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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2011
Both sides hope for resolution in Colony Resort mediation

A court-ordered conference has been scheduled for Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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Public Works staff put orange tape in place this week to direct beachgoers toward a safe beach access path.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2011
Sand loss prompts beach warning

The sand loss at the North Shore Road beach access doesn't surprise Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
News Briefs

Town Commission will consider property purchase; Sarasota Yacht Club refinances credit facility; Melon-headed whale headed to new facility

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 2, 2011
Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party to dish up new experience

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's goal is to make this year's 30th annual luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital a better guest experience.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2011
In a nest shell: 2011 a good year for turtles

Sarasota and Manatee counties saw sea-turtle nesting totals climb to the highest level in a decade.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joshua Roberson, Grace Roe, Ryan Romero (behind), Stevie Romero (center), Nicolette Huit and Evan Huit, as well as other East County youth, are bringing the stories of Dr. Seuss to life.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Child thespians entertain in the Sarasota Players' production of 'Seussical'

Child thespians from Lakewood Ranch take center stage for the Sarasota Players' production of 'Seussical.'

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Heritage Harbour residents: budget methodology flawed

Many residents of Heritage Harbour continue to oppose changes in the assessment methodology used for the 2012 fiscal year budget.

  • East County
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The house has remained in its charred state for three years. Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Lakewood eyesore will be demolished

A Greenbrook home that burned down in late 2008 is slated for demolition by Manatee County.

  • East County
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The Bermuda
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
The Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes will run Nov. 4-20.

Home sales in Lakewood Ranch have more than doubled from this time last year, and Lakewood Ranch homebuilders are eager to show off what has new homebuyers so excited.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
University Place hosts first resident art festival

The University Place art and crafts show will be Nov. 5. The event is open to the public.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
News Briefs

Commissioner Donna Hayes files for re-election; Take Stock in Children announces appointments; Dean Mixon heads to Washington, D.C.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2011
Whale treated at Mote heads to SeaWorld

Dante, a melon-headed whale who stranded on Manasota Key, will receive long-term rehabilitation in Orlando.

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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 2, 2011
My View Postal decisions were good politics

The U.S. Postal Service decision to keep open the Tallevast distribution office is good news for those 300 employees. But it does not alter the underlying need for cuts.

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Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Business Observer

Ranch company films ShleterBox documentary; Pope Financial launches in Ranch; SMR introduces assistance program

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