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Animal-complaint calls the town receives are referred to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Key resident complains about raccoon problems

Emerald Harbor resident Weldon Frost says that raccoons have become increasingly problematic on Longboat.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
St. Jude's luncheon to dish out prizes

The luncheon takes place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Buchanan
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  • Robin Roy
  • October 27, 2010
Election coverage: Candidates differ on taxes, Social Security

Opposition to offshore oil drilling may be the only common ground between incumbent District 13 Congressman Vern Buchanan and his opponent, James Golden. They hold opposing views on continuing tax cuts, the state of Medicare and Social Security and the federal government's health-care reform.

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"The biggest satisfaction is to see the community come together for a common goal," Benderson's Paul Blackketter said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Approval completes vision for world-class rowing

Benderson Development will begin construction on its rowing facility in January.

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The former Teleflex manufacturing facility is more than 82,000 square feet in size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Missouri church buys facility in Lakewood

Faith Life Church out of Branson, Missouri, has purchased a site in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
CDD 4 to launch town hall meetings

The Lakewood Ranch CDD will start "Meet Your CDD 4 Supervisors" meetings early next year.

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Currently, Bayfront Park amenities include the main recreation center building, tennis courts and a baseball field.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
Park project hurdles addressed

Plans for a revitalized Bayfront Park that include a new 15,000-square-foot building will require behind-the-scenes work from the town.

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Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

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Sundae Knight and Carol Whitmore
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County Commission

Incumbent Carol Whitmore will face challenger Sundae Knight for the at-large seat on the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

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Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Manatee County School Board

Longtime school volunteer Julie Aranibar will challenge incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker, a professor at the State College of Florida, for her seat on the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
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Z.J. Hafeez, Greg Steube and John Studebaker
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
ELECTION 2010: Florida State House District 67

As District 67 Representative Ron Reagan finishes his term in office, Democrat Z.J. Hafeez, of Apollo Beach, Republican Greg Steube, of Bradenton and independent John Studebaker, of Bradenton, are vying to represent constituents in the East County and surrounding area.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Complaint filed against GreyHawk supervisor

GreyHawk Landing CDD candidate Tony Francis filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics against incumbent Sandy McDonald.

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Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge #2855 Exalted Ruler Rick Thorson said only a few Lodge #1519 members have stopped by their new East County home so far, but the Lakewood Ranch Elks are eager to welcome in their new members.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Elks merge with Sarasota

The Elks has nearly tripled in size because of its new partnership with Sarasota Lodge #1519.

  • East County
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Chris Poulos, left, and Charles Leduc opened the first CaddyShanks in January in the East County.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 27, 2010
CaddyShanks founders ready to expand

Two hospitality industry entrepreneurs think they're on to the next big thing in sports and family entertainment. They think big.

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The Founders Club located three miles east of Interstate 75 on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Business Observer 10.28.10

The Founders Club announced recently Jim Owen as its director of golf.

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