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Billy Bartens enjoyed lunch with his grandparents, Patricia and Richard Crispi, left, and Carol Bartens, right.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2010
BRE shows love for grandparents

More than 150 grandparents flocked to Braden River Elementary School Sept. 13 for the school's special Grandparent's Day luncheon. Braden River's Parent-Teacher Organization gave out special treats to grandparents who participated in the red hat and red tie contests.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: George Raymond Devine

George Raymond Devine was a practicing dentist and oral surgeon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Height owned and operated a UPS store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Mark Kevin Height

Mark Kevin Height, 55, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The stolen pickup Bell was driving is marked with bullet holes following the shootout he had with sheriff's deputies.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 14, 2010
Shoot-out suspect charged in robberies

The 30-year-old man who was involved in a shoot-out with sheriff's deputies has been arrested in connection with five armed robberies of adult-video stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor George Spoll expressed concern with taxpayers getting a shock when their tax bills double in another year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 13, 2010
Commission passes 1.8872 millage rate

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to pass a fiscal year 2010-11 budget that includes that includes a town manager-recommended tax rate of 1.8872 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 13, 2010
County to purchase Ringling Boulevard home

The property at 2525 Ringling Blvd. will be converted into a park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Javar Baity ran hard for the Pirates.
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • September 11, 2010
Pirates struggle against Indians

Braden River High couldn't keep up with the nationally ranked Venice Indians in their second game of the season Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2010
Literacy fete makes reading a second nature (WITH VIDEO)

Kids and adults celebrated National Adult and Family Literacy month with recreational and educational activities at Oscar Scherer State Park, in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 11, 2010
Longboat stages 9/11 tribute (WITH VIDEO)

Public Works Department employees lined Gulf of Mexico Drive with American flags Friday to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Chart House

Chart House Restaurant shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 10, 2010
Cougars steal thunder in ODA stadium opening

After leading for most of its inaugural game in Thunder Stadium, The Out-of-Door Academy lost 27-25 to Cardinal Mooney High School Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 10, 2010
Injuries plague Ranch

With star quarterback Reggie Lindsey sidelined for the next six weeks with a sprained wrist, the Mustangs looked to last week's hero, Jeren Kowalewski, to lead them to victory against Southeast. Kowalewski went down with a ribcage injury at the end of the first quarter, and with him went the game as Southeast blanked Lakewood 28-0. The loss evens the Mustangs record at 1-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 10, 2010
Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

Town Attorney David Persson wants the town to ask its citizens what they want to see for the town's future when making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 10, 2010
School board adopts budget, millage increase

Manatee district officials say the budget is as trim as it can get without affecting electives and other programs.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 10, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Salon at St. Armands

After working as a hair stylist for 10 years on St. Armands Circle, Loan Hertzog has opened up her own shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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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.
  • December 22, 2025
East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee 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.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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