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Child Protection Center Executive Director Doug Staley helps unload boxes of food donated by the Gulf Gate Rotary Club.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2014
Gulf Gate Rotary donates turkeys to Child Protection Center

The Rotary Club of Gulf Gate donated 75 turkey baskets to the Child Protection Center Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • November 24, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Alan Turow

Alan Turow, 79, of Sarasota, died Nov. 13.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Joseph Stevenson

John Joseph Stevenson, 78, died Nov. 18.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: John Helm Lockwood

John Helm Lockwood, 99, of Longboat Key and formerly of Short Hills, N.J., died Nov. 15.

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  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Ronald Curry

Ronald Curry, 81, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Mae Capron

Barbara Mae Capron, 76, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 26.

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  • November 24, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 28-year-old Michael Levanti with two second-degree felonies for installing malware that affected the district's email system.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 24, 2014
School employee charged in cyber attack

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Levanti today for allegedly installing malware that wreaked havoc on the Sarasota County School District's computer network last month.

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Robin Zoller submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling in over the Seafood Shack near Cortez.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Unit B-504 at the Sanctuary II has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.2 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 24, 2014
Sanctuary II condominium sells for $2.2 million

A condominium in Sanctuary II at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Longboat Massage owner Liz Yerkes and Ellen Cross
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Business Briefs

Ellen Cross joins Longboat Massage; Sarasota Yacht Club announces board of directors; Realtors accept Team Renick challenge

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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 24, 2014
Aerobic grandma: Time to give thanks for exercise benefits

It is the busy season. It is the eating, or shall we say overeating, season. All of that and more make it a time of year when it is too easy to make excuses not to exercise.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Yusuke Horiguchi
  • November 24, 2014
My View

Officials must work together for peak traffic relief

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Our View

The 'why' of Thanksgiving

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Beachplace
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Observer contest seeks bright, shining lights

We're making our list and checking it twice.

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John Clarke enjoys Longboat Key's beach at age 12 during a 1978 family vacation at the old Holiday Inn. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Travel terror

John Clarke was visiting the Longboat Key Holiday Inn in 1978, when one of the Key's most notorious crimes unfolded.

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Cumming, right
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Cumming heads back to school

Where in the world is Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming?

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Toys for Tots seeks holiday cheer

Toys for Tots needs help to make Christmas wishes come true for local children in need.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 6919 Riversedge St. Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,325 square feet of living area. It sold for $620,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 24, 2014
Eaton Place home sells for $625,000

A home in Eaton Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Robert Bolcik submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Weather: East County

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Raelyn Bastein
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Moving on

Eighteen East County athletes signed national letters of intent last week to play at the next level.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Senior running back Carlos Crawford converted a 2-point conversion in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
End of the road

The Braden River High football team's record-setting season came to a close with a 37-21 loss to East Lake in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 1994 Cardinal Mooney softball state championship team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 24, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney to induct athletes into hall of fame; Ward's double-double propels ODA to win; and more local sports news.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Puppy paradise

Com has found a home!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Money man

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Finance Director Steve Zielinski is the community's money man, and he's got the cufflinks to prove it.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Observer on the hunt for displays

We're making our list of the best holiday lights displays in East County and checking it twice.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Danielle Calabrese, 17, currently dances ballet at the Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet, in Parrish, and with the Silver Stars Dance Team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch student dances her way to Macy's parade

Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars co-captain Danielle Calabrese performs in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Districts partner for water solution

Lakewood Ranch CDDs 2 and 6 will collaborate for a utilities turnover.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze participate in their first meeting as supervisors of Community Development District 6, the area known as Country Club West. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
New board members assume the majority

When Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 6 met Nov. 20, the majority of its board was new to the public spotlight.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River High students approach a budget station.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 24, 2014
MY VIEW: 'Like, wait, should we pay our bills first?'

Braden River High School seniors show off their budgetary skills. Smart choices beat out short-term indulgences at the event.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Faith in humankind restored; What's a parade without a marching band?; Others worked to dig district out of hole

  • East County
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