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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 29, 2016
Remembering Pattigeorge’s, a Longboat Key icon

In its more than 40 years, Pattigeorge’s has become a well-known Longboat establishment and hangout for locals.

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Richard Gonzmart, president of the Columbia Restaurant Group, started in the family business when he was six. He represents the fourth generation in the family business.  Â
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 29, 2016
Pattigeorge’s new owner: ‘It’s my destiny’

Richard Gonzmart says the successor to Pattigeorge’s ‘won’t be anything we do now.’ He envisions patrons dining on a glass floor and watching fish.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 28, 2016
Tara Preserve CDD to consider cell tower

The board is hoping to find an alternative source of revenue to pay for projects.

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The town of Longboat Key will spend more than $10 million on its mid-island truck haul.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2016
Longboat Key suspends beach project for Fourth of July

The town will put its mid-Key sand haul on hold this weekend.

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Ron Johnson, 84, served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 1998 to 2006.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 28, 2016
Ron Johnson: A life in focus

Former Mayor and avid volunteer and Ron Johnson died Monday night. He was 84.

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Lakewood Ranch Country Club resident and Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Esplanade resident Carolyn Lowry-Nation are eager to see the districts purchase the building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2016
Committee supports community center concept

Now money will be the talking point regarding the Summerfield Information Center in Lakewood Ranch.

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The Sarasota County Board of Commissioners heard proposed budgets for fiscal year 2017 ahead of the final budget workshop August 22.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 27, 2016
County reviews preliminary 2017 budget

Although the proposed 2017 Sarasota County budget is balanced, officials are already looking ahead to potential shortfalls in future years.

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The city will hold budget workshops today, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2016
City prepares for budget workshops

The preliminary city budget shows an increase in expenditures and revenues thanks to rising property values — but staff says increased levels of service may be difficult to maintain.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2016
Detert to serve on Sarasota County Commission

State Sen. Nancy Detert was unopposed in her run for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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River Strand resident Tim Petz tells an interested group of local residents how they can fight the Manatee Lost Lagoon project at Tom Bennett Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2016
Group organizes to oppose water park

Those opposed to Manatee Lost Lagoon project meet to consider options.

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Pattigeorge's is located at 4120 Gulf of Mexico Drive and overlooks Sarasota Bay. Photo by Dex Honea
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 26, 2016
UPDATE: Columbia Restaurant Group to buy Pattigeorge's

The Tampa-based restaurant group's plans for the site could have a historic connection to Longboat Key.

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Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton winning the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award in Orlando.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2016
Carolyn Johnson, Isabel Norton honored by Leadership Florida

Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton are recognized with the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award.

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MLFB Senior Executive Vice President Frank Murtha said his league is working to make rent payments to Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 24, 2016
Lakewood Ranch developer sues Major League Football

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch files suit to evict fledgling professional football league.

  • East County
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The town of Longboat Key is nearly finished with a mid-Key truck haul that has expanded island beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 24, 2016
Longboat Key reaches for federal beach money

For the first time in its history, the town may get help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to renourish its beaches.

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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the scene at Orange Avenue and Main Street following the fatal motorcycle accident Friday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2016
Motorcyclist killed in Orange Avenue roundabout crash

A motorcyclist died after crashing into the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota early Friday morning.

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