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Natalie Portman stars in "Black Swan."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 29, 2010
Film Review: 'Black Swan'

In the new psychological thriller from Darren Aronofsky, he pulls out all the stops, creating a mind-blowing masterpiece destined to go down in filmmaking history.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly, left, and Loeb Partners Realty Chief Operating Officer Michael Brody quickly depart Temple Beth Israel after the Town Commission held a vote and ended the Islandside hearing Monday, June 14.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phil Solorzano, co-owner of Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria, said his shop's van is a valuable marketing tool.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Sour Dough

Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria used a parked van on Beach Road to advertise its business, but condo owners across the street say it blocks their view and takes a parking spot away from tourists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Wilson, Tara Raven, Ngan Gilkison and Jaden Hair are eager to educate the public about organic, sustainable farming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: SmartFarm takes root

Four women are working to build a sustainable, organic community farm and educational facility in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Gene Jaleski told The Longboat Observer town government is not the right place for him.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Jaleski Resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

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Police Chief Peter Abbott submitted his resignation Tuesday, May 18.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Why He's Out

Departed Police Chief Peter Abbott and City Manager Bob Bartolotta say little about their relationship. Evidence paints a divergent picture.

  • Sarasota
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Charlie Crist hugs Mark Wandall's mother, Gwen, while Melissa Wandall speaks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Gov. Crist signs bill

Gov. Charlie Crist signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Code changes move forward

The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The application nominating 1150 S. Orange Ave. to become a park indicated it contained wetlands and rare or listed species.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Neighbors want park proposal rescinded

A group of Hudson Bayou residents nominated a vacant property for park acquisition, but that property is located in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachael Jaworski, 10, loved pet therapy the best while she was in Tampa General Hospital.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Our Little Miracle

The day after Christmas 2009, Lakewood Ranch 10-year-old Rachael Jaworski collapsed in her bathroom with two brain aneurysms and a ruptured arterio-venous malformation.

  • East County
  • News
District 1 Commissioner-Elect Lynn Larson gets the news that she beat Mayor Lee Rothenberg.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Group endorses elected mayor

Fifteen of Sarasota's previous mayors met to discuss their ideas for a mayor directly elected by the voters, and the majority want to follow Tallahassee's example.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen and Malcolm Ronney were fined $2,250 for placing this sign on their home for 47 days in 2006-07.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Sign Fine

When MacAllisters Grill & Tavern owners Malcolm and Karen Ronney moved to Lakewood Ranch from Scotland, they placed a small plaque on the front of their Greenbrook home. In March, they paid more than $2,200 in HOA fines because the sign violated regulations.

  • East County
  • News
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: 'Unconditional Surrender' to stay on bayfront

By a 3-2 vote, the city commissioners approved of an offer to accept a veteran's donation of the kissing sailor sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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