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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 14, 2009
Committee to discuss $250,000 for arts fest

If the county's Festival Steering Committee provides the money to the Ringling International Arts Festival, which is run by out-of-town organizers, criticism from local arts groups likely will increase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 16, 2009
Parking garage builders present vision

Two downtown groups vote to accept three recommendations by Suffolk Construction, which won the contract to build the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 27, 2009
Christ Church begins clearing its future site

On Aug. 17, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, began clearing a 1.5-acre parcel of land that will be its future site. The preparation is necessary for engineers to assess the parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • May 29, 2009
SMR makes search easier for homebuyers

Visitors to the Ranch's Information Center at 6220 University Parkway can now check out a GPS navigation unit to more easily find model homes and other amenities in the community.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 17, 2009
The Royal Treatment, LLC

Small Business of the Year Rookie Small Business Finalist

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 18, 2009
FPL seeks rate increase

Florida Power & Light is seeking state approval to increase customer's base rates by 31%.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 19, 2009
Building official resigns

Building Official Randy Fowler resigned from the Planning, Zoning and Building Department Thursday, June 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 24, 2009
Lane closures return to Longboat

A less than 100-foot section of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved Thursday near the county line to fix a paving deficiency.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
Manatee Glens closes residential program

Budget cuts are forcing Manatee Glens to close its residential treatment program for teenagers with substance abuse and mental issues despite an increase in requests for service.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 1, 2010
Police panel takes over department

APRIL FOOLS - The Police Advisory Panel will become the board of directors of the Sarasota Police Department. Police Panel Chairwoman Susan Chapman is named co-chief of police.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 25, 2010
Lake bank renovation under way

Lakewood Ranch Director of Operations Ryan Heise is asking for volunteers to help plant new vegetation along portions of Lake Uihlein Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • April 21, 2010
Sensational Season

The 2009-10 season was a fruitful one for the Longboat Key Garden Club, and on Tuesday, April 13, the club celebrated its accomplishments in Joan M. Durante Park at its annual meeting and luncheon.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 8, 2010
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops

Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 29, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Kids Activity Center (WITH VIDEO)

This week, The East County Observer caught up with children at Kids Activity Center to find out what they loved most about the center's Summer Vacation Camp, which features in-house field trips, gymnastics, crafts and other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 20, 2010
P&Z e-mail spat ensues

The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
OBITUARY: Goldie Swartz

Goldie Swartz, 79, was a retired teacher and avid cyclist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Where's Waldo? Mote has communication problem

The autonomous underwater vehicle will be replaced because it stopped communicating via satellite.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Sarasota Small Business of the Year Awards

SPECIAL SECTION: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announced its Small Business Week winners and finalists at its annual luncheon June 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A pool on south Siesta Key sustained more than $10,000 in damages from Tropical Storm Debby, some of which could be covered by federal disaster aid.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 31, 2012
McCrane to talk Debby for SKA

Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Ed McCrane and Parks and Recreation manager George Tatge are guests at the August Siesta Key Association meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Officer Donzia Franklin made the arrest of Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota Officer Franklin arrests Lido Shores resident for burglary

Officer Donzia Franklin arrested Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro on a charge of burglary of an occupied dwelling.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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