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Osprey Junction Park allows for easy access to The Legacy Trail, a 55-space parking lot and walking trails.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2010
Osprey Junction Park is born

County commissioners approved the concept plan for Osprey's new Legacy Trail trailhead park and chose its formal name.

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The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue while leaders discuss its future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2010
Trolley meeting scheduled

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

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Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

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Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

  • Longboat Key
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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 .

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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.

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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.

  • East County
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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.
    By
  • 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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