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David Skaggs recently completed this 6-foot-long gator with shells he found on Siesta Key Beach. He looked for specific shapes of palm fronds for six months before finding the perfect pieces to use.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2016
Frond of mine for Palm Aire artist

Palm frond art signals a triumph for Sarasota artist after his heart attack.

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Residents of condos such as the Savoy on Palm have expressed concerns about flooding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Palm Avenue condo owners seek flood relief

Although residents are reporting issues following heavy rainfall, city and county staff can only do so much to address the problem.

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Some residents expressed optimism about clearing a path for redevelopment at the shopping center, but others questions what a new project might look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Residents ask for input on Ringling Shopping Center plans

The city moved ahead with plans to rezone the Ringling Shopping Center, but residents are worried about the property's uncertain future.

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Visit Sarasota County hopes to make the area a sailing hot spot.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2016
Sarasota scores record tourism numbers

Even after the region set a personal best for tourism revenue, officials see room for even more improvement.

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Sarasota County commissioners have approved plans for as many as 425 homesites on the former Sunrise Golf Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 22, 2016
Sarasota County Commission approves 425-home development

Mattamy Homes aims build up to 425 homesites on and around the former golf course near the intersection of Clark Road and I-75.

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Michelle Orlando, the associate director of Bayada Home Health Care, tries out the robotic seal with Pamela Green, the director of business development for First in Care.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2016
Robotic pet receives seal of approval in Lakewood Ranch

Windsor Reflections tests robotic seal in battle against dementia

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Longboat Key residents will have to do without a few government services during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2016
Sarasota, Manatee county offices close for Thanksgiving

Longboat Key residents will have to do without a few government services during the four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

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Tom Wetzel, Sydney Sforzo and Chelsea Lea talk about giving back to the community.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2016
ODA students demonstrate power of giving

Giving Closet project touches so many more people than the students expected

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Mark Richardson of the Town of Longboat Key has been overseeing the $3.5 million Bayfront Park project. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 22, 2016
Longboat Key’s Bayfront Park nearly complete

The long-awaited Bayfront Park upgrades are right on schedule.

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Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday. He is expected to be back at home with family by this weekend.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 22, 2016
Longboat Mayor Jack Duncan won’t be out of commission long

Duncan, 67, was hospitalized after a procedure for heart issues Friday.

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Conservation Foundation President Christine Johnson and Board Chair Eileen Scudder-Zimmermann pose with Volunteer of the Year Alyssa Nohren.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 22, 2016
Lakewood Ranch attorney steers Manatee County conservation effort

Nohren wins Volunteer of the Year award for her work

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Traffic troubles remain a top concern for residents and officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 22, 2016
Commission rejects staff traffic plans

As the city works on refreshing its transportation policies, the City Commission wants to take a new path for addressing congestion issues.

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George Spoll to succeed Mayor Jack Duncan.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 21, 2016
Spoll to succeed Duncan on Longboat Commission

When the qualifying period closed at noon Monday, Longboat Key had one new commissioner-elect, two contested commission races and one referendum, according to Town Clerk Trish Granger.

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It will be their second head-to-head race after Larry Grossman lost a 2015 election to Jack Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 21, 2016
Longboat Key Town Commission race certified

It will be their second head-to-head race after Grossman lost a 2015 election to Daly by 1,295 to 505 votes.

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Kim French of Willis Smith Construction poses with Commissioner Vanessa Baugh after winning the "One of a Kind" award.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 21, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance presents its Sandies Awards

Nine individuals honored for contributions to the business community.

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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.
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