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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
Leaders to consider new Town Hall hours

IDA Chairman Tom Green said board members would discuss the options and likely will vote on the issue at their April 15 meeting.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
SMR nixes Main Street memorial

President Rex Jensen has offered another Lakewood Ranch location for the memorial honoring veterans and first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 03.25.10

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 03.25.10

  • East County
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  • By Beverly Skelton
  • March 24, 2010
LETTER: Behavior harmful to Creekwood cranes

The Creekwood sandhill cranes have two babies now. The parents worked hard to keep the nest high and the eggs from dying. The babies are sure nice and fun to watch.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Karl Rove to speak at Lincoln Day dinner

Karl Rove to speak at Lincoln Day dinner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Tiny's to hold giant last-call celebration

Tiny's to hold giant last-call celebration

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Rummage sale a success

Rummage sale a success

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Early birthday wishes go out to Ralph Hunter

Early birthday wishes go out to Ralph Hunter

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Will taxpayers fund a $70 million beach?

Sand to renourish Longboat's beach during its next renourishment starting in November 2011 could cost taxpayers $20 million to $70 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Spoll takes mayor's chair

Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown is elected as vice mayor.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Turtle Watch T-shirts now on sale

Turtle Watch T-shirts now on sale

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
We won't demand a final count

We won't demand a final count

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
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  • March 24, 2010
Finish line

The southernmost, permeable adjustable-type groin, which is meant to hold sand in the area, located behind the Islander Club, is complete.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Trespassing rampant at Longbeach

Longbeach condominium owners are fed up with beachgoers using their property to gain access to the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Term-limit clarification needed

Town Attorney David Persson wants the newly reshaped Town Commission to allow him to draft an amendment to the town charter clarifying commission term limits.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Holy Week Worship Services

A listing of Holy Week worship services on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Obituary: Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer

Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer, 62, of Longboat Key, died March 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Our View

Auspicious beginning

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 24, 2010
As rat race ends, insects could start to bug residents

The cold winter season has been tough on certain types of wildlife, resulting in fish kills, cold-stunned turtles and manatees with cold-stress syndrome. But the cold weather has brought other critters to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Longboat road rage incident causes concern

After the driver behind him honked his horn, a 63-year-old motorist visiting from Maine waved his handgun in the air.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2010
Firefighter contract negotiations halted

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters/paramedics have declared an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract for firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner

False advertising 9:22 a.m. -- 4800 block of GMD. Soliciting. A man reported a woman trespassing at his condominium and placing fliers on car windows. Police called the number on the flyer, and the woman promised to leave the area.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 24, 2010
SYC unveils new $14.5 million facility

The Sarasota Yacht Club has been busier than ever as members and the general public continue to seek out their first glimpses of the new building-even though the grand opening is more than a month away, scheduled for April 23 through April 25.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 24, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 12 through March 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
Planning commission stalls Villages project

The Sarasota County advisory board now plans to vote on the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch development April 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch Reps host District 67 debate

Three of four Republican candidates for the Florida House of Representatives District 67 seat met with East County constituents during the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club's debate March 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2010
Army captain thanks BRE students

Capt. Bradley Denisar spoke to students about being stationed in Afghanistan during the Wrangler News broadcast March 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Cops Corner 03.25.10

Dispatch reportedly broadcast via radio a BOLO for a white Jeep Cherokee with several passengers in it. The occupants were smoking what appeared to be illegal drugs from a crushed can.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Birth Announcements 03.25.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2010
Business Observer 03.25.10

Anchor Homes, Gibraltar Homes and John Cannon Homes have finalized designs for The Forest at Hi Hat Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2010
Pedal to the Medal

Ten-year-old Sasha Brun-Wibaux has been go-kart racing for the past two years. She will compete in her next Florida Series race next month.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2010
Ranch twins reminisce about life, softball

After 13 years together as teammates, seniors Rachel and Becca Slowik are playing their final season on the same field.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 24, 2010
Seventh-grader snags spot on ODA squad

TD Dietrich has become one of the leaders of The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
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