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A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Sports Photo of the Week: The Life Cycle

A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nagl has been playing golf since age 12.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Miriam Nagl

The Longboat Observer caught up with Miriam Nagl at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course, where she is training for the LPGA Qualifying School.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lem Sharp, left, Walter Mills, middle, and Tim Hensey, right, are executives at Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm W.G. Mills.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon
  • November 17, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Inc. on Nov. 15 announced its acquisition of East County contractor W.G. Mills.

  • East County
  • News
Breauna Mathews, Sophia Herdrich and Grace Hill after their hair was done
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
East County Girls Scouts land roles in future film

Seven members of Girl Scout Troop 499 may be featured in 'Dolphin Tale,' which was filming in Clearwater this week.

  • East County
  • News
"It was a good ride," said Ron Reagan, who was commended for his even-handedness and efficiency while serving as Speaker pro tempore last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
Former state Rep. Reagan steps back into civilian life

Rep. Ron Reagan returned home after serving for eight years on the Florida House of Representatives.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Gary Moore
  • November 17, 2010
My View: The federal debt isn't as bad as you think

When compared to Americans' total assets, the federal debt really isn't as bad as all of the economic pundits say - it's approaching 100% of GDP.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Library currently has 18,000 to 20,000 titles in stock, including fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, biographies and a collection of audio books.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 17, 2010
Library opens for winter hours

The Longboat Library is now open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 5 through Nov. 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
A love like this

Bill Atkins, the Asolo Rep studio's head stage carpenter, and his wife, Joann Waters-Atkins, scenic charge artist, discuss their passion for set design and their favorite sets of all time.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
FAMILY FARE

Chefs from some of the East County's best restaurants contribute recipes for you to try this Thanksgiving.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
More questions surround Palm-Aire tower proposal

Manatee County planners now have deemed complete an application for a cell tower in Palm-Aire. A draft staff report indicates the county may support the project.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 414 N. Washington Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,454 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales climb to 17 during first week of November

Sales nearly tripled between the last week of October and the first week in November, with 17 sales recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Nov. 1 and Nov. 5, compared to six during the previous week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
News Briefs 11.18.10

Sanborn Studios held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new 30,00-square-foot television production and film studio in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
The top single-family home sale in October was the $855,000 sale of 560 Schooner Lane.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
October Sales Summary

The following is a summary of key residential real-estate sales recorded for the month of October at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Data from October 2009 is also listed for comparison.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2010
Cops Corner 11.18.10

The suspect stole two prepaid cell phones, three T-shirts and a pair of headphones. The total value of the merchandise is $132.76.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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