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Senior Huntyre Elling earned the victory on the mound for Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: District Semifinal Softball

The top-seeded Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High softball teams both cruised to district semifinal victories April 18. The Lady Mustangs defeated Dixie Hollins 17-2 in their four-inning Class 6A-District 12 semifinal while the Lady Pirates defeated Venice 10-0 in their six-inning Class 7A-District 11 semifinal. Both teams will advance to their respective district championship games April 20. Lakewood Ranch will host the winner of the other 6A-12 semifinal between Seminole Osceola and Palmetto while Braden River will host the winner of the other 7A-11 semifinal between Manatee and Sarasota. Both games will begin at 7 p.m.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 18, 2012
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat authors share their stories

Local authors of children's books were the guests at the Meet the Author Afternoon held Saturday, April 14, at the Island Branch Library on Anna Maria.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 18, 2012
The Village Artists have annual party

A potluck for the Village Artist Group was held in April at the bayfront home of Craig and Georgia Walters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort seeks to expand and redevelop its Islandside property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Appeals court schedules Key Club arguments

Oral arguments in the town and Key Club appeal will take place Tuesday, June 5, in Lakeland.

  • Longboat Key
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Between October 2010 and August 2011, Lori Kough, 49 paid eight suspects in cash or pills to fill the fraudulent prescriptions.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 18, 2012
Prescription fraud case nets 10 arrests

A woman was arrested for stealing 11,240 Oxycodone and Hydrocodone pills over a 10-month period currently worth an estimated $225,200 on the street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2012
Mustangs to host youth basketball clinic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team will host a free youth basketball clinic from 9 a.m. to noon April 28 in the Mustangs gymnasium.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Vickie reunites with her mate

The lovebirds are back together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
Mues receives birthday wishes

If you tried to guess Ed Mues' age, you'd probably get it wrong.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Three generations: Alex Bauman, Michelle Bauman and Sylvia Hall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Privateer enjoys private concert

On April 6, three generations were represented at a concert at the Privateer North. Sylvia and Ron Hall hosted the concert; their grandchildren, Alex and Liam Bauman, performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robin D. Meyer has accepted the position of Longboat Key Planning, Zoning & Building director.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Town hires new PZ&B director

Robin D. Meyer, who has worked for St. Lucie County for the last four-and-a-half years, will begin his new role May 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Adams buys 19 Colony units

A company owned by W. Andrew Adams recently purchased 19 Colony units. Many unit owners, however, are still unsure of their next step.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Town preps for property value drop

Property-tax estimates won't be released until June, but town staff is preparing for an estimated $255,000 drop in revenue.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Key leaders share wish lists

Representatives of community leaders shared their recommendations with the Longboat Key Town Commission at its goals-and-objectives workshop.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Commission to discuss Armstrong settlement

The commission will hold a special meeting to discuss an agreement in which the town would accept a $650 fine plus a $2,117.50 lien against the Armstrong property.

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The exposed seawall at the former Yonkers property has come into question as to whether Turtle Watch members can walk on the seawall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Seawall has turtle watchers walking on eggshells

An exposed seawall is an ongoing concern for Turtle Watch volunteers, who cross the privately owned structure as part of their patrol duties.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Town to seek bids for zoning code review and Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission reaches consensus to send out requests for proposals in its effort to review its codes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 18, 2012
Commission endorses Circle BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport's suggested changes for a 10-year BID extension received approval Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 18, 2012
Dry Dock owner to pursue second-floor expansion

Eric Hammersand plans to apply for a zoning text amendment that would reduce the required waterfront setbacks for three properties on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
News Briefs

Commission to discuss community center; Town receives 10 board applications; Kyle promoted to deputy chief

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Larysa Switlyk shows off two wels catfish she caught in Spain. These are the same fish she’ll be fishing for in the World Catfish Classic in May. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
Longboat Key resident to compete in World Catfish Classic

Larysa Switlyk turns her passion for hunting and fishing into a career.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Our View: Who is he to decide 'fairness'?

We received the following letter on Tax Day from the owner of a local business:

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

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Ranch children visit food bank

hildren of the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch saw their philanthropic efforts come full circle April 9, as they visited the Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2012
Veterans group forges into East County

A local non-profit that helps remedy high levels of veteran unemployment nationwide is seeking the public's support.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Mary Bilkie and Barb Grundy said they look forward to packing the backpacks for the children and make sure to schedule their other activities around it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks feeds students

The Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Elks is feeding students on weekends through the Elks Feeding Empty Little Tummies program. School officials say the program is helping keep students focused in the classroom.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
Planning commission endorses Rye Road project

Medallion Home is seeking a rezone and preliminary site plan approval for a 35-acre project on Rye Road.

  • East County
  • News
Over the last few years, Joe Comforto’s mailbox has become a receptacle for things he never ordered — and never wished to find.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
East County resident battles identity theft

East County resident Joe Comforto has been battling identity theft for five years. This year, however, the thieves used his information to commit tax fraud.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Aaron Klein and his wife, Nicole, are eager to serve the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
New church makes waves in Lakewood

Lakewood Ranch residents Aaron and Nicole Klein and their children recently started Current Community Church.

  • East County
  • News
Gregg Ellery and his wife, Valerie, left, enjoyed an all-access tour of Tropicana Field with Rays Scouting Administrator Nancy Berry. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 18, 2012
Bayside director inspires Tampa Bay Rays

Bayside Community Church Director of Events Gregg Ellery delivered a motivational message to the Tampa Bay Rays organization the day before the 2012 season began.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
Rolling on sunshine

East County-based American Pride Golf Cart Services recently unveiled its line of solar-powered golf carts.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota County 911 reporting system temporarily offline until April 19

The server that processes reports of calls to the Sarasota County 911 Center is offline temporarily through Thursday, April 19. This interruption of service does not impact the ability of the public to reach 911 Emergency Services at any time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richard Gailey Jr. said he learned much about politics by watching his mother, Donna Hayes. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2012
Commissioner Hayes' son to run for District 5 Volusia County Council

Commissioner Donna Hayes' son, Richard Gailey Jr., is jumping into the political arena in Volusia County as his mother nears retirement.

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

Benderson tweaks mega-mall proposal; Manatee district puts land up for sale; Business Alliance announces endorsements; District 2 School Board race heats up

  • East County
  • News
As a freshman, Nathan Kirkman watched Braden River’s Tevin Bryant capture the school’s first state title. Now, he hopes to bring another championship home to the Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2012
Nathan Kirkman: Raw Determination

Nathan Kirkman will compete in the Class 2A state meet April 21, after winning the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A state qualifier April 4. Fellow Pirates Tyler Pittman and Tyler Linde earned at-large bids.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don Purvis’ resignation came as a surprise to Braden River Athletic Director Bob Bowling, his fellow coaches and players. File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2012
Pirates' football coach resigns

Don Purvis resigned from both his coaching and teaching positions April 5. Offensive line coach Greg Williford was named the interim head coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
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