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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 8, 2012
Progressive Community Management CEO cleared of wrongdoing

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation has cleared a complaint against Progressive Community Management CEO Bill Sutton.

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch adds new neighborhood in Country Club East

Lakewood Ranch recently announced the addition of its newest neighborhood, Haddington, located in Country Club East.

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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 9, 2012
Braden River Middle teachers pucker up for student rewards

Several faculty members had to kiss a pig May 7, as a reward to students.

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 22, 2012
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 6, 2012
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 8, 2012
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 9, 2012
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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 13, 2012
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Dr. Sean Snaith says Sarasota and the country can continue to see a slowdown in growth for the first quarter of 2012, mainly because of a labor market that’s struggling to recover locally.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 26, 2012
Economic outlook looks weak

A Central Florida-based economist told Sarasota officials Sarasota is rebounding slowly and won't see job growth for another year or so.

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The check marks an increase in donations from the Verizon Foundation to the Education Foundation.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • September 7, 2011
Verizon Foundation donates $20,000 to Education Foundation

The Sarasota Education Foundation received a $20,000 check for 2011-2012 classroom grants programs at a school board meeting Sept. 6.

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City attorney Bob Fournier told commissioners its three commission districts must be redrawn Monday.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 22, 2011
City districts will be redrawn

The Sarasota City Commission must approve new commission district maps by next April.

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Jose I. Castro is a leading expert on North American sharks.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2011
Mote scientist publishes North American shark guide

Jose I. Castro's new book, "The Sharks of North America" provides a comprehensive field guide.

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Robert Moates spent 10 years working in the Florida Legislature in Tallahassee and the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2011
Lakewood Ranch teacher to run for school board

Robert Moates, a government and economics teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, filed papers today announcing his campaign for the Manatee County School Board District 2 seat.

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Iain Webb has just completed his fourth season with The Sarasota Ballet.
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • June 17, 2011
Iain Webb renews contract with Sarasota Ballet

Iain Webb will remain with the company through the 2016-2017 season.

  • Arts + Culture
A St. Jude’s t-shirt hung on the side of one of the many tents at the luncheon and raffle on Saturday.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 6, 2010
Food, Fun and Fundraising for St. Jude's and LBK Kiwanis

The 29th Annual Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key/St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon and Raffle happened this past Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. in the parking area of The Temple Beth Israel.

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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: American Craft Show Sarasota

Holiday shopping never looked better. The 18th Annual American Craft Show Sarasota kicks off this Friday at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Arts + Culture
Animal-rights group PETA proposes placing these pro-vegan ads on future downtown parking meters.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 13, 2011
PETA offers ads for parking meters

A female officer in revealing clothes is featured on an advertisement the animal-rights organization wants to place on parking meters.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

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Accelerometers have motion-sensing technology found in Nintendo’s Wii and smart phones.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 22, 2011
Mote receives NOAA grant for shark fishing study

The $192,000 grant will use accelerometers to study how sharks fare after they are caught and released.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Siesta Beach signs needs improvement; Traffic Advisory Board commended for support

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