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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Mustang Soccer Camp

This week, children ages 6-14 gathered at Lakewood Ranch High School for the Lakewood Ranch Mustang Soccer Camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Glenridge scoops up sweet surprises

It was "Sundae Sunday" at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Sunday, Aug. 2, at the community's annual ice cream social.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
Five Points flags questioned

Criticized as being historically inaccurate, a veteran asks the city to consider raising only the American flag in the middle of the Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
Applications flood in for Sarasota police chief post

The city has heard from more than 70 people around the country interested in becoming the city of Sarasota's next chief of police.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
Alta Vista traffic circle to change

Neighborhood complaints have spurred the city to alter some of the features of a Shade Avenue traffic circle. If residents aren't pleased with the changes, the circle will be removed.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
Funds sought for downtown circulator

The city is seeking a dedicated downtown transportation line to make frequent stops at Sarasota's major employment, cultural and business centers.

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  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
News Briefs 08.05.10

The contractor building the Palm Avenue parking garage has taken a significant step. It began pouring concrete for the floor of the first elevated parking deck.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Observer Updates 08.05.10

The $300,000 facelift at the Church of the Redeemer is nearly complete, except for a set of plantation shutters that has yet to be delivered.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 5, 2010
COUNTY JUDGE: Judges race to fulfill a dream

The two candidates for County Judge, Group Three, said they've spent their entire careers preparing for the opportunity to become a judge.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
OUR VIEW: A change of view on exemptions

Our friends in the Sarasota business community are not going to like what you're about to read: Our inclination is to vote "no" on the Economic Development Ad Valorem (Property) Tax Exemptions on the Aug. 24 primary ballot in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 5, 2010
Teenager garners gold at rowing championship

Pine View's McKayla Taaffe won gold at the 2010 USRowing Club National Championship in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Cops Corner 08.05.10

A woman reported that she had put an antique sculpture on consignment in April at an antique store. It was worth $800. She returned to the store on the above date and found that it had closed.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 5, 2010
Gulf and Bay Club condo sells for $1 million

Robert and Eleanor Wolfe, trustees, sold the Unit 401 condominium at 5740 Midnight Pass Road to Bella Vista Gulf and Bay Corp. for $1.06 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 4, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp

The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2010
Roundabout ahead of schedule

The Five Points roundabout is taking form quickly, and if the current pace continues, it will completed before its deadline.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Business Observer 8/5/10

Business Observer 8/5/10

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • August 4, 2010
Deal Us In: When to duck

West led the deuce of clubs against the three no-trump contract, East played the queen, and South won with his ace.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Man of vision

The former chief of the company that developed much of Longboat Key says he has hope for the island to fulfill Arvida's vision.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Tax rate rises to balance budget

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-11 suggests a millage rate of 1.8872 mills, which is 25.8% higher than the current rate of 1.5 mills.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Key Club says goodbye to Songster

Longboat Key Club and Resort employees said goodbye to Public Relations Manager Katherine Songster, who will move to New York, at a party Thursday, July 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Home set for demolition stripped of valuables

Home set for demolition stripped of valuables

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Christ Church honors facilities manager

Christ Church honors facilities manager

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Interview process begins for Longboat residents

A subcommittee formed to review town operations at Town Hall interviewed two potential candidates last week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Subcommittee meeting sparks tourism debate

The Vision Plan Subcommittee debated whether tourism will influence or sustain Longboat Key's growth.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

OUR VIEW: Tax exemption is flawed

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Cops Corner

July 21 "Portable picnic" 9:11 a.m. - 500 block of Bay Isles Road. Larceny. A Longboat Key Public Tennis Center employee noticed that a redwood picnic bench was swiped from the picnic area of the tennis center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter here

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Crowder Bros. names grill winner

Gina Gomez's backyard barbecues just got a little more delicious.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2010
Green to the Extreme

Denise and Michael Pfalzer have been dreaming of living in an Earthship for more than a decade. Within a year, their dream will become a reality.

  • East County
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