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News

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2015
News Briefs: Longboat Key 12.24.15

New rating will decrease flood insurance bills ; Longboat Key Fire Rescue presents annual awards; Holiday garbage collection and closing information

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort President Jay Yablon said he welcomes any project that satisfies both the financial needs of unit owners and can get approval from the town.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2015
Owners weigh plans for Colony’s future

Two developers continue to try to persuade Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to pick their project. But one concept faces potential hurdles with the property’s tourism use.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock turned down a $7,200 raise last month for excellent performance but he graciously accepted $10,380 worth of extra vacation Dec. 7.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2015
Bullock receives 15 extra vacation days

Town Manager Dave Bullock’s $180,000 salary won’t be boosted at his request but he agreed to three additional vacation workweeks.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock says if the Sarasota-Manatee area can’t manage traffic more efficiently in season, it’s in danger of losing both tourists and residents to areas that can.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2015
MPO approves island traffic study

A $675,000 study will examine seasonal traffic on the barrier islands.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 22, 2015
Planning commission moves Whole Foods, Wawa forward

Sarasota county commissioners will decide in January whether to allow developers to remove wetlands to build a commercial center.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy’s Bar-B-Q isn’t packing up its downtown Sarasota location, but it is moving to the east side.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Nancy's Bar-B-Q coming to Main Street

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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Sarasota County deputies arrested an 18-year-old high school student suspected of dealing drugs in a Crunch gym parking lot after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Teen busted with six pounds of pot

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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Longboat Key Gift and Gaffes
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2015
Longboat Key Gifts and Gaffes

Holiday memories: Some warm the heart, and others send chills down the spine. We’ve compiled some of your fondest holiday memories, along with your most memorable mishaps. Cheers to a holiday season that you’ll never forget.

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The Sarasota Police Department recovered the body of a man who jumped from the Ringling Bridge just before 9:30 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Police recover body after plunge from Ringling Bridge

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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During the summer, the Village Idiots organize rides Wednesday nights and Saturday morning. When daylight saving time is in effect, they only ride Saturday mornings.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 21, 2015
County's spin: More research needed

Commissioners took no action on an ordinance to ban cyclists, hoping to come up with an alternative solution.

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Amari Sielaff gets a hug from Tim Hyden after she picks out a bicycle.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2015
The cycle of love

Local couple count their blessings by donating 20 bicycles to children in the 'Grandparents as Parents' program.

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Elks Lodge 2855 members Jack Ogren, Phyllis Stolteben, Chuck Stolteben, Mary Bilkie, Pat Marrocco and Kay Ogren visited veterans at the Bay Pines Medical Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2015
Salute to the veterans

Local Elks Lodge shows its support of veterans in December.

  • East County
  • News
One of five available home designs, courtesy of Taylor Morrison.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 21, 2015
Bayside development in Osprey selling homes

Land for the Taylor Morrison Development just one of a string of major acquisitions since the recovery.

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Manatee County students are on winter break from Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, and return to school Jan. 4.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 21, 2015
Manatee County schools, offices closed for holidays

County schools will reopen Jan. 4.

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