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After her own family’s struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, ‘The Silent Majority.'
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  • September 19, 2013
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Big Pass dredging plans unveiled; County votes to adopt budget tonight; St. Armands Circle BID extension approved; Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

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Sponsors Joyce Berk and Tyeanne Dillon with host Giulia Salustri
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  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

Le Colonne Restaurant hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon Luncheon Thursday, Sept. 19.

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Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae. (Courtesy Rusty Chinnis)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 6.7 million scallops

Last week's release of 6.7 million larvae was the group's first of 2013.

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St. Armands Circle is attempting to get a parking garage to alleviate traffic concerns.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 18, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID extension approved

The St. Armands Circle BID is ready to make improvements to the Circle for the next 10 years.

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  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

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Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
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  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

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The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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Judy Paul testified on her own behalf during a sentencing hearing Friday at the Manatee County Judicial Center. The former manager of Sand Cay was sentenced to three years in prison.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
Former manager gets three years

Judy Paul was ordered to serve 10 years probation and pay $200,000 in restitution to Sand Cay after she completes her prison sentence.

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Tiny loggerhead hatchlings emerge from nests and make their way to the water at night. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
Turtles finish 2013 with strong numbers

Preliminary nest counts show numbers are in and are just behind last year's record-breaking totals.

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  • September 18, 2013
P&Z recommends revised boat ordinance

The ordinance that made waves between Village and Country Club Shores residents will now set sail toward the Longboat Key Town Commission.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
New vehicles drive canal discussion

The commission took a turn into the merits of canal dredging when it debated a $356,000 budget item for new police cars.

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  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Town attorney announces her upcoming maternity leave; Fire Rescue announces promotion of fire lieutenant; Town seeks citizen involvement for ULI study

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 18, 2013
Town could dissolve ZBA

A Key property owner has been unable to schedule a hearing because the ZBA Board can't reach a quorum to hold a meeting.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 18, 2013
Town moves to fix charter snafu

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November 2012 is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course.

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The truck includes advanced life-support equipment and virtually all EMS equipment with the exception of a stretcher. Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
Fire fleet adds new 75-foot-ladder truck

Longboat Key Fire Rescue has a new apparatus that replaces a yellow ladder truck with maintenance issues.

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