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Bob Lurie, Banyon Bay Club
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Sunrise, sunset ...

The Longboat Observer and its sister newspapers, the Sarasota and East County Observers, will begin a weekly contest on the weather page for winning photos of sunrise and sunset photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch
  • December 29, 2010
Market Watch

New Year's outlook: The U.S. is bankrupt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harbour Links swans Henry and Vickie welcomed seven new cygnets, or baby swans, in May.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: May | June

Check out some of the year's most memorable photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joanne and Kent Knowlton and Anne Young celebrate St. Patrick's Day in March at Club Longboat.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: March | April

Check out some of the year's most memorable photos.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Margit and Dick Gravino made a hilarious pair as mobsters at Sarasota Yacht Club's Halloween party.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: Sept. | Oct.

Year in Pictures: Sept. | Oct.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Elgart was photographed for Longboat Observer's "Spirit of America: Slice of Americana" special section that was published in July.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: July | Aug.

Year in Pictures: July | Aug.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Year in Pictures: Jan. | Feb.

Check out some of the most memorable photos of 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Reggie Lindsey returned to the Mustangs lineup late in the season after getting knocked out by a fastball in Lakewood's season opener Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 29, 2010
THE YEAR IN SPORTS: Time to Shine

From broken records to broken bones, 2010 proved to be one of the most inspiring in East County sports history.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rubinovitz
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 29, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Resolutions

We asked Longboaters what their New Years plans and resolutions are.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Central Station has five bays for trucks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 29, 2010
East Manatee Fire Rescue opens Central Station

Th newest station will house the district's specialized equipment and serve as the primary backup for other stations in the district.

  • East County
  • News
Madison Bradley, left, Brittany Pelton, Colin Mgbeaky, Julia Goldman and Anthony Asay
  • By Kelly Pleasant
  • December 29, 2010
Youth group samples cuisines on progressive dinner hay ride

The High School Youth Group from Christ Presbyterian Church enjoyed an old-fashioned hay ride down Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 20.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Our view

Wish list for 2011

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
D'Arcy and Ray Arpke bought Euphemia Haye in 1980.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 29, 2010
Local restaurant rides out recession

Euphemia Haye owner Ray Arpke says booming business and an increase in sales has him hoping the worst of the recession could be over.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Cops corner

Dec. 19 Private matter 12:26 p.m. - 6200 block of GMD. Trespassing. A man reported that a fishing boat captain docked his boat on the man's private dock and allowed his dog to relieve himself on the lawn before leaving. The captain was informed he was not allowed to walk on other people's property without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ben Rothschild
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 29, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Ben Rothschild

This week's featured athlete is Ben Rothschild, a 6 year old tennis player who visits his grandparents on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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