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  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

FDOT will perform GMD pedestrian count; Helmsley Sandcastle sells for $27.4 million

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 19, 2014
North-end groin approval faces one last hurdle

Longboat Key Commissioner Jack Duncan's visit to Washington, D.C., last week might have helped speed up a federal permit for a much needed beach project on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
ZBA chairman resigns, opposes board's elimination

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
Restaurant's reopening rescheduled for the fall

The real estate investor didn't want to open after season but says he'll have 'one hell of a restaurant come October.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 19, 2014
Code Enforcement Board welcomes a new officer

Jeff Karr, the town's new code enforcement officer, will work under the direction of the Key's Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 19, 2014
Our view

A long slog to power in D.C.

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  • February 19, 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.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
Grand Bay resident seeks new Longboat Rotary Club chapter

Sydelle Pittas, a 20-year Rotarian, hopes residents will join a new sunset club that meets Wednesday evenings.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
Miracle sculpture takes shape

Ed Miracle's latest piece pays homage to victims of domestic violence and will travel in the fall from his Longboat Key home to an Abu Dhabi exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
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  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
Giving Circle joins female scientists, philanthropists

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium began with the vision of two women. Now, a new group of female pioneers is joining together to advance the pursuit of science.

  • East County
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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Nick Striglos

Nick Striglos, 78, of Longboat Key and Decatur, Ill., died Feb. 10.

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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis

Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis, 88, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9.

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  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Jean Audrey Borman

Jean Audrey Borman, 80, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lakewood, Ill., died Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
SMR names new realty president

Kirk Boylston, who has spent his career on the West Coast, returns home to lead Lakewood Ranch into prominence.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
University corridor has own identity

Businesses along the Manatee County side of University Parkway struggle to explain their whereabouts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
County conducts investigation

After the raid at Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, the county takes a deeper look as to how, and if, the case could have been avoided.

  • East County
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  • February 19, 2014
News Briefs

Planning Commission supports Woodbrook II; New county tool aids in disaster recovery

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Braden Woods' homeowners fear coyote presence

Cases of pets vanishing inside the Braden Woods community have prompted Sebastian McGarigle and Diane Goodman to take action to inform neighbors about the threat.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
School district sells land by Braden River High

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased a 10-acre site at the corner of Caruso Road and State Road 70.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Community opens course

Esplanade's golf course is the first to open since 2007.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Groups work together on community

Partnership exceeds expectations on the fast track to development of Country Club East.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2014
Cup o' Joe

Joe Genovese, fresh off a decade at Starbucks, will now lead franchise development at First Watch. His priority: Balance bold growth goals with patience.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • February 19, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Raising the Intensity

Lakewood Ranch High set a school record with five wrestlers qualifying for the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Tito's Handmade Vodka broke a tie in overtime to defeat Regent during the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cup Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Tito's Handmade Vodka notches win

Tito's Handmade Vodka held on to beat Regent 8-7 in overtime of the USPA Wayne Brown Finals hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Reanna Gregory
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2014
Foundations of Faith

It may have a new building, but RiverLife Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Octavio Ortiz, general manager of The Mall at University Center, with Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club President Trish Newman
  • By Jean Muccini
  • February 19, 2014
Ranch Women's Club meeting benefits HOPE

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club held its monthly meeting Feb. 13 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano This Edgewater Village home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,498 square feet of living area, sold for $530,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 19, 2014
Edgewater Village home sells for $530,000

A home in Edgewater Village tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
SEAS THE MOMENT. Residents of Spanish Main Yacht Club enjoyed reading the Longboat Observer during a January cruise to Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico, on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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