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  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor calls for 'sensible' redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor believes a town center concept for Longboat Key is an attainable goal he can help achieve.

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  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

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  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 5, 2014
Best Bets: The top attractions for season

Here are our top suggestions for activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys this March.

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  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 5, 2014
Your Neighbor | Arthur Ancowitz

Throughout his years as a physician, Dr. Arthur Ancowitz always held one matter close to his heart: stroke prevention.

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  • March 5, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • March 5, 2014
Sanctuary condominium sells for $1,805,000

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Premier Sotheby’s names Loeffler top 2013 agent; Coldwell names Pettingell top 2013 Florida agent; Patrick DiPinto opens new real estate firm

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  • March 5, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Motter submitted this sunset photo, taken at South Lido Beach.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2014
Structural problems lead to gate repairs

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will close inbound lanes of the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse, leading into the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, for a week.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2014
Manatee stays firm on sign ordinance

Manatee County says Lakewood Ranch Little League must conform advertising signs to code.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 5, 2014
Nonprofits saddle efforts

The Sarasota Community Foundation's Giving Challenge spurred SMART and Beyond the Spectrum to create programming.

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  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Manatee County hosts land-code workshops; School district projects positive fund balance

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  • March 5, 2014
Tara CDD selects new landscaping contractor

Supervisors expect the change to save about $30,000 annually.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 5, 2014
Nolan Middle School students hold mock trial

Nolan's gifted civics students act as Supreme Court justices as they decide constitutionality of a recent case.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2014
Engineers define Lake Manatee Dam repairs

County officials expect necessary repairs to start by April and to cost more than $3 million.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 5, 2014
Shuffler seeks East County players

The Rev. John Brown wants to build a covered shuffleboard court in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 5, 2014
Young and hungry

Fawley|Bryant, where annual revenues will likely double this year to at least $6 million, clawed its way back from the architecture industry-crushing recession. A youthful spirit anchors the rebound.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
The Villages tops Wildcat team

The Villages defeated Wildcat 11-8 in the finals of the U.S. Polo Association's National Inter-Circuit Cup presented by St. Stephen's Episcopal School March 2 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Swinging smiles

Riverview High junior Allison Davis started the Manasota BUDS tennis program at Lakewood Ranch High last May.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Player of the Year

Eight-year-old Alana Kutt recently made The Tabernacle Christian School middle school golf team as a second grader.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
High Score

Seven champion level 4 LWR gymnasts have moved up at least two levels in the last three months.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Sidelines

Silver Hawks 12U win championship; McKechnie Field named finalist; PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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  • March 5, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Rock star exec hums in new role at Datum Corp.; Construction industry gets Texas-sized competition; Berkshire Hathaway acquires real estate company

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 5, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $550,000

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
  • March 5, 2014
Weather: East County

Ronna High submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Rosedale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2014
Tour of the Week: Waterfront luxury on Bird Key

There is no shortage of stunning homes for sale in Sarasota - but newly built, clean designs and outstanding views in a sought after neighborhood might be more difficult to come by. However, real estate agent Roger Pettingell has one listed that is just that.

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Dale and Steve Adler, Harry and Nancy Hobson and Bunny and Mort Skirboll
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2014
'Madcap Musicale & Musings'

'Madcap Musicale & Musings'

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Judy Altier and Kelly McEvoy
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2014
Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014

Countdown to Mardi Gras 2014

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Beverly Bartner and Sharon Black Floyd
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  • March 4, 2014
'Out to Lunch' with Col. Mark Tillman

'Out to Lunch' with Col. Mark Tillman

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