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Steel Magnolia even performed some new songs for the crowd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2011
Steel Magnolia takes stage at Braden River (VIDEO)

Country duo Steel Magnolia performed for students at Braden River High School Wednesday.

  • East County
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Richard Dorfman was 18 votes away from entering the May 13 runoff election.
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  • Robin Roy
  • April 20, 2011
Former commission candidate launches radio career

Richard Dorfman, one-time City Commission candidate, began hosting a new radio show this week.

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SunTrust Bank's Mike Lonas, Chris Tenaglia, Ryan Kern and Max Hannum present a $3,000 check to Senior Friendship Centers President and CEO Bob Carter.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • April 20, 2011
SunTrust donates to two organizations

SunTrust Bank presented donations to Senior Friendship Centers and Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • April 20, 2011
SunTrust donates to two organizations

SunTrust donates to two organizations

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James Cooper and James Kouzaris stayed in one of the 103 bayside units at Whitney Beach condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
'Today Show' broadcasts from Longboat Key

NBC correspondent Lilia Luciano broadcast live this morning about the two British men who were murdered in Newtown.

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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force hopes to discuss concepts that developers might consider, including revitalizing Whitney Beach Plaza.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Revitalization realization

With the Key's newly formed task force, former Mayor George Spoll hopes to spur economic revitalization on Longboat. The goal is to recapture what was lost - not attract new growth.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Murdered British men spent last days on Key

James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, spent the last days of their lives on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Dining could reach new heights

If the allowable height for waterfront restaurants is increased by 5 feet, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub could ask the town to raise its new second story by the same amount.

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Nine developers will vie for the chance to renovate the 41-year-old Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Nine potential Colony investors remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners will now review a list of nine development proposals more closely in the coming weeks.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Colony Association pursues foreclosure

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber could lose his penthouse apartment and office if liens are not paid.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
News Briefs

New Pass Bridge repair scheduled for this week; Firefighter seeks settlement from town; Mote Marine will hold conference on Gulf habitat

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Ficus trees on Sands Point property were trimmed improperly, according to Longboat Key town planner Steve Schield.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Tree trimming: too much off the top?

After questioning from two Sands Points residents, town planner Steve Schield ruled five ficus trees were improperly cut.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Key group to hold health-care discussion

The prescription for a healthy Longboat Key has yet to be determined.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Zoning board ponders criteria for variances

After an influx of variance requests, the Zoning Board of Adjustment is worried about whether it's using the proper guidelines for granting variances.

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Summerfield Bluffs resident Tammy Kovar is worried about the erosion behind her home. She and other residents are trying to determine what can be done to correct the problem.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2011
Erosion concerns Lakewood Ranch residents

Summerfield Bluffs resident Tammy Kovar said the Braden River is at least 12 feet closer to her home than when she moved there in 1999.

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