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Windsor Reflections Sales Director Judi Dunn loved watching her grandson, Chase Holloway, bake on television, as well as at Windsor Reflections. She said he's very focused and competitive.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2018
Winner makes lots of dough in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections of Lakewood Ranch hosts baking competition.

  • East County
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Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Mark Fultz Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Lieutenant Mark Fultz retires from Longboat Key Fire Rescue

Fultz was in the fire service for 28 years, 19 of which were with Longboat Key.

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Lakewood Ranch Town Hall poll worker John Morgando, of Waterlefe, voted early at Town Hall. "This is a great site," he said. "It's very convenient and it's a nice place. The response has been very good."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall county's top early voting site

Supervisor of Elections concerned Lakewood Ranch Town Hall remains a voting site.

  • East County
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David Marshall, the principal of Witt Elementary, said the school raised $30,000 for the classroom's construction in three years.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 7, 2018
Gene Witt memorial dedicated in East County

Students will benefit from memorial's outdoor classroom.

  • East County
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Col. John Saputo says commanding men in the military was the most important task of his life.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2018
Veteran John Saputo discusses how to show respect for our military heroes

Veteran John Saputo, a Lakewood Ranch businessman and philanthropist, talks about Veterans Day and respecting our military heroes

  • East County
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Scott Hopes celebrates his win with his wife Ronda Hopes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2018
Hopes keeps School District of Manatee County board seat

Carol Whitmore pulls away from challenger to keep at-large commission seat in Manatee County while school board incumbent Scott Hopes turns away challenger..

  • East County
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Voters settled six ballot questions related to county issues Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Voters approve all county referendums

In Tuesday's election, Sarasota residents supported the Legacy Trail extension, changes to county elections, reopening Beach Road and more.

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Al Maio and Christian Ziegler appear at a Republican Party of Sarasota County election night event. Maio and Ziegler both won seats on the County Commission on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Ziegler, Maio win commission seats

Newcomer Christian Ziegler and incumbent Al Maio won four-year terms on the County Commission tonight.

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Change the Date supporters Michael Barfield, Matt Wooddall, Christine Robinson, Kevin Cooper, Suzanne Atwell, Paul Caragiulo and Hagen Brody celebrate Tuesday's results outside of Caragiulo’s.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
New dates set for city elections

Voters approved a proposal to move city elections from March and May of odd-numbered years to August and November of even-numbered years.

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The city approved the Whitaker Gateway Park dog park in 2017, but it reversed course following resident pushback.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
City abandons Whitaker Gateway Park dog park plan

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, the board also set a public hearing on the proposed Lido pavilion project and moved forward with establishing a park district.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2018
Sarasota voters head to the polls

As of 3 p.m. today, voter turnout in Sarasota County was near 60%.

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

  • Longboat Key
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Phyllis Black
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Longboat Key voters turn out to exercise their rights

Voters are split on many issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 6, 2018
Operation Warrior Resolution offers holistic healing for veterans

Kendra Simpkins and Ryan Praefke of Operation Warrior Resolution are on a mission to provide alternative forms of mental health care for veterans.

  • Sarasota
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5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

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