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Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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Senior Morgan Dolenti shows off a T-shirt worn in the spirit section at games. The shirts will be sent to soldiers in care packages.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Braden River Homecoming Day inspires class act

Soldiers, who can't attend Braden River's annual event, receive care packages.

  • East County
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Waterlefe Community Development District Chairman Ken Bumgarner and resident Mary Lou Kovak say many residents have started using the community's back entrance, where Fort Hamer Bridge construction is underway, to avoid the detour into Waterlefe.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Is road construction headed the wrong way at Waterlefe?

Upper Manatee detour at Waterlefe causing confusion

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch Main Street Merchants Association President Mike Driscoll and farmers' market organizer Tod Durkin said the farmers' market will be located roughly between Big Olaf and Naples Soap Co. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
New market will be berry particular

Farmers' market returns to Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Women's Golf Association executive board members Kim Lester (ex officio), President Brenda Deona, Vice President Lisa Deutsch and Treasurer Sandy Murray. Not pictured is secretary Christine Bonner. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2016
Club news: University Park women explore history

Ranch mom's group supports its own

  • East County
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Gene Jaleski to make fifth run at Longboat Key Commission seat.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Gene Jaleski returns for fifth Longboat Key Commission run

The race is on for the at-large seat Commissioner Phill Younger will vacate March 2.

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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Columbia President Richard Gonzmart reveals $4M plans for Longboat Key eatery

Plans call for spending up to $4 million to build a new restaurant at the location.

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Subject to a $49,106 lien form the Longboat Key Code of Enforcement Board, the home at 549 Hornblower Lane is now listed for sale at nearly $1.9 million.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key commissioner calls for Code Enforcement Board changes after record fine

Phill Younger said outsized fine is proof the board members are not doing the job correctly.

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Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chairman.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Planning board chairman expresses concerns about $1B Colony project

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jim Brown isn’t sure property’s footprint is big enough for $1 billion redevelopment plans.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

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Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on GMD

The speed limit on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops out at 45 mph.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 25, 2016
Village Association to discuss merger with Chamber of Commerce

A Siesta Key Village Association agenda shows a proposal to merge the organization with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

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Early voting is underway and concludes Nov. 5.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2016
Early Longboat Key voting ends Nov. 5

On the Nov. 8 Election Day, Sarasota and Manatee counties will offer free bus transportation to the polls.

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This rendering shows the proposed location of the overpass. Courtesy map.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota sets I-75 overpass meeting

Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on a bridge across I-75 next month.

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The pipeline plugged briefly as it neared the “finish line,” according to Town Manager David Bullock.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Pass beach renourishment hits target

Pipeline plugged as it neared the 'finish line,' according to Town Manager David Bullock.

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