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When Caroline Birch isn't busy handing out lemons on street corners, she enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends and going to the beach, she said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
When Life Hands You Lemons

Instead of receiving gifts on her birthday, 12-year-old Caroline Birch gave to others.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Alfredo Giangreco, right, and Dr. Federico Frias, behind, said they are excited the hospital will have pediatric emergency room doctor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Hospital to add pediatrics unit

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will soon have a designated pediatric physician working in its emergency room, and will add a six-bed pediatric unit.

  • East County
  • News
This rendering depicts the extension of Cattlemen Road and Sarasota County's future world-class rowing venue at Nathan Benderson Park. Construction crews now are working to shape the 30-acre "regatta island" pictured above. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Nathan Benderson Park lake starts world-class transition

Sarasota County will begin dredging the lake at Nathan Benderson Park as part of plans to create a world-class rowing venue.

  • East County
  • News
Ben Jordan, center, reviews the conceptual plans with other attendees. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park

Manatee County officials seek public input on the plans.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Morrison is planning to develop a 400-acre parcel in Lakewood Ranch. Manatee County Building and Development Services.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Taylor Morrison eyes Esplanade expansion

The builder is moving forward with plans to expand its existing Esplanade community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Robin Hartill
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Yellow lines aren't a new crosswalk; Water advisory lifted for Lido Beach; Deputy fire chief makes magazine cover; September ZBA meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kumar Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2012
Mote Marine Laboratory takes closer look at sea turtles

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium have been studying sea turtles that nest along our Southwest Florida beaches for 31 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Obituary: Gloria D. Shuttleworth

Gloria D. Shuttleworth, of Longboat Key, died July 27. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to CVS!; Kudos for your guts; He is 'anti-American'; Thanks for your courage; Patronize advertisers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Observed: Celebrate your rights; keep it civil

An East County resident had called to tell us we should get over to the State Road 70 Chick-fil-A location Aug. 1. The lines, he said, were extraordinary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

School Board candidate refutes endorsement

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rusty Chinnis snapped this shot of water pooling on General Harris Street Wednesday morning. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Full moon pools high tide impact on north end

Water ponding on low-lying north-end streets is a frequent problem as the result of 'spring tides' that occur during full or new moons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Ferrante's 22 gold records hang over the living room of the Longboat Key Towers penthouse.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Key Towers penthouse was 'Shangri La' for famed pianist

The Longboat Key Towers penthouse was the late famed pianist Art Ferrante's private paradise during his final years of touring and recently hit the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
IRON ON: Tommy Klauber

Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber is preparing for his first Ironman Triathlon.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson holds the record for the most interceptions in the i9 Sports league. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
For the love of the game

Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson has been playing football for i9 Sports since he was 6 years old and is the longest tenured player in the league.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Comment: Come on! You know you like me

I experienced my first competition when I stepped out onto the field for my first T-ball game when I was 5 years old, and my competitive spirit has only intensified since then.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Community Golf

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Honor Rescue launches program; Collision yields injuries; Water District approves proposed millage rate; LECOM welcomes largest class

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nine-year-old Ava Frank and her 6-year-old sister Ally say their favorite part about gymnastics is flipping around the uneven bars. The two sisters will compete for Kids SuperGym's level 3 team this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Siblings fly high

Nine-year-old Ava Frank and her 6-year-old sister, Ally, both will compete for Kids Supergym's level 3 team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
County, School Board set tentative budgets, millage

The Manatee County School Board and Manatee County Board of County Commissioners have set maximum millage rates and approved tentative budgets for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to push back construction of a second floor dining area for another season, until late 2013. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Mar Vista stays grounded for another season

Ed Chiles still plans to take dining to a new level at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Dick Vitale

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale was recently selected for induction into the Little League Hall of Excellence in South Williamsport, Pa.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Central park home, which has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,038 square feet of living area, sold for $429,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 8, 2012
Four-bedroom home in Treymore sells for $590,000

A home in Treymore at the Village of Palm Aire tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Rosemary Balandra took this photo of a rainbow from the back door of her home in Panther Ridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rosemary Balandra took this photo of a rainbow from the back door of her home in Panther Ridge.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Asher VanDentBek and Vivi-Kate Waldhalm
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 8, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: G. WIZ Sci-Warts Academy of Magical Sciences

It's Monday, Aug. 6, and G. WIZ campers are making a big, gooey mess at the Sci-Warts Academy of Magical Sciences.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Biscontini Savage and Lawrence Biscontini. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 8, 2012
Modifying Movements for 'Mom'

Many times in a class or the gym, someone will ask, 'Can I do that exercise?' A better question might be, 'How can I do that exercise?'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Delores Levy took this sunset photo from the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Delores Levy took this sunset photo from the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Film crews capped off their visit by interviewing patrons at their tables. Photos courtesy of Sarasota Sally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Travel Channel spotlights East County's Linger Lodge

Film crews from the Travel Channel filmed a segment at the local eatery Linger Lodge Restaurant and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This home at 512 Cutter Lane in Country Club Shores has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,592 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 8, 2012
Manchester Bay home sells for $1 million

Thomas and Gwendolyn Watson, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3505 Fair Oaks Court to Norman and Hannah Weinberg, of Longboat Key, for $1,025,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • August 8, 2012
Bridge Bites: Morton's Fork

We continue our look at some of bridge's exotic coups, and this week it is the Morton's Fork, a play that offers an opponent a choice of evils. Here, the Fork allows Declarer to bring home the 6♥ contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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