&Z to check out Publix plans

Planning & Zoning Board will discuss next week Publix's request for outline-development plan and site-plan approval.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
L'Ambiance, Sanctuary dismiss Key Club de novo challenge

Attorney Robert Lincoln says that the case will move forward with IPOC as the single plaintiff, but Key Club attorney John Patterson believes that the dismissal raises issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
St. Denis returns 401(k) contribution

The former town manager agreed to return a 401(k) match of $10,365.79 after commissioners questioned the payment.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
News Briefs

Mote seeks part-time residents for study; Town files amended Armstrong complaint; Commission approves ordinances; Commission approves budget transfer for bonuses

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