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City Commission candidate Matt Sperling.
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Matt Sperling

At-large candidate Matt Sperling shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

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City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

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City Commission candidate Hagan Brody.
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

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City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Jen Ahearn-Koch

At-large candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

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City Commission candidate Patrick Gannon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Patrick Gannon

At-large candidate Patrick Gannon shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Florida Department of Transportation is currently collecting local traffic data.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2017
FDOT data collection won’t affect traffic study timeline

The Florida Department of Transportation is currently measuring traffic data, but it won’t affect the timeline of the barrier island traffic study.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Restaurant Depot plans on hold

County, applicant disagree on owner disclosures required.

  • East County
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In late 2016, a Longboat Key homeowner accrued a record fine for three code violations. Ultimately, the town and the owner settled on a lower fine.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Longboat Commission considers major changes in code enforcement

At Tuesday's meeting, Commissioners discussed the possibility of eliminating the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
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(Eric Garwood) Incumbent Jack Daly stands to answer a question during Monday' s four-candidate forum at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 1, 2017
Colony referendum highlights candidate forum

Four hopefuls for the Town Commission took stances on key Longboat issues at an Observer Media Group Forum this week.

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Gus and Betty Andreone celebrate Betty' s 100th birthday in a ceremony at Palm Aire Country Club.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 1, 2017
Palm Aire holds 100th birthday celebration for Betty Andreone

The Sarasota couple of Betty, 100, and Gus Andreone, the oldest PGA Professional at 105, have a combined 205 years of experience.

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New home construction is going strong in neighborhoods north of State Road 70, such as in Harmony, pictured here, as well as other projects like Country Club East.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Lakewood Ranch housing hits milestone

At 10,000 homes, Lakewood Ranch is one-third grown up and trends indicate it'll grow up even faster.

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Watercrest Condominium Association staff John Coppenhaver, left, and Ricardo Taliaferro, right, update association board member Jerry Twiggs, center, about what they are doing to help keep the gate emergency-access only.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Can anyone just ride on through?

Manatee County may give gate restrictions 'teeth'

  • East County
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Patton Park will encompass Kent Lake, seen here. A patch of land near the entrance to Bridgewater will be the main park area with a pavilion and other amenities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 1, 2017
Patton Park completes new Lakewood Ranch trail system

SMR is developing four new parks, all to be finished by the end of the year.

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Giant games will benefit students and employees of the school district, team members hope. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2017
Haile students take on construction challenge

What happens when you combine community service, education and a splash of fun?

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 22, 2025
Longboat's Hope Seeds nears 10 years of giving back
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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