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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 25, 2012
Lido resident arrested for Circle burglary

Sarasota police say that officer Donzia Franklin's knowledge of the area helped her nab the suspect.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, donated $500 toward the care of a sick dolphin being treated at Mote Marine Laboratory. Courtesy photo.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2012
News Briefs

Gold Coast Eagle aids sick dolphin; Tree, plaque remember Ina Gross

  • East County
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  • By Candice McElyea |
  • July 7, 2012
Dog days of summer

Dog days of summer

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  • Things To Do
  • By Ian Spofforth |
  • March 7, 2012
My View: U.S. elections guarantee short-sightedness

Americans should consider the European model of letting legislators select their leader.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U16 boys soccer team, which comprises players from eight area high schools, will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four May 19-20, in Auburndale. Courtesy photo.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 16, 2012
Boys charge into final four

Lakewood's Clearwater Chargers U16 boys team will compete in the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Final Four.

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  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • June 4, 2012
Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Observe this: Commission reviews city manager candidates today

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • June 5, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Ed Hunzeker

During his time as the Manatee County Administrator, Ed Hunzeker has seen an unprecedented period of change for local government.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioner Jack Duncan discuss the preliminary budget during a June 6 workshop.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 7, 2012
Commission talks dollars and sense at workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed the preliminary 2012-13 budget at a Wednesday, June 6 workshop.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Bernier, Sandy Frambes, Sherry Jude and Brian Frambes were four of 144 golfers who teed off in the fifth annual Team For You Golf Tournament June 16. Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • June 20, 2012
Golfers tee off for breast cancer

Tara Golf & Country Club PGA golf professional Missy Williams hosted her fifth annual Team For You Golf Tournament June 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
A Sarasota Bay seagrass summer survey was so successful another one is planned for next month.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 23, 2012
Seagrass volunteers requested

Sarasota County is looking for volunteers to participate in a winter seagrass survey next month.

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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 8, 2012
Tool allows public to make sense of tax dollars

The town will unveil a website feature that will allow the public to view updated information about the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; State to host information session for condo owners

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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • January 31, 2012
About Last Night ...

The 2012 Circus Sarasota Gala left Black Tie awestruck from the high-flying performances and ornate costumes.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • November 10, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Matthew O'Donnell

Matthew O'Donnell, 16, is a junior at Cardinal Mooney and a member of both his high school swim team and the YMCA Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A dispute on how money should be used to clean up an underground landfill under Ed Smith Stadium has emerged.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2011
City of Sarasota, Orioles spar over stadium cleanup

The city of Sarasota believes a drainage project requested by the Baltimore Orioles for Ed Smith Stadium doesn't fall under the guidelines of an inter-local agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The workshop will be held in the Green Room at the Sarasota County Twin Lakes Complex, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • October 31, 2011
New workshop planned on metals ordinance

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss proposed changes to a county ordinance regulating the purchase of secondhand goods, precious metals and scrap metal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Friedman
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • November 29, 2011
Obituary: Morton Friedman

Morton Friedman, of Longboat Key and Copake Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 24. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Key condos complete Bay Partner Grant Projects; Commission to discuss pension study funding; Sea turtle released from Broadway Beach Access

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 15, 2011
Obituary: Andrew Scherman

Andrew Scherman, 52, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Sarasota, died June 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 10, 2010
Town files BP oil claims

The town of Longboat Key hopes to be reimbursed for approximately $20,000 in expenses accrued when preparing for possible Deepwater Horizon oil-spill effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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