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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 10, 2016
Bondi: Longboat can’t cite boaters for noise

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming: ‘If need be, we’ll send a test case through.’

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 10, 2016
Mar Vista starts $2 million expansion

The iconic Longboat Key restaurant will remain open during construction.

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Bailey
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
Manatee County School Board candidates sound off

District 1 candidates share their thoughts, concerns about the School District's future.

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The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
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  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

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Longboat Key and Jewfish Key residents have complained about raucous partying at a nearby sandbar.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Longboat Key officials brace for AquaPalooza

After receiving an email from a Jewfish Key resident, town staff are reviewing a special event permit for the coming MarineMax Sarasota event.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Van fire slows traffic in east Sarasota County

Emergency officials have opened one lane of traffic on southbound I-75 near University Parkway following a complete shutdown of the corridor.

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Ilana Armida gets with the flow inside her closet-sized recording studio.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • August 8, 2016
Ilana Armida Q&A

Artist Ilana Armida is gaining momentum with her new sounds.

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Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

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The meeting starts at 9 a.m. Aug. 9, at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2016
Manatee County considers citizens oversight committee

The group would oversee spending of the proposed half-cent sales tax.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Village residents to face boil water notices

The town of Longboat Key plans to issue several precautionary boil water notices this month, as crews repair and replace water main valves.

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(Dex Honea)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2016
Explosions rock Sandpiper Inn on Longboat Key

A fire tore through storage sheds at the gulf front property Sunday night, causing two propane tanks to explode.

  • Longboat Key
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Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 6, 2016
Memorial honors Virginia Sanders

Former Longboat Key Mayor names Aug. 6 "Virginia Sanders Day."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2016
SANCA names new program manager

Former Sarasota Scullers women's varsity rowing coach assumes new role at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Mote Marine Laboratory President and CEO Dr. Michael P. Crosby and University of Guam President Dr. Robert Underwood. Photo courtesy of Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 5, 2016
Mote signs into new partnership

The partnership will help fulfill the missions and goals of both institutions.

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