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Marvin Morse and David Brenner
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  • Dora Walters
  • December 14, 2010
Brenner outlines Key history

Longboat Key Town Commissioner David Brenner addressed Longboat Key Democratic Club members at the Dec. 14 luncheon meeting at the Chart House.

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Planning and Zoning Board Chair B.J. Webb hopes to simplify the town's special-event process.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 14, 2010
Webb wants special-event process reviewed

The Planning and Zoning Board chair wants the commission or the Planning and Zoning Board to hold a discussion on simplifying the town's special-event process.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2010
Watering schedule remains unchanged

Lakewood Ranch officials have not made any progress in convincing their utility provider to grant additional watering times.

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ECOM students spoke in front of about 500 students in Lakewood Ranch High School's freshman class Dec. 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2010
LECOM students discuss drug dangers

Just a week after a state report showed Oxycodone was the No. 1 killer in overdose death in Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto for the first half of 2010, pharmacy students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lakewood Ranch shared with local high schools students about abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Two dead dolphins found on LBK

Mote's Stranding Investigations team do not believe the deaths are weather-related.

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Mote educators designed the traveling ‘Sanctuary Reef’ exhibit. Photo by Jason Robertshaw.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Mote 'Sanctuary Reef' exhibit opens tomorrow

The traveling exhibit gives a shrimp's-eye view of a coral reef.

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Board President Hillary Steel, Artistic Director Iain Webb and Business Director Mary Anne Servian
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 13, 2010
Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

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Firefighters Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said an investigation is necessary to discern why the town's pension plan is under-funded.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 13, 2010
Pension board approves investigation

The Firefighters' Pension Board on Dec. 13 approved two separate investigations of their pension for a cost of $65,000.

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The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

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Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

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Santa Claus (Paul Kuell) and Marcus Yawn
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Christ Church fulfills dreams of local kids

For the third year, members of Christ Church Presbyterian held a Christmas party for students of 13th Ave. Dream Center in Bradenton. As usual, Santa arrived with gift bags for the youngsters and they all enjoyed Christmas cookies. A special gift to the school was a selection of books for a lending library. The students, first, second and third graders sang their version of Jungle Bells and three students gave readings. Organizer of the party was Beverly Sutton assisted by several church members.

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Renee Crames, Ronni Bernard with Adele and Gerald Beverley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Party provides cozy sanctuary for Key residents

Sanctuary residents gathered Dec. 13, at the clubhouse, for a festive holiday party. Organized by Marianna Odlen, the buffet included bowls of shrimp, salads and platters of ham. A popular dessert choice was the miniature cream puffs. The evening's cool weather was a topic of conversation; many guests gave thanks they were on the Key and not at northern residences.

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Piper and Ashley Carson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2010
Christmas in Candy Land

Christmas in Candy Land

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Mary Rosen and Sylvia Bloom spent two days making over 400 matzo balls for the traditional soup.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

Temple Sinai held their 3rd annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

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The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

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