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The company had planned to build a concrete batch plant on the site, which is less than two miles from Kinnan Elementary and less than 600 feet from residences.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2011
Manatee denies Tarmac application

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today denied a rezone application for a four-acre property owned by Tarmac America.

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Yacht broker Roy Kaplan stands in front of the boat slips at the Hyatt Regency.
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 5, 2011
'Bring back the boats'

As many in the community seek ways to revitalize the local economy, a Sarasota yacht broker believes one answer could be to rebuild the boat basin at the former Quay and Hyatt Regency hotel.

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Abigail Swindell, 7, feeds Gertrude and Margilow Monday, May 2 at her home in Sarasota.
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 5, 2011
CLUCK makes noise at county level

Sarasota County is going to be urged to allow its residents to keep chickens in backyards of all residential areas, including on barrier islands.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 5, 2011
Voters to decide on 21 changes to city's charter

Twenty-one changes to the city's charter --  Sarasota's constitution - passed muster with city commissioners and will now go to city voters.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2011
News Briefs

Planning Board reappointments on hold; Citizen sits during City Commission prayer; and Rep. Buchanan praises Osama bin Laden killing.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 5, 2011
SCOPE seeks community improvements

SCOPE seeks to tap residents' wisdom to keep Sarasota County thriving.

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Children were inducted during a special ceremonyApril 26
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 5, 2011
Freedom hosts honor society induction

Freedom Elementary School on April 26 inducted students into the National Elementary Honor Society.

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Brittany Ann Ornsby, 18, went missing before 10:30 p.m., April 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2011
Missing Ranch teenager located

Brittany Ann Ornsby, who went missing April 29, was found in Sarasota this morning.

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Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber speaks before the Town Commission Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Colony extension granted

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber hopes to work with the unit owners to recreate a new resort that includes all of the resort's 16 acres.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Town, firefighters to revise firefighter pension contract

The town of Longboat Key won't enforce one point of contention firefighters have with their labor contract that expires in September.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
News Briefs

Additional pipe inspections to come; Where the sidewalk ends on Longboat Key; Longbeach peafowl flock will be reduced; Klauber pays past assessments; Commission discusses federal funding; and Meetings & agendas.

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Approximately 75 people attended the meeting organized by the Longboat Healthcare Committee.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
Groups discuss prescription for future medical services

About 75 people attended a discussion last week entitled 'The Future of Healthcare on Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Benchmark's final report targets Morgan Stanley

The final report of the Firefighters Pension Board centers on a $209,000 payment to the board's consultant.

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Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman helps mark one of the first nests of the season.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
Two turtle nests found on first day of season

The loggerhead turtle nests were found May 1 by Longboat Key Turtle Watch and Mote patrolers.

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