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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2009
Moore's zoning request on hold

The P&Z Board could not reach a majority Tuesday on a request to change Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina zoning from commercial to residential.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2009
Sarasota proves it's got talent

Local performers both young and old turned out for the open auditions for 'Sarasota's Got Talent' competition.

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  • September 16, 2009
Our View

Get on with it

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Sandy Gilbert
  • September 16, 2009
My View

Town pension funds need further study

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  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A town employee turned in two ballasts, a pair of rubber work gloves and two electrical items that he found in the middle of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2009
Former Circle association president takes on new role

Cheryl Whitten, former ScoopDaddy's owner, will assist St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Diana Corrigan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • September 16, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

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    By
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  • September 16, 2009
Obituaries

Obituaries

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Chabad women hit the kitchen

The Jewish Women's Circle of Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch gathered for its first women's event of the year Sept. 9 the home of Ricky Rubin.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Chili cook-off rescheduled

Lakewood Ranch's Chili Cook-Off have rescheduled it for 3-10 p.m., Sept. 19, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Lakewood Elks Lodge moves into new home

Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge #2855 recently celebrated the grand opening of its facility.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Lakewood Ranch CDDs approve budgets

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1, 2 and 5 all approved decreases. CDD 4 approved a 3% increase.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Mamma Onesti's celebrates first anniversary out east

The restaurant name has been in business for 27 years.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Ranch Kiwanis Club tees off for East County student golfers

The organization will host its annual golf outing Sept. 24 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Entertainment industries seek local talent

Representatives of the talent, film and publishing industries will be under one roof, hunting for talent and showcasing their services, during an expo Sept. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 16, 2009
Student trumpeter hits the right notes

Braden River High School's Christian Wayman has been moonlighting with the George Carroll Big Band.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Cops Corner 09.17.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
East County 11-year-old hits the ice in Moscow

Last month, Haile sixth-grader Nick Pastujov won the World Class Challenge Tournament in Moscow.

  • East County
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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • September 16, 2009
St. Armands home sells for $3.25 million

A seven-year-old St. Armands mansion on Sarasota Bay at 236 N. Washington Drive was sold Sept. 1 by Jacqueline and Edward Bongart to Jacqueline Sullivan for $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • September 16, 2009
Turtle Watch

Everyone must work together for turtles

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 16, 2009
Aerobic Grandma

Summer goals pump up motivation

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Scoreboard

Scoreboard

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 16, 2009
Deal us in: Find a better line of play

Depending on which direction you are playing on this hand, there could be a top for East-West or a top for North-South.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Weather

Last week temperatures and this weeks weather statistics.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Former football coach may face charges

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found enough evidence to charge former Braden River coach Josh Hunter with DUI manslaughter. The case is now at the State Attorney's Office for review.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Flood Zone

Last weekend, some areas of Manatee County were drenched with more than eight inches of rain over a two-day period.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • September 16, 2009
Manatee shaves budget by $33M

The county also has adopted a long-term planning strategy to help prepare for more cuts in years to come.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Linda Luo

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch golfer Linda Luo.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Braden River Pirates' comeback falls short

The Braden River High School suffered its first loss of the season 28-20 to Venice Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 16, 2009
Cougars overpower Thunder

Cardinal Mooney High racked up more than 200 yards on the ground on its way to a 30-8 victory over ODA Sept. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County home sales on the rise

Sarasota County saw the number of property sales climb nearly 20% in August as compared to the same time last year.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2009
Planning and Zoning Board delays Moore's recommendation

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning board met for its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 15, 2009
Butterfly garden receives new irrigation system

Longboat Key Garden Club members say the project will provide watering efficiency.

  • Longboat Key
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