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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 12, 2010
Jewfish homeowner runs into constructive criticism

Longbeach Village residents say the owner of a new home on Jewfish Key has blocked the area near the town dock.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • May 12, 2010
LLSA Chamber readies for swinging tournament

The Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's 22nd annual amateur golf tournament will take place Friday, May 28, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Gregory and Suzanne Rusovich
  • May 12, 2010
My View

Colony unit owners need to work collaboratively

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch
  • May 12, 2010
Market Watch: Market senses unsustainable deficits, debt

If the government were a family, the family would be broke. Expect interest rates to keep rising.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2010
Cops Corner

May 3 Bright spot 8:47 a.m. -- 1000 block of GMD. Found Property. A town employee found a black eyeglasses case containing a partial set of sunglasses and a cleaning cloth in Country Club Shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2010
Our View

Destructive threats

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 12, 2010
Swan family grows on Harbour Links pond

Seven new cygnets, or baby swans, hatched May 2 in the nest of Harbour Links swans Henry and Vickie. Days later, three new cygnets were spotted with Wendy and Stan, bringing the total number of swan family members to 21.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2010
'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest begins

After its successful inaugural debut on YourObserver.com, The Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" contest will return online this week and will run through Nov. 11, culminating with The Observer's annual "Welcome Back" edition.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 12, 2010
Yoga moves help energize you for the day

This short, 5-to-15 minute, yoga-stretching routine is a great way to start the day.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Sarasota approves Ranch's Villages

Officials of Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch breathed a sigh of relief today as Sarasota County commissioners approved plans for the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
THE GREAT DEBATE: Fishkind says Lakewood incorporation feasible

The Incorporation Study Committee will hold a public forum on the analysis and its results at 7 p.m., May 25, at The Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
THE GREAT DEBATE: New group questions incorporation

Friends of Lakewood Ranch is working to raise awareness about potential negative consequences of incorporation.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Ranch couple dedicates new home to guide dogs

Chris and Lynn McNamee are opening their home in The Lake Club as a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Death prompts changes at Ranch intersection

The Florida Department of Transportation and Manatee County are making changes along Post Boulevard and State Road 70 after a woman was killed there about six months ago.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Musician, golf pro add star power to Payton event

Musician David Nail and golfer Victoria Tanco will be among those supporting The Payton Wright Foundation May 14.

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