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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Town declares impasse

The town rejected another revised three-year contract presented by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union and does not wish to continue negotiations.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
SYC officials continue to race to meet Cuba regatta deadlines

Snowstorms in Washington, D.C., have delayed a decision about the revived Sarasota-Havana Regatta scheduled for May, which is limited to 100 boats.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Beach access receives more sand

The town is placing another 600 cubic yards of sand at the North Shore Road beach access this week to protect the road and utilities in the area. Commissioner Gene Jaleski thinks more should be done.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Golf agreement in the works

A golf agreement that allows guests of a new Longboat Key Club hotel to make reservations to use the golf course one day in advance will be discussed Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Larson prepares for more civic duty

District 1 candidate Lynn Larson believes the Town Commission doesn't make decisions that are based on what its constituents want.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Rothenberg treasures his service

The current District 1 commissioner and mayor is running for his seat again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
IDA: No changes needed at Ranch Town Hall

Chairman Tom Green said the community is "very fortunate to have the leadership of (Community Manager) Bob Fernandez."

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Tara residents mobilize against land-use proposals

Lake Lincoln LLC is seeking an amendment to its development of regional impact that would allow increased commercial uses and a cellular tower.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Primer

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum will host its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24. Here is everything you need to know so far.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch mother helps orphans from China

Jodi Allion works with Love Without Boundaries, a non-profit organization that recently secured a $25,000 prize through a contest on Facebook.com.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Golden arches may find home in Ranch

McDonald's is considering a site near State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Home Depot employee constructs lesson

Mark Campbell giving East County kids a chance to learn as they build.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Business Observer 02.18.10

Bel Mare at Riviera Dunes has emerged from foreclosure with scaled-back pricing on its remaining condominium residences.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch HOA upholds yard fine

Summerfield's Joani Ellis hoped the HOA would drop a $1,600 fine against her for having too many yard decorations.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Engel & Vakers, Sun Resorts reveal plans

The companies will leave the building at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but both will continue to do business on Longboat Key.

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