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  • Michael Eng
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch restaurants to host St. Patrick's Day benefits

The Lucky Pelican Bistro and Fish Market and Ed's Tavern will celebrate the Irish holiday with fundraisers March 17.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Community Foundation honors FAADA founder

East County's Cindy Harney recently was named an 'Unsung Hero' by The Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2010
Ranch resident first contender for judge's seat

Attorney Thomas Krug is hoping to trade his role as a prosecuting attorney for a spot on the judge's bench.

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  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat key's voting districts

Here's a look at how Longboat Key's five voting districts are divided as well as the current commissioner for each.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Redgrave steps down from P&Z

Former Mayor John Redgrave resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board last week after it was revealed that his voting rights lie in Sarasota.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

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  • March 10, 2010
Briefs

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Groin project completion nears

A series of strong frontal boundary storm systems have caused days of delays on the groin construction site behind The Islander Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Jaleski pushes technology

Commissioner Gene Jaleski envisions a system that all 9,500 single-family home and condominium owners on Longboat could use for phone and Internet services.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Association smooths over Circle event

The Circle Association is launching a "Save Smooth Jazz" campaign, which will aim to generate sponsors and contributions for the concerts, which draw as many as 4,000 people to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Algae growth blooms in Grand Bay pond

Longboat Key Club officials say the pond has been especially shallow this season, rendering past treatments ineffective.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Grass will be greener in coming months

Cold temperatures, heavy winds and insects have all impacted lawns throughout Longboat Key this winter season.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Season Snapshot

The temperatures outside may be warming up slowly, but on Longboat Key, the cold weather has caused some areas of business to heat up.

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