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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
General election: How Longboat voted

The following are vote totals for Longboat Key in the Sarasota and Manatee county precincts for the Nov. 4 general election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A chainlink fence surrounds the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to deter trespassers. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
Colony: No end in sight

How the embattled resort became the subject of even more litigation this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The images depict the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive before and after a proposed project that would bury utilities on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy Town of Longboat Key. BEFORE
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
Underground utilities

The commission worries that extending the plan beyond GMD into side streets could give voters sticker shock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
Bayfront Park

The town seeks to build consensus on Bayfront Park, but it has not yet built new features on the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: St. Armands Events

The city crafted new regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park after clashes between residents and art show organizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 12, 2014
Three Things: Cute and Cozy

One of the architectural curiosities of Sarasota is the hundreds of little "villas" that occupy the middle portion of Siesta Key. Here are a few that are currently on the market.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Michael Gibson surprised his mom, Kristina Gibson, and dad, not pictured, as they disembarked in Hong Kong on one of their stops on a Queen Mary 2 world cruise. They read their Observer while overlooking the Central District of Hong Kong from Kowloon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest winners are ...

We took some incredible journeys across seven continents during the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit N-1101 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2014
Longboat Key Towers condo sells for $1.45 million

A condominium in Longboat Key Towers tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Art Tankersley submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley’s "Wrapped Around." Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Boyfriend orchestrates unique spin on proposal

A flash mob turns into a marriage proposal that surprised the audience and newly engaged Kailee Burgess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tom Frost is CEO of Lakewood Ranch-based Datum, an IT firm that supports more than 145,000 employees for clients nationwide. Photo by Lori Sax
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 12, 2014
Another Gear

Lakewood Ranch-based Datum Corp., which lays cable and fiber optic lines, is expanding company-wide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 13228 Palmers Creek Terrace has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,512 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.43 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.43 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bradenton resident Rosemary Seto submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The majority of the commission wants to know what that the cost would be island-wide to bury utilities.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2014
Underground utilities referenda nixed for March

The majority of the commission expressed a need to research an island-wide project to bury utilities instead of moving forward with just a Gulf of Mexico Drive project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An ensemble of children sing "You're a Grand Old Flag" following the flag-raising portion of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Veterans Day Ceremony

Children at Freedom Elementary School celebrated the nation's military veterans and history during a special Veterans Day courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, at the school.

  • East County
  • News
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Prime for slime

It's slime time!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Shark bait

Summerfield's Michelle Clinton isn't afraid to pry open the jaws of a great white shark.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Shoe box sensation

It's not too early to trade in your box of shoes - or rather the box for your shoes - for the area's elderly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane, Eliza and Terry Gans. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Gans family grows

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans and his wife, Diane, recently welcomed a new granddaughter into the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynch
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Chris Lynch elects U.S. citizenship

Every election is an important one in this country, but the Nov. 4 election marked an important day for one Longboat resident - the day Chris Lynch voted for the first time in a national election.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Mote founder gets the BLUE award

Mote Marine Laboratory founder Eugenie Clark, aka the 'Shark Lady,' was honored Nov. 6, at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit awards in St. Petersburg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This is the latest draft concept for redeveloping Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Our View

LBK's bayfront condundrum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Layne Thompson, Nicole Grant and Kelley Ainsworth celebrate following their 3-0 victory over Fort Myers in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 8. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2014
State-bound

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will compete in the Class 7A Final Four Nov. 14 for the second time in three years.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls and boys cross-country teams finished third and fourth, respectively, at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet Nov. 7, in Estero.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2014
Moving on

The Lakewood Ranch boys and girls cross-country teams will compete in the Class 3A Cross-Country State Championships Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Dan Miller
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2014
Football friday

The East County Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chapin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2014
Sidelines

Pair of Mustangs win individual golds; Bulldogs win division championship; Mustangs coach notches 100th win

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High school instructors are taking on extra classes to teach the growing number of students the school welcomes each year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
School's attendance pushes limits

Lakewood Ranch High adds portables to accommodate its growing student count.

  • East County
  • News
Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld see their forum as a resource for longtime and new residents, as well as a way for neighbors to connect. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Website creates forum for discussion

Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld started a resource they wanted when they moved to the Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Preliminary renderings of Waterford at Lakewood Ranch show a design and color scheme similar to facade of the neighboring Watercrest condominium community. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2014
Seven-story condo approval irks residents

Homes by Towne plans smaller condo units with more floors for a more marketable project.

  • East County
  • News
University Park's Peggy Miller holds Dot. She fostered Dot until she was ready for adoption. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2014
The dot-com boom

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks home for blind and deaf bulldog mix puppies.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2014
Aldi readies East County presence

The German company with thrifty supermarkets has filed a pre-application with Manatee County for a site on State Road 70 East.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
News Briefs

Edgewater robber takes thousands in jewelry; Publix purchases Lakewood Walk center; LECOM welcomes a new master's program director; School district relocates its information center

  • East County
  • News
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