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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Swim

Nicole Graziano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Mark II, 4014 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George B. Kenworthy
  • September 8, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: McGonegal proposal just 'sleight of hand'

The new .25 millage tax increase proposed by Superintendent Tim McGonegal is nothing more than sleight of hand.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Sometime between 7:35 a.m. and 2:28 p.m., Aug. 30, unknown persons vandalized the vehicle by puncturing all four tires with a sharp object.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2010
Taking Back Lives erects first building

The East County-based group is working to bring education and other resources to the residents of Malawi, Africa. This summer, the organization completed construction on its first school block.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer 09.09.10

Ed Tarr, agent in the Lakewood Ranch office of Michael Saunders & Company, has earned the Graduate REALTOR Institute designation.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 8, 2010
Film Review: 'The American'

In George Clooney's new film, "The American," audiences will witness yet another side of the multi-faceted actor in a skillfully understated performance worthy of attention.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2010
Panther Ridge home sells for $612,000

Leroy and Sherri Kellberg, Bradenton, sold their home at 6511 200th St. E. to Cale and Maria Chamberlin, Bradenton, for $612,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Gene Venditti
  • September 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Taryn Laws

Lakewood Ranch High School finally was able to notch a win against East County rival Braden River Sept. 3, thanks in no small part to running back Taryn Laws' consistent and powerful legs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2010
Beer 101

Many beer aficionados consider fall to be the season of beer. We sat down with Mark Tuchman, owner of Mr. Beery's, in Gulf Gate, to get the scoop on two fall favorites: Märzen (Oktoberfest) and pumpkin ale.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 8, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Paradise Gallery

Paradise Gallery and Gudrun Newman Studio is a combination of a working artist's studio and a gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 8, 2010
Animal instincts

When the Van Wezel's resourceful prop master reaches into his bag of tricks, you never know what will fly out.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 8, 2010
Future looks bright for Tea & Tarot sessions

Avananda Csiszar went from hanging 10 on Hawaii's shores to teaching Siesta Key tea drinkers how to read tarot cards.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 8, 2010
Comeback performance

Robert de Warren slips out of retirement and into something more comfortable. The former Ballet artistic director discusses the launch of his new dance festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 8, 2010
Dorian Blake does bird tricks (VIDEO)

Sarasota magician and Van Wezel prop master Dorian Blake talks his parrots, Jade and Fergie, into performing a few tricks.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2010
Girl Scouts hold recruitment nights

The organization will hold Manatee County Troop Building Nights in the East County starting Sept. 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
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