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Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.
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  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: Eugene Rado

Rado will face John Schmidt in the General Election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 2: John Schmidt

Schmidt will face Eugene Rado in the general election.

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Valentina Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the General Election.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Valentina Hawks

Hawks will face Darby Connor and Larry Dick in the general election.

  • East County
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Larry Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the General Election.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Larry Dick

Dick will face Valentina Hawks and Darby Connor in the general election.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
Tara CDD — Seat 4: Darby Connor

Connor will face Larry Dick and Valentina Hawks in the general election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: James Carlino

Carlino will face Bob Conley in the general election.

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Bob Conley will face James Carlino in the General Election.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 2: Bob Conley

Conley will face James Carlino in the general election.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 4: James BonAmi

The incumbent BonAmi will face Derek Foss in the general election.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2016
East Manatee Fire Rescue — Seat 4: Derek Foss

Foss will face James BonAmi in the general election.

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Florida CFO Jeff Atwater shares statistics of how Florida compares with other states its size in terms of fiscal discipline.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
State CFO tells 'tale of two governments'

Official says Florida needs to diversify its economy further.

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Dan and Pam Wood, owners of the new Dickey's Barbecue Pit location, stand in their new restaurant with their two daughters, Lauren and Kaitlyn. The restaurant will open Thursday, Oct. 20.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Dickey's Barbecue Pit opens in Bradenton

Specials highlight chain's first month of service.

  • East County
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    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key bus service changes: All aboard?

Want to hop on the bus? Soon, you could have to call first as part of an on-demand service MCAT will roll out in April.

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After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 19, 2016
Uber, Lyft aim to suppress Sarasota Airport trip logs

The two rideshare companies have asked for a temporary injunction to block public record requests regarding trip logs to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Longboat Key police investigate four vehicle break-ins Sunday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Four vehicle breaks-ins reported on Longboat

A 24-year-old boat owner visiting from Lakeland reported $2,150 worth of gear was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Katie Cundiff displays her art at Premier Sotheby's on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Main Street businesses double as art galleries

Artists' work right at home in non-traditional sites.

  • East County
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Mark Latham, director of Manatee County Mosquito Control, smiles despite there being hundreds of mosquitoes swarming his hand.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2016
Head of Manatee Mosquito Control not bugged by call to Africa

Month-long trip to Burkina Faso focuses on mosquito control to combat spread of malaria.

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The new bayfront planning organization will team with professional planners to develop a master plan for city-owned bayfront land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 19, 2016
Bayfront planning organization members revealed

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has announced the makeup of a nine-member board of directors that will be responsible for developing a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land.

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The Resolute model offered by Murray Homes in The Lake Club is priced at $1.85 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 19, 2016
Opportunity knocks in Lakewood Ranch during Tour of Homes

Annual event gives potential buyers a peak at Lakewood Ranch life.

  • East County
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 19, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $2,625,000

The home has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,764 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
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Susie Silver said she continues to make pins because it's fun and gives her pleasure.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat resident finds 'pinspiration' in recycling old items

All Susie Silver needs is old belts, bottle caps, earrings, chains and coins to create a one-of-a-kind pin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Education Center is preparing for its fall season.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Education Center finalizes fall line-up

The fall season runs from Oct. 17 to Dec. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year's Grand Marshals Evelyn Fresch, Shirley Beachum and Francey O'Brien
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Rotary Club to host 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade

All veterans are invited to register and participate in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residents in Braden Woods have formed a group called Keep Woods Inc. to oppose development of the site. The group also hopes to raise money to purchase the 33-acre property for conservation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
Project hits road block

Extension of Clubhouse Drive may be key issue in Myara development's approval.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Marjorie Canfield, Howard Biddle III, Melvin Levy and Harriet Waitt died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tidewell Chief Philanthropic Officer Denise Pope and Communications Director Timothy Wolfrum look over plans for the new Lakewood Ranch Hospice House, slated for construction starting in March 2017.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2016
Tidewell Hospice plans new facility in Lakewood Ranch

Construction should begin in March.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter McGrath, 6, Makayla Thompson, 6, Erin Noe, 7, Jayden French, 5, at last year's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lee Peakes with Betty and Jack KeelinCourtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Jack Keelin recognized for service

Keelin and his wife received a plague for their service to Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo of the Stephanie and Milton Kruk with their children and grandchildren.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
The Kruks reach a milestone

The couple celebrated their anniversary with family by their side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River defensive end Taylor Upshaw and the rest of the Pirates defensive line will have to fix some problems.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Braden River defensive line stays confident after Venice letdown

Pirates need win over Palmetto to enhance playoff hopes.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River junior volleyball player Sydney Jaco had seven digs and nine kills in the Pirates’ 3-0 win against Lakewood Ranch on Oct. 12.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

East County High 5 Moments: 10.19.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis and the Mustangs offense have taken their lumps this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
Lakewood Ranch football coach sees a turnaround on the horizon

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River will need another big game from wideout Knowledge McDaniel against Palmetto.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2016
That's the ticket...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key police reports from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Oct. 19, 2016

Police reports from Longboat Key from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Public utilities director Juan Florensa of Longboat Key at the meeting where Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a “moderate need” for the first town dredging project since 2003.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key dredges up canal issues

Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a 'moderate need' for the first town dredging project since 2003.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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