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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 25, 2010
Jaleski resigns from Town Commission

Commissioner Gene Jaleski, who vas voted to the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2009, sent his resignation from the commission Tuesday, May 25 to Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Mayor George Spoll.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2010
Mill Creek bridge under repair

The weight limit on the bridge has been reduced temporarily.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 25, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MoZaic

MoZaic Executive Chef Dylan Elhajoui shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 25, 2010
Ranch Primrose celebrates five years

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated its fifth anniversary with a fun-filled birthday party May 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 25, 2010
Sheriff's office shows stolen property

Today through May 27, East County residents whose homes or vehicles were burglarized recently can come claim their property.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 25, 2010
Main Street construction impact lessened

The waterline-replacement project was expected to shut down all of the 1300 block for the entire month of June, but the contractor now is saying only half of the road will be closed at any one time, and the work may only take two weeks to complete.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 24, 2010
Mote to launch second underwater robot

The autonomous underwater vehicle will be launched off of Key West.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Florida Laser and Wellness Center

Using a combination of the most advanced medically designed hair restoration laser, the Halo Elite, and special DNA hair products, Kiki Steinberg, owner of the Florida Laser and Wellness Center, says she can stop and even reverse hair loss in most people.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 24, 2010
Broadway beach access gets sign replacement

The signs provide information about sharing the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 24, 2010
Vision Plan subcommittee formation begins

The Planning and Zoning Board will select two members of its board at its June regular meeting to sit on a subcommittee that reviews the town's Vision Plan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 24, 2010
City property values decline 11%

The drop in values will result in more than $5 million in cuts from next year's city budget.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 24, 2010
Police panel to present findings

After six months of work, the Police Advisory Panel is expected to reveal its final recommendations this evening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2010
Prudential Realty holds tennis mixer

Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty hosted a tennis mixer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation May 23 at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 22, 2010
Harbour Links swan family reunited

The reunion took place after seven cygnets went to their first veterinarian visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

The 1st annual Harvey Milk Festival, to benefit ALSO Out Youth of Sarasota, takes place Saturday, May 22, in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
SCVB announces National Tourism Week winners

The awards honored four leaders in the hospitality industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Vanessa Moody
  • May 21, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: McNeal fifth-graders

One of McNeal Elementary's fifth-grade classes shares their feelings on entering middle school next year.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Vanessa Moody
  • May 21, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Mommy Consultant

Denise Drizos, aka The Mommy Consultant, is capable of handling baby needs from setting up registration for a baby shower and picking out toys to organizing a feeding schedule and hiring a nanny.

  • East County
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  • By Vanessa Moody
  • May 21, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is coming up next week, and everybody seems excited about their plans for the three-day weekend.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
Whitney Beach Deli & Wines restaurant closes

The restaurant was operating as Isabelle's Restaurant under the management of Linda Loscalzo.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Behind the science

This Saturday's program at Mote will give participants a chance to explore Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2010
Buchanan to host town hall meeting

The meeting will be held at 11 a.m., May 22, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2010
Property values expected to fall another 10%

An average 10% drop in property values on Longboat Key is expected for the third consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2010
Group formally unveils veterans memorial park plans

The group working to create a Veterans Memorial Park in San Marco Plaza formally unveiled plans for the project today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • May 21, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Wet Noses

Wet Noses pet boutique has a unique selection of gifts and pet products.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2010
Confidential document appears at Town Hall

Commissioner Gene Jaleski submitted a Longboat Key Club and Resort pro-forma statement dated August 2006 to the town last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Candidate Forum

Tea Party Manatee will present a Meet Your Candidate Forum from 4-6 p.m., May 23, at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2712 26th Ave. E.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Course Work

Construction is well under way on the Fish Hole miniature golf course on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2010
Commission tentatively chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission also approved code amendments proposed by The Longboat Key Club and Resort, which make its Islandside renovation-and-expansion project more defensible legally.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 20, 2010
Synchronized swimmers suit up

Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA - otherwise known as SASSY - will perform a water show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Selby Aquatics Center, 8301 Potter Park Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 20, 2010
Republican Club picks up good deeds

One-dozen members of the Republican Club of South Sarasota County collected five jumbo-sized trash bags and a pile of lumber on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 15, along Manasota Beach Road, in North Englewood and South Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 20, 2010
Ranch Town Hall hours will change

Lakewood Ranch CDD 2 supervisors also voted against putting a 9/11 and Fallen Heroes Memorial in front of Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2010
Commission will consider oil spill plans

The Town Commission will also hear updates about plans for a beach project on the north end of the island and the town's 2010-11 beach-wide project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 20, 2010
Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 20, 2010
Committee polices 'public art'

Officers will begin moving into the new Sarasota Police Department headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, some time this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 20, 2010
City considers more job cuts

After cutting $8 million from fiscal year 2009-10 budget, the city will have to cut another $5 million next fiscal year. City officials say they will be forced to look at staffing numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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