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  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Longboat Library hears bookish couple speak

Authors and founders of Oceanview Publishing, Bob and Pat Gussin, were the guest speakers at the annual Longboat Library luncheon, held April 8, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
SENIOR SLUGGER

Out-of-Door Academy center fielder AJ Strong is having his best season on the diamond with eight home runs and 30 RBIs through 19 games.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

See the latest places readers have traveled with The Longboat Observer.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
FC Sarasota impressive in tourney

The FC Sarasota U16 girls team is one of five teams to advance to the next round of the Florida Youth Soccer Association State Cup Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
Lakewood squad preps for spirited fundraiser

The Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleading squad will hold its annual silent auction from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., April 17, in the school's cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Bevy of blooms

Longboat Key is currently ablaze with color as spring buds, long dormant from the cool winter, burst into bloom.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Kaylee Misiti

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Ben Peacock

The Observer spotlights Braden River lifter Ben Peacock.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at four top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Cops Corner 04.15.10

The defendant entered the store and proceeded to the electronics department. She then selected 12 Nintendo DS games and concealed them in her purse.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By George Rauch
  • April 14, 2010
Market Watch: Beware of the new bull market

Interest rates are continuing to go up, which causes bond prices to go down.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Business Observer 04.15.10

Recent activity in Lakewood Ranch is further confirmation of the continued recovery of the real estate market.Â

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 14, 2010
Riverdale home sells for $850,000

Investment Services Inc. sold the home at 540 Fore Drive to Neil and Rena Doniger, Bradenton, for $850,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 2 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales soar to 23 during week before Easter

Key real-estate sales more than doubled for the reporting week of March 29 through April 2, the week that led up to Easter.

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