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Benderson Development Co., and Sarasota officials cut a ceremonial ribbon Nov. 5 for the park and event garden. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Park amenities open to public

Park officials expect to plan to add programming to compliment the facility.

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ElRoy York holds a painting of his wife, Agnes. A German prisoner painted it for him from a photograph York kept in his wallet. The artist's name is Kyrih — which York only knows because of the autograph at the bottom of the piece.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Enemy lines paint different picture

Chance meeting with POW reminds American soldier to respect all people.

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Veteran Thomas Cronshaw flips through photographs he took while serving in Somalia in the early 1990s.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Veteran offers snapshot of service

Veteran turns military training into lifelong career.

  • East County
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The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Republican Party celebrates local wins

While keeping their eyes on presidential election results, Sarasota Republicans cheered on their local candidates.

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Dave Miner wins reelection.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2016
Miner edges Servia in contentious Manatee School Board race

Messenger wins District 1 school board race easily

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In Manatee County, 59.15% of voters voted in favor of renewing the School District's half-cent sales tax.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Vote secures future of new high school

Manatee voters endorse sales tax renewal.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Moran beats Atkins in Sarasota County Commission race

The Republican candidate held off his Democratic challenger to win the District 1 seat on the County Commission.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota GOP candidates win Florida Legislature seats

Alex Miller will represent Sarasota and Joe Gruters will represent parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties in the Florida House of Representatives. Greg Steube won a seat on the Florida Senate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County charter officials retain positions

Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates and Clerk Karen Rushing will remain at their posts despite drawing challengers this year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota Republicans sweep lower county offices

Sarasota GOP candidates won all of the open seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and Charter Review Board.

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County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh reads "Duck for President."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2016
Primrose students learn how to vote

Vanessa Baugh talks to kindergarten class about the importance of voting.

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In less than six months, developers will have to pay more in impact fees on new construction.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

Sarasota County commissioners approved larger fees on new development during this afternoon’s meeting.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota residents cast their votes

Sarasota voters showed off their "I Voted" stickers outside their polling places.

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About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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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
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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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