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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Longboat Key resident exhibits his giving spirit

L'Ambiance resident David Bolger's $1,105,000 gift to the John and Mable Ringling Museum will improve the estate's waterfront plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Party problems. 4:34 p.m. -- 100 block of North Shore Road. Code Enforcement. A man reported that three men were on Beer Can Island "partying." Police found the underage suspects in a self-made lean-to with several empty beer cans nearby. The spring breakers were cooperative, and the remaining beer was emptied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
Ranch Main to host benefit for children with autism

Manasota Family and Kids will host a special fun day April 10 to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit that offers resources and support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers rant, rave about spoof edition

Last week, The East County Observer followed in the tradition of our sister paper, The Longboat Observer, with our first April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
New bingo club a perfect match for Ranch gamers

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Chuck Nathan recently launched the community's newest club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner 04.08.10

The complainant reported his parents have illegally copied thousands of DVDs and are involved in a crime syndicate committing video piracy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
PROFESSIONAL OPINION

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin returned to the East County last week to look at opportunities for improving The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
BRSC U13 sets sights on states

The Braden River Soccer Club girls will compete in the semifinals of the President's Cup April 10-11 in Auburndale.

  • East County
  • Sports
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Ali Yawn

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 7, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Katherine Pyne

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Katherine Pyne.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 7, 2010
River Club home sells for $500,000

Terence and Carolyn Sullivan, Bradenton, sold their home at 7319 Pine Valley St. to Michael and Kelly Polivchak, Bradenton, for $500,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Key Real Estate: Ritz-Carlton Residences unit sells for $3.85 million

The sale was the largest transaction for the week of March 22 through March 26, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Historical Society will hear from Key pioneers

The Longboat Key Historical Society's first "Elegant Benefit" dinner will take place at the Colony on Thursday, April 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Fidelity tournament gets into the swing next week

The Fidelity Investments Senior Doubles tournament, which takes place Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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