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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Dr. Bob McCann

As a candidate for the District 67 state representative seat, River Club resident Dr. Bob McCann is the only candidate with experience in both law and medicine. His philosophy should appeal to conservatives: less government coupled with more personal responsibility equals more progress.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Greg Steube

At 31 years old, Greg Steube is the youngest candidate vying for State Rep. Ron Reagan's District 67 seat. The Bradenton native also is the only candidate to have a background in agriculture and law and experience working directly with the Legislature.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Brett Timmons

Four years ago, The Out-of-Door Academy football coach Brett Timmons was handed a group of players who knew almost nothing about football. In 2009, Timmons saw the first of his goals come to fruition when the Thunder captured their first district title and advanced to the Class 1B state semifinals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Chetlain

Paul Chetlain is responsible for the maintenance of Lakewood Ranch's ponds and landscaping. The Bradenton native is working to use innovative and green technologies to reduce or eliminate the battle between a pleasing landscape and a healthy one.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Paul Blackketter

Benderson Development Property Manager Paul Blackketter is the man behind a future world-class rowing facility off University Parkway. If all goes as planned, the facility will be responsible for making the East County one of the premier destinations for the sport in the nation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
'Tis the season of sharing in Sarasota

This year, the board of directors of the Community Foundation jump-started Season of Sharing with a $200,000 grant, as part of its 30th anniversary BOOST economic stimulus initiative.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
Girls Inc. singers go on caroling tour

A group of girls from Girls Inc. brought holiday cheer to their supporters Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 by serenading several office staffs with 'Jingle Bells,' 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and 'The 12 Days of Christmas.'

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  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Jim Shirley

Jim Shirley made the switch from Pal Sailor Circus to the Sarasota Arts Council in November and has a vision on how the Arts Council can move forward.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Santa baby reports to Town Hall

Santa Claus came to Town ... Hall, that is.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Joe McKenna

The Sarasota Orchestra CEO recently saw his organization through a tumultuous time.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
SYC members carol from their kayaks

Sarasota Yacht Club's Keen Kayakers embarked Dec. 19 from the club for Christmas caroling in their decorated kayaks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Alex Miller

This corporate CEO continues to maintain compassion for animals and her employees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Keith Fitzgerald

The state rep is up for re-election in 2010. Will Republicans find it difficult again to defeat this two-term incumbent?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Molly Demeulenaere

Starting in January, G. WIZ - The Science Museum will be the permanent home for Jim Gary's 20th Century Dinosaurs exhibit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Bob Morris

His group's plans to develop one of the most sought after pieces of property in Sarasota are expected to take shape this year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Peter Abbott

After being suspended for five months in 2009, Sarasota's police chief said he's looking forward to a new year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Island Chapel presents colorful Christmas pageant

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel congregation took part in a Christmas pageant presented Dec. 20, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Town manager greets customers for goodwill

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis, along with other town staff directors, volunteered to ring the bell for the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Salvation Army kettle Friday, Dec. 18, at the Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Boys & Girls Club gets fishy gifts from Longboater

Rusty Chinnis is trying to get kids hooked on fishing.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Temple service changes this week

This week's Shabbat service at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will take place at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Wendy Getchell

While the Downtown Sarasota Alliance grows each week, so does Getchell's influence. Her group plans to take more positions on issues in '10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend in 2010

From local resorts and restaurants to the fire department and political arena, these 10 people will influence the course of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: David Brenner

David Brenner, a former Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board member, now wants a seat on the Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Roxanne Joffe

The Downtown Sarasota Council will focus on making Sarasota vibrant, active and pedestrian-friendly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Michael Welly

The general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort believes the club's Islandside project will be accepted by all residents - if it is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Jonathan Katz

The rabbi of Temple Beth Israel has stepped into a community leadership role with new ideas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
The Road to Prosperity

Excerpts and an adaptation from a recent speech to the Florida chapter of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Hal Lenobel

Lenobel, a former mayor, will run for his sixth term in office this March. And he doesn't plan on doing any campaigning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Edmund Adams
  • December 30, 2009
My View

What would the state of the union in 2017 be?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Murf Klauber

Dr. Klauber, chairman and owner of The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, promises that the Longboat resort will once again rise to the top of the tennis world.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Phillip Younger

The code-enforcement board member will face off with Commissioner Hal Lenobel for the at-large commission seat in the March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Alan Moore

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner says that a Longboat Key Town Commission vote could save his family's restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 30, 2009
10 to contend: Diana Corrigan

Even with a smaller marketing budget and new event fees, Diana Corrigan is optimistic about the Circle's future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Keith Tanner

The representative for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department will head back to the negotiations table to work out a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 30, 2009
10 to Contend: Lynn Larson

The Country Club Shores Unit IV Association president is used to behind-the-scenes work. Now, she is stepping into the spotlight as a commission candidate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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