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  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: Joan Wilson

Joan Wilson, of Longboat Key and formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died May 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: David Schmidt

David Schmidt, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: Eve Fekete

Eve Fekete, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: Eugene Eckman

Eugene Eckman, 83, of Sarasota and formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died May 1. Born Sept. 5, 1929, he retired from General Motors in Buffalo and worked for many years at Longboat Key Publix after

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Obituary: Helene Diener

Helene Diener, 76, of Longboat Key and formerly of Brewster, N.Y., died May 5.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 15, 2013
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat

The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they're bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Weather Photo: SHERBERT SENSATION

Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 15, 2013
Sarasota County to amend 2050 plan

Sarasota commissioners voted May 8 to re-open Sarasota's 2050 growth plan, which developers have called 'too stringent.'

  • East County
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The North Cattlemen Road extension is 2.8-miles long.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2013
Sarasota County readies roadway

Sarasota County officially will open the Cattlemen Road extension May 24.

  • East County
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Despite keeping a rigorous schedule balancing a full-time job managing a car dealership, pasturing Grace Community Church, working on a doctoral degree and raising seven children, the Rev. Chip Bennett says he’s exactly where he needs to be.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2013
Grace Community opens in the Ranch

Grace Community Church has moved from its former Sarasota location to Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
School Board Chairwoman Karen Carpenter addresses the audience before panelists speak.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2013
Local leaders address area education needs

Local leaders shared their visions for education in the area and state during a Lakewood Ranch Kiwanis luncheon.

  • East County
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Andy Hooker lives for adrenaline. After 16 months as a door gunner and crew chief aboard a combat helicopter in the Vietnam War, Hooker spent his career producing rock concerts.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 15, 2013
Tribute to Heroes: Andy Hooker

Lakewood Ranch veteran Andy Hooker wears his Vietnam War colors proudly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School graduates Tessa Ummel, center, and Brittney Lesperance, right, practice a line dance during a staff meeting at the Texas Roadhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2013
New eatery lines up fun

Employees of Texas Roadhouse are honing their dancing skills each week, as they prepare for the opening of the new East County eatery, which is slated to open May 27, Memorial Day, at 5710 Ranch Lake Blvd., Bradenton.

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  • May 15, 2013
News Briefs

School Board land sales would bring $2 million; MCAT to host public meetings as it plans its future

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Cameron Smalley, 14, who will play baseball for ODA next year, attended the Thunder’s final three games of the season. Cameron says he is eager to get to know his future teammates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2013
Slugger bags ODA scholarship

Cameron Smalley was named the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund's third scholarship recipient May 6.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Katie Hopkins secures a throw back to first base for an out. Photo by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2013
Lady Mustangs end their year at state semifinals

Seven Lakewood Ranch High seniors walked off the field for the final time May 10, bringing an end to their prep softball careers, which included four district championships, two regional championships and two Final Four appearances.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2013
Lightning strikes at ODA

The Sarasota Lightning, a new Pop Warner football league, will open its season Aug. 1, as a Peace River Conference member.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Trevon Young

Braden River High senior forward Trevon Young was named the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Class 7A Player of the Year, following the 2012-13 boys basketball season.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
SIDELINES

LRH athletic department to host golf outing

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
JUST THE STATS

63 - The score Lakewood Ranch High junior Ramsey Touchberry shot to set a new course record at Lemon Bay Country Club during a Florida Junior Tour event May 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 15, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jeanette Wirz

Jeanette Wirz has found comfort in fishing since she began catching fish with just a hand line and a roll of string - no pole - as the sun rose after overnight shifts at nursing school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,207 square feet of living area, sold for $1,225,000. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 15, 2013
Home in Panther Ridge sells for $1,575,000

A home in Panther Ridge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Walter and Anita Bavol, of Sarasota, sold their home at 20510 79th Ave. E. to Jack Steenbarger and Susan Benson-Molnar, of Bradenton, for $1,575,000.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Business Briefs

Intercoastal Medical Group to open new office; RE/MAX makes global push, hires global leader

  • East County
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East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Weather Photo: CAST AWAY

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset on Bradenton Beach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
News Briefs

Linley Street boat ramp closes for construction; Town sends summer beach project out to bid again; Longboat police seek bracelet's owner

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  • By Dr. David Rossin
  • May 15, 2013
My View: Seniors oppose nuclear plants? Not so fast

Lately it seems every interest group and political candidate trying to win a public debate wants to claim that "senior citizens are on my side."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Code Enforcement Board is not being used to its full potential

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2013
Katz signs off on pamphlet

Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz sometimes uses his day off to distribute copies of his pamphlet, 'The Signing: a Civic Horror Picturebook.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2013
Your Neighbor: David Gaw

At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2013
Lore: Early island newspaper looked out for Longboaters

The Longboat Look-out published its first edition May 17, 1955.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Penthouse M at L'Ambiance has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,912 square feet of living area. It sold for $6.75 million. Courtesy of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 15, 2013
L'Ambiance condominium sells for $6.75 million

A condominium in L'Ambiance tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Joanne Masin sold their Penthouse M condominium at 435 L'Ambiance Drive to Peter Skokos, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $6.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Atwell was the top vote-getter with 4,575 votes, or 38.48% of votes. Chapman garnered 3,880 votes, or 32.64%
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 14, 2013
Atwell, Chapman win runoff election

All three City Commission candidates spent the day greeting voters at polling locations in what was expected to be a close election.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell speaks with supporters during her campaign party.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: city of Sarasota At-Large Commission Runoff Election

Candidates Suzanne Atwell, Susan Chapman and Richard Dorfman spent the day greeting voters Tuesday, May 14, at polling locations in a close election after a tight race in March's city election.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commission candidates Susan Chapman, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman hit the Election Day campaign trail early this morning with a stop at Precinct 209, located at First Presbyterian Church, on Oak Street in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Roger Drouin and Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2013
Candidates share their thoughts on Election Day

As voting continues today, the three City Commission at-large runoff candidates are in good spirits, but encourage voters to hit the polls. Voting closes at 7 p.m.

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