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  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2014
DID waits for spending clarification

The Downtown Improvement District's future spending hinges on a City Commission decision regarding grants.

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  • December 10, 2014
News Briefs

Kovach proffers televised workshop compromise; Lourdes Ramirez files suit against Bob Waechter; Sarasota County teen's overdose leads to arrests

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In June, Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan posed in the parking lot that would eventually become the home of the Urbanite Theatre. Four months from opening, the building is now nearing completion. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2014
VIDEO: Urbanite Theatre kick-starts final fundraising push

The Urbanite Theatre, a new arts space coming to downtown Sarasota, is drawing nearer to its fundraising goals - and to an opening date.

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  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2014
Lift Station 87 sees new delays

After taking a step forward earlier this month, project leaders revealed Monday that the completion of Lift Station 87 could still be more than three years away - leaving nearby residents resigned to a fate of more construction.

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Sarasota County Fire Chief Michael Regnier volunteers for the Fill the Boot fundraiser Sunday. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 10, 2014
MDA holds first Fill the Boot drive in two years

The county approved an amendment that allows the organization to reinstate its well-known fundraiser.

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The home ay 648 Beach Road has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 4,746 square feet of living area. It sold for $4,481,400. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 10, 2014
Home in Sarasota Beach sells for $4,481,400

Jeffrey Roberti, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 648 Beach Road to Crescent Property Holdings Partnership for $4,481,400.

  • Sarasota
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James West submitted this photo of his daughter, Katherine, jumping for joy at sunset on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church reading buddies Christmas party

Christ Church members held a Christmas party for their reading buddies, Dec. 11. The reading buddies are students of the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vince LaPorta, of Longboat Key Club, Nancy Taussig, of Barefoot Weddings, Chamber President Gail Loefgren and Suzanne Stacy, of Suzanne’s “J.A.P.” Service
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce Holiday After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its holiday business after hours event on Dec. 11 at the Holiday Inn Lido Beach Resort. Local business owners and workers gathered to network, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and celebrate the holidays.

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Alice and Wayne Freed cheers to a fun night of tennis.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Cocktail Party

The three-day 15th annual Observer Challenge tournament kicked off with a cocktail party Dec. 11, which featured food, friends, a live tennis match and of course cocktails.

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Stan and Alma Abshier with Chairwoman Sherry Wheeler
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 10, 2014
"Poinsettias and Pearls" 30th annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

"Poinsettias and Pearls" 30th annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Barr Dunn gets 100% for 50/50

Edith Barr Dunn presented the Kiwanis Club with a $3,680 check from her final 50/50 raffle at the Dec. 6 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Bell-ringers: The next generation?

Kiwanis Club President Armando Linde reports this story from a recent bell-ringing shift that makes us optimistic the tradition of bell-ringing outside Longboat Key Publix will live on in future generations.

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Courtesy photo . B.J. Webb Bishop, right
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Bishop elected to USTA Florida board

B.J. Webb Bishop is on board with yet another organization: She was recently elected as an at-large member of the U.S. Tennis Association Florida board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport recently paid off the $60 million worth of debt on its 25-year-old terminal.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 9, 2014
Airport chief outlines improvements

As Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport finishes a major facelift on its terminal, officials look ahead to a new $22 million air traffic control tower and enhanced customs capabilities.

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The city hopes to fill in some erosion on Lido beach before the Big Pass dredge renourishment, which will not be completed for several years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 9, 2014
County approves funding for city beach project

Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to fund up to $1 million in the city of Sarasota's project to fix Lido Beach erosion.

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Ocean Properties seeks a mix of tourism and residential development for the Islandside property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2014
Commission moves forward on Key Club referendum

The commission approved an ordinance on first reading that would place a referendum question before voters in a May 2015 mail vote.

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The DID's ability to give grants, which has funded downtown lighting and advertising projects, is in question pending City Commission review.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 9, 2014
DID waits for spending clarification

As the Downtown Improvement District maps out its future budget, the group is awaiting a City Commission decision on the board's spending powers.

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MTI will now be known as MTC — Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 9, 2014
Manatee Technical Institute gets name change

Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) is now named Manatee Technical College.

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John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 9, 2014
Home of the Month: The Deep Blue Goodbye

John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Our View | Jeb Bush: true conservative

Is former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush too moderate for the Republican Party? That is all the talk.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Obituary: Mary Petruccione Hongen

Mary Petruccione Hongen,100, of Lakeland and Longboat Key, died Nov. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Obituary: Georgiana Albright

Georgiana Albright, 96, of Plymouth Harbor, died Dec. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 1143 Morningside Place has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,013 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,115,500. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 9, 2014
Four-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1,115,500

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Irene Merhy submitted this sunset photo taken on Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Palma Sola Boulevard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Weather: East County

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This home at 13206 Palmers Creek Terrace has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,500 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.8 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 9, 2014
Country Club home sells for $1.8 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Say, 'Hi Bob!'

Dan Miller caught the purrr-fect shot Saturday morning when he saw a bobcat walking through his neighbor's backyard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Macy's magic

River Club's Danielle Calabrese still dreams of her debut in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Wendy McCann, Lynn Zachos, Victoria Berden and Sue Wollenberg
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2014
Trunk-tastic

A slice of New York City Fashion landed on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 5 and Dec. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall as it is currently decorated.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2014
Deck the halls?

Decorations that rival Benderson Development's on University Parkway would come with a hefty price tag for Ranch residents.

  • East County
  • News
Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 9, 2014
Scots sell restaurant

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2014
Shoebox drive targets seniors in need

Organizers of the ninth annual Community Shoebox Reception hope to collect 1,000 filled shoeboxes for homebound seniors in need of the bare necessities.

  • East County
  • News
The 5,476-square-foot building at 500 John Ringling Blvd. was constructed in 1980. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2014
SMH plans for St. Armands clinic

A hospital subcommittee approved the $3.6 million purchase of the property where St. Armands Medical Center is currently located.

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