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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2010
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of Feb. 22-26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 1, 2010
Superintendent urges parent involvement in school budget

Tim McGonegal anticipates another $6 to $15 million in cuts for the 2010-11 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 1, 2010
Deputies searching for bank robbery suspects

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, at about 10:30 a.m. this morning, two suspects entered the BB&T Bank at 5375 University Parkway. Witnesses said the suspects were armed with handguns. They jumped over the counter, pointed the guns at employees and demanded money.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to consider code change request

Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson will ask the Town Commission to direct its planning board to make code changes that affect the Islandside project tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants

The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2010
Town groups to query commission candidates

Representatives of Longboat Key-based community organizations will lead the questioning Tuesday, March 2, at a Longboat Key Town Commission Candidate Forum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 28, 2010
Tennis Center receives official dedication

The construction of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center was the dream of several residents nearly two decades ago. And, recently, the dream of a new Tennis Center building has come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bill Pretyka
  • February 27, 2010
Partners promenade for Family Promise

East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2010
Evening of Excellence

Education Foundation

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 26, 2010
Cedars hits the courts for annual championship

The annual Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club championship concluded Feb. 26 with final matches and an awards luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 26, 2010
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate

While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2010
Town manager upholds officer firing

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis agreed with Police Chief Al Hogle's firing of former police officer Jessica Anderson.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2010
Mote founder earns Hall-of-Fame induction

Eugenie Clark is one of three women chosen by Gov. Charlie Crist for the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.

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