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Newly anointed District 3 Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, celebrate after hearing the news.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Gans takes seat for two more years

Terry Gans defeats Ray Rajewski in the District 3 commission race, winning 57.38% of votes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Irwin and Sylvia Pastor celebrate with champagne and supporters after receiving the news that Pastor won one of the town's two at-large commission seats.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor triumphs over Linde for at-large seat

Irwin Pastor overcame an anemic Election Day voter turnout to capture the at-large seat against challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District officials say the school tax pays for about 500 jobs.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 26, 2014
Landslide approval for school tax

The referendum's approval will extend a 1-mill tax by four years, which supplements the Sarasota School District's budget by more than $40 million annually, district officials say.

  • Siesta Key
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Peter Coates
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Mystery takes over Longboat Key

The mystery of a missing girl has enveloped Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Kurt Schultheis Kate Honea, Doug Staley and Beverly Sutton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards first grants of the year

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation awarded its first grants for the 2014 season at its March 20 breakfast meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Tavern & Whiskey Bar.

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  • March 26, 2014
Longboat student earns top honors

Nicole Christie, of Longboat Key, was recently named to the dean's list at Lafayette College in Easton, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
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A sandhill crane nest hatched March 22 at Old Hyde Park Place in River Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
New residents hatch in River Club

Bruce Domenella, a resident of Old Hyde Park Place in River Club, noticed a new friend in his neighborhood recently.

  • East County
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  • March 26, 2014
Students travel to state tournament

Earlier this month, two groups from Saint Stephen's Episcopal School celebrated victories in state competitions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Familiar face in a familiar place

Applebee's on University Parkway recently added a new fixture to its walls, after it underwent an indoor and outdoor remodeling.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Haile Middle School students know their robotics

The Haile Middle School robotics team captured the state title at the VEX Robotics Championship, held March 1 in Tampa.

  • East County
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Dian Fitzpatrick has completed jewelry and paintings, along with other works of art.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Tara residents show artistic sides

Jewelry, paintings and other types of artwork filled the inside of the Tara Country Club March 10 for its annual art show.

  • East County
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  • March 26, 2014
Nolan Middle Students head to 'Odyssey of the Mind' competition

Select students at Nolan Middle School will compete as part of the 12 teams from Manatee County that will attend the University of South Florida 'Odyssey of the Mind' Competition April 12 in Tampa.

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Korie Ann Maser
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Pastor tops candidates for fundraising through March 22

Irwin Pastor did not receive any campaign contributions between March 8 and March 22 - but the L'Ambiance resident has still raised more than any other Longboat Key Town Commission candidate this season, with $20,673 raised during the campaign.

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Courtesy An Urban Land Institute final report encourages a town center concept near Bay Isles Road that promotes walkability and open space.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
ULI committee debates town center, Bayfront Park

The town likely will wait until the fall to hold public forums on a future town center concept.

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Kurt Schultheis Town Manager Dave Bullock discusses beach erosion issues with more than 100 people who attended a North End Coalition of Property Owners meeting March 20, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
New coalition discusses north end erosion issues

More than 100 north end residents and business owners packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, March 20 for the first forum of the newly formed North End Coalition of Property Owners.

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File photoLido residents hope that upgrades will make Lido Pool a revenue generator.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2014
City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.

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Brenner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Our view

The Pac-man of Obamacare

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Key was home to several farms in the early 20th century until a 1921 hurricane destroyed most of the island.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Retired library director creates digital archive

Chet Pletzke brings a blast from the past to the Longboat Key Historical Society's website with a growing digital history of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Seventh Sarasota Open returns to the Key Club

The seventh annual Sarasota Open returns to the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Stadium April 12 through April 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Obituary: Florence Mary Louise Ruggiero

Florence Mary Louise Ruggiero, 86, of Longboat Key and Leominster, Mass., died March 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Obituary: Julie Fischer Pflum

Julie Fischer Pflum, 97, of Indianapolis and Longboat Key, died March 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Obituary: Marcus 'Mark' Bradt

Marcus 'Mark' Bradt, 67, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lakeland, died March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 26, 2014
Temple Beth Israel program seeks hidden treasures

The public can bring up to three Judaica items to learn about their value and history from famed antique dealer and curator Arthur Feldman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
CDDs vote to share gate costs

After seven months of collaborating on a solution, Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2, 5 and 6 will share costs of operating the main gates at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • News
High
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Three East County principals to retire

The principals at Nolan Middle, Gene Witt Elementary and Lakewood Ranch High School will retire effective June 30.

  • East County
  • News
Vijay Iyengar, 13, and Kerri Dieffenwierth look over how far Vijay's letter traveled.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 26, 2014
Message Received

French girl finds bottle sent from Lakewood Ranch student.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee transit service requests public input; New teacher evaluation system announced

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 26, 2014
FDOT already designing interchange improvements

County officials adopt resolutions supporting the plan for improving the I-75/University Parkway interchange.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Consultant picks Ranch bus service route

Tindale-Oliver says its study shows the need for bus service in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
General Manager Susan Halsey and Shawn Pollard, South Florida territory manager, look forward to hosting charity events. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
Popular eatery hatches under new name, owner

Another Broken Egg Cafe, formerly the Broken Egg, will open April 7 in Lakewood Ranch with a new look and feel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 26, 2014
With rowing park contract, Sarasota supports nonprofit

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates formally will oversee operations for Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Drs. Maribel Santos-Cordero and Francisco Marcano have participated in more than 10 events, including Tour de Cure, for causes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 26, 2014
Dentist goes the distance for patient

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero will use her patient as inspiration during this year's Tour de Cure.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
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