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  • January 29, 2014
Weatherman

Submit your local weather photos each week for a chance to have your photo published in the East County Observer!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Drive time

East County-based Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks donations of new and used golf carts, which the organization will use to transport supplies and animals around its eight-acre no-kill ranch shelter, off Lorraine Road.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Choirs unite

Students from Braden River and Bashaw elementary schools performed Jan. 10 at the Tampa Convention Center for the FMEA Elementary All State Chorus.

  • East County
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Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium Buffett
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Buffett's Super Bowl bet: Broncos

If you're making a bet, the smart money's on the Broncos. That's because Mote Marine Aquarium resident manatee Buffett placed his bet by swimming to a target with the Broncos' logo Friday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Get ready for food, fashion ... and prizes

Have you gotten your tickets yet for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show? If not, act quickly.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Keating creates 'Million Dollar Match' for Sarasota Museum of Art

Longboat Key philanthropist Elaine Keating has pledged $1 million to match new contributions to help complete Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA).

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
2013 sunset is still a stunner

In the Longboat Observer's Jan. 2 issue, we showcased our most stunning sunsets from 2013.

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Rendering courtesy of Brian Phipps Home designer Brian Phipps describes the look of the planned residences as 'a light, bright coastal British West Indies look.'
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Developer plans nine-home community

Developer Shawn Kaleta has already sold five of nine homes that will be built on the last developable piece of Gulf-front property.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
News Briefs

Mote exhibit highlights extremes of survival; Community health fair scheduled for Bayfront Park

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2014
ULI group targets Bayfront Park

County money could be available to improve the park, including funding for a community center building.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2014
Linde analyzes pension data

The town's pension debt of more than $27 million is more than twice its annual revenue. Future budget line items will pay the debt down.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
2013: Chief reports 5.6% increase in Fire Rescue calls

Longboat Key Fire Rescue experienced a 5.6% increase in calls in 2013, according to a report Chief Paul Dezzi released this week that details the incidents that the department responded to throughout the year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2014
Couple grounds its plan for an SRQ-based airline

A Longboat Key couple halted plans for a Sarasota-based airline due to a lack of investors for the business model.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Our view

Crist gets a gift: marijuana

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  • By Andrew Aitken
  • January 29, 2014
My View

Longboat Key residents should seek county cash

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Matt Carman and Julie White hunt for Bigfoot on Spike TV's "10 Million Dollar Bigfoot Bounty."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Bigfoot could mean big bucks for Key native

Matt Carman and his friend, Julie White, could win $10 million. All they have to do: provide evidence that proves Sasquatch is real for a Spike TV reality show.

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Ross
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 29, 2014
Your Neighbor: Joni Ross

Longboat Key resident Joni Ross has been teaching Pilates for 18 years.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
'Defiant Requiem' shows artistic rebellion at Terezin

Two survivors of the Terezin concentration camp and former U.S. Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat will speak at a screening of a documentary at Temple Beth Israel.

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Baudner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Obituary: Fannye 'Fran' Baudner

Fannye 'Fran' Caroline Baudner, of Longboat Key and Black Rock, Conn., died Jan. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Obituary: David Daneman III

David Daneman III, 81, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo Unit S-1001 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,675,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 29, 2014
Longboat Key Towers condo sells for $1,675,000

A condominium in Longboat Key Towers tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Business Briefs

Tampa restaurateurs buy St. Armands building; Cannons receives 15th consecutive Grady-White award; New boutique opens in former ScoopDaddy's location

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George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

George Kurland submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen and Vice President of Planning Todd Pokrwya
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2014
Partnership reshapes marketing

A deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning helps Lakewood Ranch to attract more Canadian homebuyers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2014
SMR submits amended Villages' DRI

Lakewood Ranch officials hope to start work soon on the first village-style project approved under Sarsota's 2050 plan.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Braden River High senior Sam Woolf, 17, continues to perform locally to practice before his next appearance on "American Idol."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 29, 2014
Musical performer is anything but idle

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf juggles friends, school and preparations for his next appearance on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photos Nolan TSA students Naomi Burg and Amanda Boccarossa paint a little library to be installed at Greenbrook Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2014
Students build libraries at county parks

Tom Bennett and Greenbrook parks contain fodder for reading, thanks to Nolan Middle School students.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
News Briefs

Report recommends changes to fiscal neutrality; Governor visits the Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Three sections of concrete from Interstate 75 fell as a result of the accident.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2014
FDOT repairs I-75 overpass

Construction crews poured new deck in damaged bypass areas on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Photos by Amanda Sebastiano George Carino, 11, spent 85 cents on his tree house-themed water tower, which later won him $200 at the Model Water Tower Competition Jan. 25.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 29, 2014
Students construct miniature water towers for competition

The local chapter of the American Water Works Association educates students on the importance of water through competition.

  • East County
  • News
File photo A variety of performers, including those from local schools, will be featured during the seventh annual event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2014
Arts take spotlight

Lakewood Ranch's Grand Ovation also will showcase local nonprofits.

  • East County
  • News
Josh Siegel Early this month, Ripa & Associates, a Tampa-based utility-construction company, began clearing 18 acres of land for underground work to begin.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 29, 2014
Construction begins on Raven Crest community

Presales for the new subdivision of single-family homes, priced at $300,000 and more, will begin in March.

  • East County
  • News
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