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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Breiner wins jellybean contest

Derek Breiner, son of Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner, is the winner of The East County Observer's jellybean counting contest held at Lakewood Ranch's Easter Eggstravaganza March 27.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
SRVA upholds fine

Summerfield resident Joani Ellis, who now is battling a fine of about $4,000 for having too many yard decorations, plans to take the Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association to court.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2010
Bayside completes new home

The 54,000-square-foot building features a 1,000-seat auditorium and a section devoted to children and youth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
Ranch IDA proceeds with irrigation strategy

The board has developed a plan for addressing Lakewood Ranch's longstanding irrigation issues.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Residents face unbear-able loss

Carol Camiener and Jim Herrington are sad to report that their 1980 Gund Snuffles stuffed bear went missing from Table 8 Saturday, March 27, at the Ringling College Night at the Avant-Garde: The Pajama Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Vehicle burglaries cause concern

Police Chief Al Hogle said he is reviewing his department's overall patrol officer strength after a series of automobile burglaries last week on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Christ Church members go out to the ball game

Approximately 40 members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian went out to a ball game Monday, March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Temple Tuesday celebrates Passover at luncheon

Passover was celebrated by Temple Beth Israel's Temple Tuesday group March 23 with a traditional ceremony led by Rabbi Jonathan Katz.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
TBI elects new officers and board

Temple Beth Israel has elected and installed a new board of trustees and officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Boaters learn water safety at Sarasota Yacht Club

Nearly 70 sailors and boating enthusiasts attended a "Safety at Sea" seminar held Saturday, March 27, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
Key of Sea Chorus performs spring concert

The Key of Sea Chorus concluded the season with a spring concert held March 24, at The Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Tensions run high at cellular forum

Audience members at the LBK Public Interest Committee's cellular communications forum opposed certain statements made by both the moderator and panelists.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
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