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  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Recently, Keith Davey, lead advocate of Lakewood Ranch incorporation, announced with a flourish that Florida State University has approved the Fishkind feasibility study, the much-debated study that concludes that incorporation is financially feasible.

  • East County
  • News
Carlos and David Duran have been adjusting to a different level of play since joining the Braden River soccer team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2011
Pirates learn communication creativity

Colombian natives Carlos and David Duran have spent the past four months adjusting to a new way of communicating with their teammates.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Nardone also is a member of the varsity cheerleading squad.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taylor Nardone

Braden River senior Taylor Nardone set a personal best this season with a 120-pound bench press and a 140-pound clean and jerk at the girls weightlifting meet versus Lakewood Ranch Jan. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
News Briefs 01.13.11

The Manatee County Government website and Utility Customer Service System will be inaccessible the evening of Jan. 14 and all day Jan. 15 as electrical work is completed at the Manatee County Administrative Center.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Sierra Langston, right, watched the cow she's showing in the fair give birth to a calf Dec. 19. She named the calf, Colby. Langston and her friend Theresa Simunovic, left, will show the pair in the fair Jan. 21.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2011
County fair promises Manatee magic

This year's fair will run Jan. 13-23 and features musical performances by groups such as The Band Perry, Darryl Worley and Mike's Chair.

  • East County
  • News
The 8,800-square-foot New Pass home at 1333 Westway Drive, in the Lido Shores subdivision, sold for $8.4 million in February 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2011
Sales Snapshot 2010: The New Normal

Uncertainty dominated the real-estate market in 2009, both locally and nationally. The recession and financial collapse left many buyers hesitant, while sellers often didn't accept the new reality. But local Realtors say 2010 was different: It was the year of the new normal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Cops Corner 01.13.11

Unknown person(s), possibly juveniles living in the complex, broke Styrofoam signs used to mark parking and rules of the complex at Heritage Harbour.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
MaKenzie Lynn Emery was born to Catherine and Andrew Emery at 9:08 p.m., Dec. 14, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Birth Announcements 01.13.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell adds two agents to Longboat Key office; Wagner Realty announces top producers in December; Pam Charron joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Coldwell Banker Longboat Key has record December

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Alan Jackson wrestled in the 135-pound weight class at the Mustang Duals Tournament Jan. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2011
Ranch grapplers host first school tourney

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished second at the first Mustang Duals Tournament Jan 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2011
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 31 through Jan. 6, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2011
KEY REAL ESTATE: Tangerine Bay Club unit sells for $1.26 million

The sale was the largest of six transactions recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Dec. 20 through Dec. 24 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2011
Event to celebrate positive change on Longboat Key

the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's "The New Year, the New Longboat: A Celebration of Things to Come" event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
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Sandy Schonhoff gets ready to hit a powerful backhand during a mixed-doubles match Monday afternoon at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Schonhoff's doubles partner was Bill Shakespeare, and they played against Rich Fiore and Linda Gillott.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 12, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Power Shot

Sandy Schonhoff gets ready to hit a powerful backhand during a mixed-doubles match Monday afternoon at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch features five bedrooms, five baths, three half-baths and a pool. It sold for $2.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 12, 2011
Lakewood Ranch CC home sells for $2.25M

Richard and Margaret Bechtold, Bradenton, sold the home at 7028 Portmarnock Place to Gregory Shepard, Bradenton, for $2.25 million.

  • East County
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