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Female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on beaches.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 6, 2011
Sea turtle nesting season begins next month

In preparation for sea turtle nesting season, Sarasota County officials are reminding residents and visitors to turn off lights along coastlines, remove beach accessories after dark and stay away from marked turtle nests on beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Mercedes stolen from St. Armands home recovered

The car was stolen Sunday night and discovered undamaged the following morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputies do not have any suspects at this time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Burglars target Horseshoe Cove

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to eight vehicle burglaries in Horseshoe Cove RV Resort earlier this week.

  • East County
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Bob and Leigh Simons, LWRBA President Bobbi Larson and Tom Badger enjoyed mingling with other business professionals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Hundreds of business professionals gathered together for an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's annual Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 6 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Business Professionals enjoyed mingling and networking among 33 table top expo displays that were provided by the organization's annual sponsors. The showcase served as the LWRBA's April Networking Social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Ward and Todd and Shannon Johnson at a press conference held Wednesday, April 6.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 6, 2011
Riverview High School names new football coach

Riverview High School announced former NFL football player Todd Johnson as the school's new football coach at a press conference held today at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A procedure to repair a wastewater pipe worked last night. The hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive is being filled in today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
UPDATE: Pipe procedure deemed successful

A leaky wastewater pipe was repaired last night and the pipe won't need to be replaced underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 100 guns were turned in at the previous event in February 2010.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 6, 2011
Sheriff's office conducts third gun trade-in program

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office will hold its third gun turn-in event in the past 18 months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty Buck
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 6, 2011
Buck bakes the cake at Christ Church

When members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian gather for their monthly dinners, the menu changes and so does the chef. But there is one constant - church member Patty Buck always prepares the dessert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Mourning doves right at home on Key

For the second year, a pair of mourning doves has nested in a hanging planter just a few feet from the front door of Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener's Emerald Harbor home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Key resident catches spectacular sunset

Beach Harbor Club resident June Beigbeder, holding the Longboat Observer, recently crossed two items off of her bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Farrell, Carolyn Vioni and Diane Van Ess
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Tangerine Bay celebrates with end-of-season barbecue

Tangerine Bay Club held its end-of-season barbecue March 30, at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

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  • Neighbors
The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Sea-turtle supporters run for fun and a cause

The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
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While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle (you can even save your puzzle and come back to it later); weekly E-editions of each paper; our online 'It's Read Everywhere' contest; and an interactive Weather page that shows you current conditions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
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  • April 6, 2011
Temple Beth Israel to offer entertaining evening

Temple Beth Israel will hold its Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
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Summer is sure to be hot, steamy

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