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Diana Armbrust, Jack Hanrahan, Harold (Hal) Sheridan and Ronald Weismehl
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2010
ELECTION 2010: University Place CDD Seat 1

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The East County Observer will profile contested races pertinent to East County residents. Meet the contestants for University Place CDD Seat 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2010
News Briefs 10.21.10

Members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office COPS North unit have apprehended another suspect in a rash of residential burglaries in the North Manatee and East County areas.

  • East County
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Guest speaker Michelle Goldberg and Barbara Zdravecky
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 19, 2010
Choice Affair Luncheon featuring speaker Michelle Goldberg

Choice Affair Luncheon featuring speaker Michelle Goldberg

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The Zieglers said they always bought their lottery tickets from the same Hess gas station in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2010
GreyHawk Landing couple wins Powerball

The winners of last week's Powerball are East County residents Steve and Cheri Ziegler. They opted for a one-time payment of $34,553,793.03.

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Nominations for Men and Women of the Year Award are being accepted through Oct. 22.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 19, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Clubs and The Women's Leadership Council are seeking nominations for the Men and Women of the Year Award.

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The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival is now in its 19th year.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 19, 2010
Pumpkin fest ushers in fall

East County families have two more weekends to enjoy the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

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P&Z Director Monica Simpson said she looks forward to a "good discussion about the future vision of the Key."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 19, 2010
P&Z readies for Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board agreed to review the town's Comprehensive Plan in November.

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The Sarasota City Commission approved an ordinance to allow red-light cameras limits.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2010
Commission moves forward with red-light cameras

The Sarasota City Commission voted 4-0 to pursue the proposed cameras.

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Paul Dezzi, fire chief, speaks highly of Sandi Drake.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 18, 2010
Two promotions at LBK Fire Rescue

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue celebrated the promotion of two of their officers on Monday, Oct. 18. Tim Haas was promoted from firefighter to lieutenant and Sandi Drake was promoted from lieutenant to deputy chief. Drake is the first woman to become deputy chief or hold such a high ranking in the history of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two meetings of the Town Commission and Planning and Zoning Board will take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 18, 2010
Town to discuss sign code

The Town Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board will hold meetings Tuesday to discuss the Comprehensive Plan amendments and its sign code.

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Dale and Ruth Warland and Joseph Caulkins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2010
Key Chorale 'Our New Era Takes Off'

Key Chorale 'Our New Era Takes Off'

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Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

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Katie Aziotis, Audra Mega and Pete Kapinos
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 16, 2010
LECOM Dinner and Auction Gala

LECOM Dinner and Auction Gala

  • Black Tie
Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People hold their lit balloons as they do the Light the Night Walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
Light the Night Walk lights up Payne Park

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society held their Light the Night Walk at Payne Park, Saturday, Oct. 16. About 350 people participated and helped to raise funds to fight blood cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma.

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