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"It's so cool to see it come to life from a piece of paper," said art student Shelby Gillam, left, who helped design the statue with Brittney Pearman, Amber Wimmer and Alyssa Lambert.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 1, 2011
Art installation symbolizes Lakewood school spirit

Engineering II students recently completed a mustang statue, which was installed on the Lakewood Ranch High School campus last week.

  • East County
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This home in University Park Country Club features three bedrooms, three baths and 3,923 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2011
University Park home sells for $990,000

A home in Hyde Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Clayton and Donna DeSantis sold their home at 7306 Westminster Court to Lee and Deborah Hirschey of Hammond, N.Y., for $990,000.

  • East County
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Freshman John Handy is one of three running backs on the Mustangs roster.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Mustangs honor one of their own

The Lakewood Ranch High School football team renamed its Spring Game the Adrian Shawn Littlejohn Memorial Spring Football Game in honor of 14-month-old Adrian Littlejohn, who lost his battle with cancer May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Brotherly Love

Three sets of brothers were named to Manatee Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour's All-Star teams this spring.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
Six bucks: A small cost to show love

When you think about it, the cost of a ticket to a prep football game really isn't so bad.

  • East County
  • Sports
Krista Wells
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 1, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Krista Wells

Braden River graduate Krista Wells recently was named Ave Maria University softball team's MVP and was chosen first team all-conference for the Sun Conference.

  • East County
  • Sports
Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Scarlet Stunner

Curt Vellenga took this photo last March from his backyard in the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.

  • East County
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Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

  • Longboat Key
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Msgr. Gerry Finegan, Rita Stormes and the Rev. Edward Pick
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
St. Mary surprises faithful parishioner

Rita Stormes, a longtime parishioner at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church was honored at a surprise event held recently at the church.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Mating manatees require a little space

Summer is here, and that means love is in the air ... for manatees, that is.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Property values to fall again

Taxable values will drop for the fourth year in a row on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold public meetings to find out what aspects of a Bayfront Park concept plan are popular with residents. The concept plan currently includes these tennis courts being relocated closer to Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Residents will shape Bayfront Park

The Longboat Key Town Commission wants to hold public meetings to ensure Longboat residents have input on what amenities a renovated Bayfront Park should include.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
FDOT signs off on GMD sign removal

Sixty-eight sign posts and 49 signs will be removed from Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Government protections remain important in keeping the Myakka River healthy and pristine.
  • April 13, 2026
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Artist Ena Jasmin Carroll credited her friend and fellow artist Pat Lundy with bringing her in for the second annual Artists in the Garden last weekend at Longboat Island Chapel. A dozen local artists showcased and sold their works at the two-day event.
  • April 13, 2026
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Conductor Glen Olsen introduces trumpet soloist Ricardo Chinchilla, who accompanied members of the Sarasota Bay Chamber Orchestra on April 10 for an end-of-season performance at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
  • April 13, 2026
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Beverly Sutton, director of the outgoing Reading Buddies program that paired Christ Church of Longboat Key volunteers with students from Bradenton schools, speaks to the impact the after-school program had on everyone involved. Volunteers shared their appreciation for teachers and students at the April 12 service and reception.
  • April 13, 2026
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Boat lifts flank each side of the canal in a Country Club Shores neighborhood. The town of Longboat Key is preparing to enact a continuous canal maintenance program that would include flat fees and ad-valorem assessments for residents.
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Canal maintenance program up for a vote this summer

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