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This home at 1475 John Ringling Parkway in Lido Shores has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 3,937 square feet of living area. It sold for $2 million.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 15, 2010
Lido Shores home sells for $2 million

The top real-estate transaction for the week of Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 occurred in the Lido Shores subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 15, 2010
Deal Us In: Making a grand slam

In duplicate bridge, minor suits have become second-class citizens. Players tend to ignore the minor suits in favor of higher scoring notrump and major-suit contracts. Although that is a sound tactic at the game level and below, when it comes to slams, safety should be a concern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Friends and family were there to witness Marie Thompson's first haircut in 23 years.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
LOVELY LOCKS

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Marie Thompson cut her floor-length hair for Locks of Love.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Christian Church Pastor Jeff Weaver, a resident of Mill Creek, is eager for the church to get more involved in the community.
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • September 15, 2010
Church growth continues out east

Four East County churches are taking big steps to widen their ministries in the community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
News Briefs 09.16.10

A team of volunteers from Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue this weekend launched the Fall Festival of Felines, a kitten adoption event.

  • East County
  • News
The complainant reported some information on a white male who could be involved in some vandalism activities that happened at the address.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
Cops Corner 09.16.10

The complainant reported some information on a white male who could be involved in some vandalism activities that happened at the address.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 15, 2010
University Place home tops weekly transactions

David and Annette Hall, DeBary, sold their home at 7642 Heyward Circle to Paul and Kathleen Cuviello, University Park, for $367,500.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Kadin Kerns says his father, assistant coach Greg Kerns, is his biggest role model.
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  • Michael Eng
  • September 15, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kadin Kerns

Braden River kicker Kadin Kerns was selected to IMG Madden Football Academy's All-Madden Team. He was one of only 27 players from across the country to earn the distinction.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 09.16.10

The Lakewood Ranch High School swim team will host a Parents Night Out fundraiser from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 22, at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 3333 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 15, 2010
Weather: Blues Clues

Frederico Bustos submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 15, 2010
Film Review: 'Flipped'

Director Rob Reiner returns to his "Stand By Me" mode of looking at the world through the eyes of adolescents during the 1950s in this nostalgic romp.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 15, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Art to Walk On

Eileen Hampshire showcases one-of-a-kind rugs at Art to Walk On.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 15, 2010
All Hail the Queen

For gigs, actor Berry Ayers puts on his pantyhose, lipstick and best brunette wig. Meet the man behind Sarasota's favorite bingo caller.

  • Arts + Culture
Glenn Oster, Curly and Phyllis Jameson and Ruth Oster enjoyed the evening.
  • By Lee Bettes
  • September 14, 2010
Stoneybrook residents enjoy monthly potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour gathered Sept. 10 for a "No Frills Italian Potluck." Attendees feasted on an assortment of Italian-themed food, while enjoying Italian music and photos from the recent vacation of residents Ken and Nancy Lively to La Bella, Italy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Noah Frantz thoroughly enjoyed dinner.
  • By Angel Birch
  • September 14, 2010
Freedom families feast on fun

Families of Freedom Elementary School gathered Sept. 10 for a special PTO pasta dinner, as well as a chance to hear about the school's curriculum and attend a book fair.

  • East County
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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