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Derian Pettitt, 12, and Michael Haynes Jr., 14, donated dolls, among other toys.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 9, 2015
Haile Middle students band together for charity

The school collected more than 300 items for Toys for Tots program.

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District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh hopes to keep Manatee County as one of the cheapest places to live in the state.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 9, 2015
Commissioners make impact with higher fees

Whether higher impact fees handle growth or harm new building sales in Manatee County remains to be seen.

  • East County
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Kurt Schultheis The crosswalk just north of Companion Way on Gulf of Mexico Drive leads to bushes — but no sidewalk.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2015
Crosswalks: ‘They take me nowhere’

Residents say three crosswalks offer them a clear path — into grass and other vegetation.

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Tony Romanus walks the edge of one of Siesta Isles Association's entrances where landscape improvements wait to resume.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 8, 2015
Commission approves Siesta Isles’ tree permit appeal

Commissioners vindicated residents who were asked to stop construction for lack of a tree permit.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 8, 2015
Women’s golf associations’ holiday celebration a hole in one

The Women’s 18-Hole Golf Association and the Key Niners Women’s Golf Association held their annual Frosty Frolic Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
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A county surveyor's photo showing part of the property owned by the Ginsberg-Klemmt.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 8, 2015
Parking resolution a blow to submerged land owners

The owners of submerged lots off Siesta Circle hoped required parking for a proposed dock could be satisfied by space on the right of way.

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The city removed benches from Five Points Park in 2011, a move intended to curtail problems associated with gatherings of homeless individuals in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 8, 2015
City Commission OKs effort to activate Five Points Park

In addition to bringing back some form of seating to Five Points, city staff will experiment with other opportunities to increase activity at the downtown park.

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The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot but some commissioners and residents worry if it’s being funded correctly.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2015
Commission flips switch on neighborhood undergrounding referendum

The future of Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities is on the line for a March ballot but some commissioners and residents worry if it’s being funded correctly.

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Nolan Middle School Student Support Specialist Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow Dec. 7.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 8, 2015
Nolan Middle School faculty member smooches livestock

As a reward for collecting cans for an FFA service project, Carrie Rainwater kissed a cow.

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Entrepreneurs Jesse Biter and Eric Baird are two-thirds of an investment group that purchased Sarasota Main Plaza for $18.1 million last month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 8, 2015
Readers pitch ideas for Hollywood 20 redevelopment

A Dave & Buster’s arcade and restaurant remains the most popular idea for the redevelopment for Sarasota Main Plaza, while other survey respondents pitched even more grandiose plans.

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Dark Horse, the white truffle kolsch developed by student Dennis Metz and his team, is worth $200 a bottle. Urbani Truffles donated 14 ounces of truffles.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2015
Hops to the top

University class teaches students about the science of beer and craft brewery management.

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Debbie, Lisa and Steve Simone opened the park in January.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 8, 2015
Timberlane RV Park seeks expansion

The family-owned site on State Road 64 is ready for some new rigs.

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Ryan McIntyre, John McIntyre and Mark Freeman pose outside the company's office in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
Main task was building his reputation

East County builder earns honors from University of Florida Construction Hall of Fame.

  • East County
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Homeowner Karen Tulman said she loves her Concession home because she doesn't have to leave the area for anything. It's obvious that they've got the relaxation part figured out at home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 7, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Beautiful home on the market, but memories go with the family.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2015
Sarasota gas prices settle at $2 per gallon

Following a statewide trend, gas prices in Sarasota County have dipped to their lowest level in nearly 10 months.

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