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Gov. Rick Scott sits down with The Observer to answer a few questions.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Siesta Key
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Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Audrey O'Leary

Edgewater resident Audrey O'Leary began baking with her aunt as a child and loves to make treats for friends and neighbors.

  • East County
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Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. A new project starts on U.S. 41.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 10, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 9

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. A new project starts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
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A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states a single gunshot was fired between 1-2 a.m. Oct. 8 at a residence in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run in Lighthouse Cove at Heritage Sound in the Heritage Harbour community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
Shot fired at Lighthouse Cove home

Unknown persons shot a gun into a home in the 7000 block of Chatum Light Run in the early hours of Oct. 8.

  • East County
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Florida Gov. Rick Scott shook hands with Observer Group employees this morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2011
Gov. Scott visits Observer office

The Observer Group hosted Florida Gov. Rick Scott this morning to answer questions relating to the state.

  • Siesta Key
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Audrey Krieg, Karen Peltz and Rita Verge of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club were eager to chat with guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Day

Lakewood Ranch residents looking for social groups to join gathered Oct. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Club Day event. Attendees were able to speak with representatives of more than 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs.

  • East County
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Summerfield resident Michelle Clinton, with her daughter, Ava, stands next to the bra she made out of recycled Tab and strawberry Sunkist.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: High Heel-A-Thon

East County residents rallied against breast cancer Oct. 8 during the Hornback Chiropractic High Heel-A-Thon event in the parking lot of Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets.

  • East County
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Susan Loeffler, Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs stand in the middle of a group of Sailor Circus students after the meeting.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Official meeting of Circus Sarasota with Sailor Circus

Sailor Circus students and families were invited to come out Friday, Oct. 7 to the Sailor Circus Big Top on Bahia Vista to celebrate the new collaboration with Circus Sarasota. The short meeting allowed students and parents to not only celebrate the exciting news but also allowed for a question and answer session with CEO of Circus Sarasota Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs and Sailor Circus program director Susan Loeffler.

  • Sarasota
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The game started at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustangs' Homecoming Game

Lakewood Ranch High School tonight battled Tarpon Springs for its Homecoming game.

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  • Schools
The town supports Sarasota Bay Watch’s efforts to establish Sister Keys as an aquatic preserve as one of its 16 legislative priorities.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2011
Commission identifies legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission sent a list of 16 issues to present to county legislative delegations and the ManaSota League of Cities.

  • Longboat Key
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County Commissioner Joe Barbetta believes the Palm Avenue parking garage is "an ugly building."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2011
County commissioner fumes over art project

County Commissioner Joe Barbetta is unhappy the city approved a $25,000 art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, intends to run for a fourth term and a challenger to his seat was announced Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2011
Buchanan's seat to be challenged

Keith Fitzgerald will challenge Congressman Vern Buchanan next year for the 13th Congressional seat.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
Manatee students rally for leadership

More than 500 students will gather at Braden River High School Oct. 8 for a leadership rally.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 7, 2011
East County business takes stand against cancer

Two local businesses this weekend will be holding fundraisers for cancer-related causes.

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Freedom Award Winners: Col. Steven Burns, Wendy Hopkins, Lovette Harper, Dr. Cheryl Smith, Mimi Goodwill, Dr. Gordon Michalson, Johnny Hunter Sr.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2011
26th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

26th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

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