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Patricia Ostroski
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 7, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Patricia Ostroski

Patricia Ostroski is spreading health and wealth. In 2008, Ostroski started teaching a weekly yoga class at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

  • Longboat Key
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The words "SUR 13" and "SOTA 941 County" were written in graffiti on New Pass Bridge. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 7, 2011
New Pass graffiti could be gang-related

Police found graffiti that appears to be connected to a local gang, but, according to Police Chief Al Hogle, gang activity is a rarity on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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LECOM School of Dental Medicine
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2011
SPECIAL REPORT: East County's most expensive construction

In Sarasota and Manatee counties, 41 construction permits for more than $1 million have been pulled in the past year. Of those, about one-fourth are in the East County.

  • East County
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The new plaque stands near the fountain on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 7, 2011
Ranch Community Fund unveils Founders' 50 plaque

The plaque on Lakewood Ranch Main Street recognizes donors who have established permanent charitable funds dedicated to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has endorsed Vanessa Baugh for District 5 Manatee County commissioner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2011
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance endorse county, state politicians

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has endorsed its first set of candidates for the 2012 elections.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2011
Gateway plaza gets new owners

ICORR International recently took over the Gateway to the Ranch Plaza on State Road 70.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
News Briefs

Braden River honors veterans, seeks sponsorships; Ranch CDDs plan capital improvement project timeline; Travelers sustain injuries in I-75 accident

  • East County
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • December 7, 2011
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • December 7, 2011
My View: Time to balance the field

Although it will appear as piling on, the Legislature is going to have to look at the health insurance programs of state workers in the next session.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Stuart Dalgleish, photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 7, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Stuart Dalgleish

Stuart Dalgleish has been riding a bike since he was 9 years old - for six decades. He has been riding on a daily basis since he retired in 2006.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
JUST THE STATS

3 - Number of matches the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Women's USTA 6.5 Combo doubles teams won Friday, Nov. 18.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • December 7, 2011
Bridge Bites: Wrong question

Once North opens the bidding it is hard for South to stay out of slam. Not that it's a bad slam, but it does require a little bit of luck in one or both of the major suits. But good players make their own luck!

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Kristi Service, Mary Gamrot and Steve DuToit participated in this month’s Hot Properties event.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities sets record in November; Home-Tech launches apprenticeship program; Tidewater Preserve adds community rep

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"Teresa (Stanley) sees things differently than a lot of people I've worked with," says WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs. "She ran all over town breathing this vision into existence and now she's been to the mountaintop."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 7, 2011
Teresa Stanley: Off Broadway

Four years ago, Teresa Stanley left the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to perform in 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. This winter she's back to perform with the company that launched her career.

  • Sarasota
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Teri Hansen and Margaret Wise
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2011
Mad Hatter Holiday Tea

Mad Hatter Holiday Tea

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