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We feature seven people who will have an impact in the new year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Longboat Key

From local politics to Key development and new business ventures, these seven leaders will impact Longboat life in the new year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Diana Hamilton, a garden designer, created the display in front of Owen's Fish Camp restaurant.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 5, 2011
Two more enter City Commission race

Former candidates Paul Caragiulo and Diana Hamilton have announced candidacies for the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioner Phillip Younger wants the town to ask voters for a single $15 million referendum to construct north-end structures and recover some sand to renourish portions of the island's erosion hot spots.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2011
Younger submits new beach project option

The Town Commission will meet again Thursday to discuss the proposed $15 million beach project option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Aposporos sees his role as chamber president as being a resource for all member businesses.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Tom Aposporos

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce president puts his politics, business and theater background to work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner-elect Jack Duncan will make Longboat Key Town Hall his home away from home in March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jack Duncan

Harbourside resident Jack Duncan is now the District 2 commissioner-elect after another resident bowed out of the race in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bill and Judy Carman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2011
Business Observer

RVA named manager of Beach Castle Resort; Carman's Shoes closes after 45 years on the Circle; PFG Asset Management Group to open Key office

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • January 5, 2011
Deal Us In

South is beyond careless here

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Landau hopes the inaugural "A Taste of the Keys" event will become one of the Longboat Key Garden Club's biggest fundraisers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Susan Landau

The self-proclaimed foodie plans to spice things up with a new event this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes Colony unit owners should not rush into a renovation of the historic resort that shuttered its doors in August.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jay Yablon

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon believes a historic renovation of the resort can be accomplished.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key resident Jim Eatrides is confident a cellular tower will fix the communication issues that exist on the north end of the island. The tower he proposes would sit behind the Longboat Island Chapel, which is visible in the background.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Jim Eatrides

The Longboat Key resident and business owner must face a group of citizens this year who are against placing a cell tower on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles is investing in Longboat Key's future by adding a second story to his Longboat Key restaurant.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Ed Chiles

The longtime Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key restaurant owner thinks a pro-business attitude will bring a sense of community to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian Kenney hopes to secure both national and local tenants for Whitney Beach Plaza.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 5, 2011
7 in 11: Brian Kenney

His company purchased the struggling Whitney Beach Plaza for $3.7 million. Now, Brian Kenney will work to bring traffic back to the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: New year, new leadership

From the political arena and local business to religion and even the movie industry, these seven leaders will impact all facets of East County life in the new year.

  • East County
  • News
"I'm looking forward to getting a chance to build an installation that will be a statement," Bob Whitford says. "You can consider this the Rose Bowl of rowing."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Bob Whitford

After spending 22 years as the rowing coordinator and facilities manager for the California State University Aquatics Center, Bob Whitford is bringing his expertise to the East County as Sarasota County's new park manager, where he will oversee the implementation of a new world-class rowing facility at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 5, 2011
SEVEN in 11: Randy Bezet

In March 2010, Bayside Community Church Pastor Randy Bezet welcomed the East County community to his church's new home - a 54,000-square-foot behemoth on State Road 64. Despite its size, Bayside already has reached capacity. Rather than launch another campaign to expand, Bezet and his Bayside team are planning to open a campus in West Bradenton in February. In doing so, Bayside will become the first East County-based church to expand into another area.

  • East County
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