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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
FIVE FAST FACTS: Sea lions

Read up on sea lions before Stella, Rose and Kitty make their debut in Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2012
Code changes to stall redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Whitney Plaza LLC plans for a complete renovation of the interior and exterior of the existing buildings, and a building permit for portions of a new roof is currently under review.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2012
Whitney Beach renovation to begin

A $2 million renovation investment for Whitney Beach Plaza will start next week, according to members of a new corporation in control of the dilapidated plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2012
Town promotes healthy behavior

A new wellness program at Town Hall promotes walks over area bridges and provides employees with incentives for getting fit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
Current mission: rip tide awareness

Key firefighters are working to spread awareness about the threat of rip tides.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Bendell's artwork included many portraits in her Arts Center years but expanded into more abstract styles after moving to Santa Fe, N.M.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
Historic art-ifacts

Village residents Winnie Nelon and Carol Weiss have gathered an exhibit that focuses on four key figures in the Arts Center's 60-year history.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Center for the Art's courtyard as it looks today. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
Longboat Key Arts Center journeys ahead

As the Longboat Key Center for the Arts celebrates its 60th birthday Dec. 2, it looks back on its future and prepares for the journey ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kristin Zarrella

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella crossed the finish line in 19:16.64 to finish 19th and pace the Lady Mustangs to a fifth-place finish at the Class 3A Cross-Country Finals Nov. 17, in Tallahassee. Zarrella is preparing for the upcoming track season before moving on to the University of Southern Mississippi, where she will continue her running career.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center rates debated

The Longboat Key Town Commission will hold off on raising Public Tennis Center rates for members who don't live on the Key but raised rates for all.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Tennis Center nets 13th annual Observer Challenge

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stella
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
Sea lion exhibit is furry first for Mote

Patagonian sea lions Stella, Rose and Kitty will be the first furry marine mammals to be featured at Mote's aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The royals totally created with Legos in Hamleys Toy Shop.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • November 28, 2012
London and Paris Revisited

The Observer travel editors share outtakes from their recent travel log.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Ann Mixon, Rita Mazza, Traci Moore and Sandi Henley were still relishing their win Monday, Nov. 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
Lawn party cashes in for local children

The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party raised about $65,000, after event expenses, for local children.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Miss Manatee Softball Observer team will close out its regular season at noon Dec. 1 versus Mullets Aluminum before turning its attention to the playoffs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Observer Team: Meet the girls

The Miss Manatee Softball Observer Team will take the field in its final regular season game Dec. 1 versus Mullets Aluminum, before preparing for the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 28, 2012
Season of Sharing kicks off 13th year of community philanthropy

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will partner with local nonprofits this holiday season to benefit at-risk families in Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Our View: Firefighters' delusion

Thanks to this tiring saga, Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock recently graded his first-year performance with a "C." He had hoped to have this matter resolved by now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Delaney will bring the annual NBA Cares Coat Drive to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, to provide winter clothes to the needy, with a focus on Hurricane Sandy victims.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
NBA Cares to land in Lakewood

Bob Delaney brings worldwide coat drive home.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Residents take control of CDD

Three residents were sworn in Nov. 20, to serve on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6.

  • East County
  • News
During a two-week camp this winter, 32 area students in grades three through 10 created an eight-minute science fiction film titled “Color Me Invisible,” which pushes the theme of being true to yourself.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
Inspired Minds gives students a voice

The program will host a red-carpet event and screening, during which the kids will premiere their new film, 'Color Me Invisible.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kotor, Montenegro, had spectacular views. "It took a few hours, and on the way down, our legs started to feel like jelly, but the views on the way up and down and from the top were breathtaking," Barb Smith said. Photos by Fred Smith
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
San Marco merchants visit their namesake

Merchants in San Marco Plaza, along with their friends and family, visited Piazza San Marco, in Italy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Braden River High softball players Hannah Loyer, Ashley Allard and Courtney Mirabella signed letters of intent Nov. 16, during a signing ceremony in front of their coaches, teammates, family and friends.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2012
Three Lady Pirates commit to colleges

Courtney Mirabella, Hannah Loyer and Ashley Allard all signed letters of intent to play college softball.

  • East County
  • Schools
Team Gaffinators' Evan Wilson breezed past.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Turkey Bowl filled with ODA spirit

The soccer and football fields at The Out-of-Door Academy clucked with excitement Nov. 20, as students chased, high-fived and blocked each other in friendly flag-football competitions, as ODA hosted its annual Turkey Bowl competition.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Developer to open sporting clays range

The Ancient Oak Gun Club is expected to open in February on 70 acres.

  • East County
  • News
David "Watchdog" Miner, a former staple at school board meetings, finally accepted his seat on the dais and said he will continue to push for openness and accountability.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 28, 2012
Dave Miner maintains 'watchdog' status from dais

The new Manatee County School Board member and longtime district critic admits his role will change.

  • East County
  • News
Davis Development plans to break ground on The Venue at Lakewood Ranch in January.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Apartment complex planned near Ranch Medical Center

Atlanta-based Davis Development has purchased prime Lakewood Ranch real estate for an apartment complex.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Sheriff's Office gets full reaccreditation; 12th Circuit names judge candidates; Residents ask county to postpone land purchase

  • East County
  • News
Cars begin to fill the parking lot as employees prepare for the store's opening inside. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
News Briefs

Publix plans for grand opening Dec. 13; Key resident requests legal costs breakdown

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Letters to the Editor

IPOC should sue Longboat Key Club and Resort parties; The Grinch paid a visit to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 360 N. Washington Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,951 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2012
Three-bedroom St. Armands home sells for $2.25 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Doug Libertore, of Sarasota, sold his home at 360 N. Washington Drive to 360 Wash LLC for $2.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Co-host Cyndi Edwards with Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Ray Arpke. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 28, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Ray Arpke featured on 'Daytime' show; Green Ginger Hair Design moves to new St. Armands Circle location

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Bustle, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and a former mayor of the city of Palmetto, has served as the District 1 commissioner since 2008, and was re-elected to his post in November.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2012
Bustle named commission chair

Larry Bustle was named chairman for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
This Waterlefe Golf and River Club home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,123 square feet of living area, sold for $1.1 million. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2012
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home tops week's sales

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Joann Dobbins, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 10611 Riverbank Terrace to Michael and Kathleen Allenbrook, of Bradenton, for $1.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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