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Leisa Weintraub, honoree Patrick Neal and Carol Ann Kalish
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
CYD honors community leaders at breakfast

Community Youth Development honors Stephania Feltz, Graci McGillicuddy and Patrick Neal as leaders of the community .

  • Sarasota
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Linda Doan, originally from Vietnam, is eager to share a part of her culture, as well as her passions, with her neighbors in the East County at her new Whiteberry store.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Whiteberry

Linda Doan opened her second Whiteberry location earlier this month in the East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Sarasota Kiwanis gives out $45,000

Several East County organizations received funds this year.

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From left: Fred Young, "A" shift representative; Bob Mikulski, Local 4074 president; Mary Smith, Pinnacle director; and Kyle Taylor, L-4074 vice president
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

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The commission also will hear a presentation from FDOT officials today regarding the number of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan today

The Town Commission will discuss a looming review to its Comprehensive Plan at its regular workshop at noon today.

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More than a dozen people are vying for Shannon Staub's seat on the Sarasota County Commission.
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Staub's departure sets off frenzy

At least 18 Republicans and Democrats are pursuing the County Commission seat that Commissioner Shannon Staub will vacate in December.

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Kevin Connelly, Steve Fields, Diana Harrington and David Del Purgatorio
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2010
News Briefs 09.23.10

City Hall had planned to raise its operational millage rate slightly in 2011 under the state's rollback rate provision, but the City Commission suggested further cuts so that was not necessary.

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A smoking ban at county beaches has resulted in 21 citations being issued from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Tobacco-free zones in parks considered

A city advisory board asks city commissioners to study the effects of placing tobacco restrictions around children's areas in city parks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Palm Avenue overlay district on hold

The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.

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Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

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Andrew Hlywa is the owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently in foreclosure.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Whitney Beach sale likely, but not to grocery developer

A Boston-based company recently put down a deposit on the plaza and is exploring various concepts.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime President and General Manager Katie Moulton and her father, longtime owner and CEO Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, reminisce about the Colony's history.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Through the years

A look back at the early years of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's history from 1968 to 1995.

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Sandhamn Place residents say dumpsters left open are making a raccoon problem worse in their neighborhood.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
Centre Shops requests flexibility

A request by Centre Shops owner Don Roberts to allow additional uses at his plaza to attract more tenants spurred a debate among Sandhamn Place neighbors.

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The town of Longboat Key received a permit last week to restore its severely eroded north end whenever needed for a period of 10 years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
North-end receives beach project permit

The town of Longboat Key received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

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