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Terry Gans took the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel during Tuesday’s special commission meeting. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 18, 2012
Gans gets at-large seat

Terry Gans is known for taking a stand on Key issues, and now he has a new seat at Longboat Key Town Hall: on the dais of the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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Aubrey Lee Price's PFG LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 18, 2012
Wanted Georgia investor owns former LBK Chamber building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, owns the north-end building formerly occupied by the chamber.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 18, 2012
Parties make cases for damages

The ticking clock of a Dec. 31 deadline, by which the Colony must re-open as a tourism property or potentially lose its grandfathered status with the town, loomed over Friday's three hearings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Our View: The anti-American president

He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Jeanne Robbins Twaskas

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas, of Longboat Key and formerly of Rahway, N.J., died July 4. She was 95.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Marguerite Louise O'Riorden

Marguerite Louise O'Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Samuel S. Keyes

Samuel S. Keys, of Longboat Key and Cape Coral, died July 4. He was 88.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Milton Comer

Dr. Milton Comer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Louisville, died July 7. He was 83. He was born April 6, 1929, in Louisville to Morris and Pauline Schuckman Comer.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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After Tropical Storm Debby, 77 of Longboat Key’s 341 nests were verified. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 18, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby takes a toll on sea-turtle numbers

Before Tropical Storm Debby, 1,367 turtle nests were marked in the area; after the storm, only 244 nests could be verified. On Longboat, 77 nests were verified.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
South Florida Museum Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio, a resident of Lakewood Ranch, loves to visit Snooty, who will celebrate his 64th birthday July 21. "He's making history every day with his age," she says.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
Manatee County celebrates iconic Manatee's birthday

Together, Lakewood Ranch resident Brynne Anne Besio and Snooty, the South Florida Museum's resident manatee, are raising awareness about manatees, the environment and Manatee County history.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
LECOM welcomes first dental students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton welcomed its inaugural class of dental students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 18, 2012
Budget talks prolong conflict

A homeowners association said if the CDD changes its taxing method, it would drop a 2011 lawsuit, and some residents want a maintenance contract on the auction block.

  • East County
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Bob Gause
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County School District Seat 4

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • East County
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Edward Bailey
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
Observed: Facts should determine your vote

I began hearing the rumors several months ago, so I wasn't completely surprised when Manatee County Commission District 5 Candidate Vanessa Baugh called me one day with a dilemma: Rumors were circulating about her residency in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Eva Rey is the executive director for Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
  • By Eva Rey
  • July 18, 2012
My View: Public hearings set for FY 2013

In August, Manatee County residents will receive their TRIM (Truth In Millage) notice from the Manatee County Property Appraiser.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23 to July 29, in Oklahoma City, after winning the Region 5 Qualifier May 26 to May 28, in Clearwater.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Heat captures national berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold travel softball team earned a berth in the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Comment: No pain, no gain

After a near two-week hiatus from the gym, I spent four of the past five days sweating it out in the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Babe Ruth 15U All-Stars capture first state title

The Manatee Babe Ruth 15U All-Stars won the Florida State Tournament July 15, marking the first time the program has won a state championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Unit 2 at En Provence, 2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 3,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.6 million. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2012
En Provence condo sells for $2.6 million

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • July 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 18, 2012
East County schools perform well on FCAT

While East County elementary and middle schools bucked the statewide trend of lower schools' grades on the FCAT in 2012, Manatee County results were right in line with it.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
News Briefs

Fifth Third Bank hosts school supply drive; Manatee Glens, Coalition seek volunteers; New homes sales in Lakewood still climbing

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jessica Ashley, a 2008 graduate of St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, recently launched a new yoga program, offering Yoga for Athletes and Power Yoga classes, at Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Athletic Edge Sports introduces yoga

Athletic Edge Sports in Lakewood Ranch recently introduced a new yoga program to its list of offerings for local athletes.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Adam Strawderman

Thirteen-year-old center fielder Adam Strawderman went 12-for-19 at the plate with five home runs and 17 RBIs to help Lakewood Ranch Little League capture the 11-12-year-old division of the District 26 All-Star Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Warwick Gardens home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,120 square feet of living area, sold for $711,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2012
Warwick Gardens home tops sales at $711,000

A home in Warwick Gardens tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Willard and Barbara Engel, of Shelbyville, Ill., sold their home at 7325 Chatsworth Court to Thomas and Laurie Baker, of Orchard Park, N.Y., for $711,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • June LeBell
  • July 18, 2012
Music Review: Celebrating Sarasota with the Artist Series Concerts

There's a lot to celebrate these days, and The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, with an innovative new summer series that featured 143 performers (in two weeks), is leading the way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joshua Anthony McClure, 41, was charged with four counts of Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2012
Off-duty cop busts beach exhibitionist

A law enforcement officer visiting Siesta Key today confronted a man exposing himself to four young girls and notified deputies when he fled by bicycle.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Terry Gans has lived on Longboat Key for seven years and has indicated that he is only interested in serving through March, when the term expires.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2012
Longboat Key Town Commission appoints Gans to at-large seat

The Town Commission appointed Grand Bay resident Terry Gans to fill the seat vacated by Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Suncoast Storm 12U softball team won seven straight games to capture the South Florida "B" State Championship July 6-8 in West Palm Beach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2012
Suncoast Storm win state championship

The Suncoast Storm went 8-1 to capture the South Florida "B" State Championship July 6-8 in West Palm Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
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