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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 15, 2018
Longboat north end gas station project in limbo

The owner of the abandoned gas station at the north end of Longboat Key dumped a developer who's been working with town officials and residents for months.

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Elizabeth Pino hugs her son Julian Pino, 5, goodbye before he walks into school with his sister, Cyenna Pino, 8.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 15, 2018
Kindergarten kids start in Lakewood Ranch

Plenty of tears as parents send off their kindergarteners.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2018
Sarasota declares red tide state of emergency

Seven-day declaration can be renewed in a week.

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Jaymie Klauber spends time on her Polo Club ranch with 14-year-old Macarena. She has opened a new business, Epic Equine Experiences.
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  • Jay Heater
  • August 15, 2018
Epic start in Lakewood Ranch

Former Polo Grill & Bar co-owner Jaymie Klauber takes a different trail in starting equine business.

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Angela Heck and Amy Nowalk, owners of 941 Artisan Lofts, plan to add more crafting classes to their calendar of events.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
NEW BUSINESS: Women have lofty ambition for Bradenton business

Crafters say there's a need for area venues to display their work.

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This aerial shows the diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and Interstate 75. It is the larges of its kind in the country and the first in Florida. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
Innovative Sarasota interchange earns award

FDOT recognized nationally for diverging diamond project at University Parkway and I-75.

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The Source Church Youth Pastor Grant Dew once won $100 in high school for bringing the most friends to a conference. He hopes the Hummer he's in will have a similar impact.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
Bradenton church gives away Hummer

The Source Church is using the promotion to rally youth.

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Sean Walters, senior manager for the Bradenton Area Sports Commission, says future improvements at Premier could eventually include more bleachers or other modifications to the stadium. Those plans are not yet under way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
Manatee County thinks big at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch

Visitor's Bureau plans $500,000 expansion of Premier improvements.

  • East County
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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 15, 2018
A year of crime and tragedy tested Longboat Police

The Longboat Key Police Department showed it was capable in the past year of crime and tragedy on the island.

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Building demolition began in earnest on Aug. 8 at the site of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 15, 2018
Demolition begins in earnest at Colony site

Demolition of the buildings at the site of the former Colony is expected to take 120 days.

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Susan and Jim Eicken could not believe Lou Deeter found Jim's wedding band. Deeter was thrilled to find the ring's owner.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 15, 2018
In Lakewood Ranch, there's a nice ring to this story

Lakewood Ranch man's wedding ring goes missing, and a cyclist returns it one month later.

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Steve Seidensticker was known both for his management of the Tableseide Restaurant Group and for his involvement with nonprofits such as JFCS of the Suncoast.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 14, 2018
Restaurateur Steve Seidensticker dies at 65

Seidensticker’s friends and colleagues remembered him as a focused entrepreneur and dedicated contributor to the community.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Howard announced Tuesday she is pulling out of Florida's District 73 race.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • August 14, 2018
Lakewood Ranch candidate pulls out of race for District 73 seat

Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Howard pulled out of the District 73 race on Tuesday.

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Buchanan said this one of the more intense bloom he's experienced in his 40 years of living on and off the water.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 13, 2018
Vern Buchanan visits Mote, discusses red tide; governor declares emergency

The congressman said more needs to be done to mitigate the effects of Karenia brevis.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • August 13, 2018
Longboat gets AA+ credit rating for firehouse projects

Longboat Key sought a credit rating as it prepares to go to the bond market to fund a voter approved project to renovate the island's fire stations.

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