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  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 12, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD decides to go it alone on landscaping

After their inaugural landscape meeting ended without discussion, CDD supervisors voted to retake control of their assets from the HOA.

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  • March 12, 2014
News Briefs

Commission OKs Woodbrook II community; Jersey Mike's to open in River Club Plaza

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2014
Sheriff's office gains custody of animals

Many of the animals confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary are not ready for adoption.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Professionals in memory loss field host conference

Panelists discuss aspects of living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
Mills asks state to investigate former district administrators

The Inspector General's Office would investigate for malfeasance or misfeasance, not criminal activity.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Manatee County Schools Superintendent Rick Mills sat perched on a stool at the front of a dark dining room, giving a State of the Union-style address about the school district's recovery.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
Church hires first senior pastor

More than six months after becoming its own church, Lakewood Ranch Baptist's first senior pastor starts Sunday.

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It's Read Everywhere

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Annual celtic festival celebrates Irish spirit

The third annual event includes Gaelic football and hurling demonstrations.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Juggling act

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team has four pitchers it can rely on to take the mound at any given time.

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  • March 12, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • March 12, 2014
Moving on

Three East County seniors will continue their football careers at the next level after signing national letters of intent March 5.

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  • March 12, 2014
Sidelines

Rage advance in Region C Cup; Ellenton coach nominated for award; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • March 12, 2014
Regent swings past Barefield/Ten Oaks during Officer's Cup

Regent defeated Barefield/Ten Oaks in the U.S. Polo Association Officer's Cup presented by Ferrari of Tampa Bay March 9 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

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  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

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    By
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  • March 12, 2014
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.6 million

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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  • March 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Cotty Black Johnson

Cotty Black Johnson, 87, of Waterville, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 8.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Lyman Frieze IV

Lyman Frieze IV, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
En Provence condo sells for $3,225,000

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Business Briefs

Former deputy police chief joins Cannons Marina team; Longboat Key Dental to hold grand opening; Evan Barniskis promoted to assistant vice president; Rutstein named top Florida RE/MAX commercial agent

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlotte Cooper prepares the jewelry for her first outfit before the show.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

On March 11, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a mystery-filled Fashion Show and Luncheon for over 150 attendees. The event featured a mystery guest, a 'who dunnit' theme and fashions from the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mort Tarter with Betty and Stanley Pelletz
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting

On March 11, the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Harbourside Dining Room. Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant spoke on the 'challenges of the 2014 election cycle' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2014
The Good News: Suzanne Gregory

For the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, providing access to nature is crucial to its mission.

  • Siesta Key
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