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Beverly sits on her nest. Photos courtesy Lou Newman and David Novak.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

  • East County
  • News
Children in Camissa Tabor’s third-grade class at Gene Witt Elementary were pleased with the book they illustrated and wrote.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Gene Witt students author first book

The book, 'S.O.A.R. with the Eagles,' is a collection of stories and photos created by third-graders.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Kumar will compete for the county speech crown May 12.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2012
Observed: Students tackle greatest fear

This year, fifth-grader Alex Kumar and his speech, 'Boys are just Different,' edged out his fellow Willis classmates. Filled with plenty of wit and humor and delivered with the skill of a professional orator, Alex's speech emerged as Willis' best.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Comment: ODA shows class in rivalry loss

Out-of-Door Academy coach Billy Dietrich has reminded his players to keep one value in the forefront: Play the game the right way.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch will host District 11 runner-up Tampa Sickles in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal May 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Lakewood Ranch claims district championship

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth inning to propel the Mustangs to a 6-5 victory over Seminole Osceola.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
SIDELINES

Meteors 9U wins two-state showdown; River Dawgs win championship; East Manatee teams earn victories

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Mustangs honor past champs

Former Lakewood Ranch state champion athletes and coaches will tee off to raise money for the boys and girls golf teams during the Bob Boast Volkswagen State Champions Scramble.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Sforzo

Eight-year-old Ryan Sforzo went 4-for-4 at the plate and notched a three-run home run in the last inning to propel the Byrd Law Barracudas to 9-8 come-from-behind victory over Outback Steakhouse April 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Julia Dodge
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Police Officer Shawn Nagell now spends most of his work day patrolling the waters surrounding the Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Officer Nagell assumes marine-patrol position

Officer Shawn Nagell takes on a new assignment - and the wheel of the Longboat Key police boat - after assuming marine-patrol responsibilities from Officer Dennis Silverio Jr.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joyce Tappan loves cheering on her thoroughbreds at stakes races.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan doesn't just horse around - she has 48 winning pictures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 1B4 at Vizcaya, 2333 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,499 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,825,000. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 2, 2012
Queens Harbour home sells for $2 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between April 16 and April 20. A home in Queens Harbour tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Helen Donovan sold their home at 3564 Fair Oaks Lane to Hans-Juergen Naumann, of Chemnitz, Germany, for $2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch
  • May 2, 2012
Market Watch: The givers and the takers

People can be divided into two groups: givers and takers. By nature, the takers are more interested in control and, hence, power, than the givers.Â

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Timothy L. Parker II is taking five Advanced Placement courses — calculus, chemistry, literature, government and Spanish.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Braden River senior snags award

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Garden Leaders' bid protest denied

Lakewood Ranch CDDS 1, 4, and 5 supervisors voted April 30 to deny a bid protest by its former landscape contractor Garden Leaders.

  • East County
  • News
"I think (the red light cameras) are vital to the economic, social and emotional impact of our communities," said Melissa Wandall, with her daughter, Madisyn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Wandall legislation generates $2 million

The Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act, which regulates the use of red-light cameras in Florida, has generated more than $2 million for researching spinal cord injuries.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Autism fundraiser slated for Main Street; Alliance makes memories on golf course; New Mah Jongg group forms in Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The entrance foyer will host a variety of support groups and also will be a place in which families can visit their loved ones.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 2, 2012
Windsor completes Reflections facility

Less than a year after construction began on Windsor Reflections, the Lakewood Ranch-based dementia and memory-care facility will welcome its first residents.

  • East County
  • News
Enjoy this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Marvin Levin, of MSL Consulting Services, built the structure for Town Hall's new website.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
FULL STORY: Ranch Town Hall launches website

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall has launched a new website, www.lakewoodranchgov.org, for CDDs 1, 2, 4 and 5, the Inter-District Authority and the HOAs it oversees.

  • East County
  • News
Maureen Hager; Michelles Atkinson, coordinator for Florida Friendly program; and Emily Vosnos. Photo by Polly Curran.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
State Rep. Greg Steube represents Florida District 67.
  • By Greg Steube
  • May 2, 2012
My View: Sales tax should apply online, too

The state of Florida does not actively attempt to enforce the collection of sales/use taxes on purchases made on the Internet or from other remote out-of-state vendors.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch High senior Quillan Toler lays down a bunt during the sixth inning of the Lady Mustangs 7-0 victory over Tampa Jefferson in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals April 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 2, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep title hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team advanced to the Class 3A-Region 3 finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal April 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
In his free time, Art Sugerman loves to cook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Art Sugerman

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's Information Technology Specialist knows the difference between 'geek' and 'nerd.' And he's definitely a 'geek.'

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,890 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 2, 2012
Country Club home tops week's sales at $785,000

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Walter and Lisa Stone, Sarasota, sold their home at 13615 Blythefield Terrace to Andrew and Carie Schoenfeld, Bradenton, for $785,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Patricia Reed took this sunset photo on Lido Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Heers, co-owner Dr. Elijah Benioni, Kimberly Marlow, co-owner Dr. Briana Southerland and Warren Decuir
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Aesthetic Arts Institute business opens on Main Street in Sarasota; Longboat Key triathlon sprint event needs volunteers for this weekend; Longboat Key resident to teach fitness classes at Sarasota Ballet

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Alex Lancaster

St. Armands Key resident Alex Lancaster is a workers compensation and personal-injury lawyer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
JUST THE STATS

1 - Place Jim and Ann Johnson took in couples bridge Tuesday, April 24, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • May 2, 2012
Bridge Bites: The power of deduction

This is not the most swashbuckling auction ever to appear in Bridge Bites, but the deal does provide a test for Declarer's powers of deduction. Cover up the E-W hands if you would like to test your own powers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tim Smalley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Harbour on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Tim Smalley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Harbour on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack and Jody Allen with Bill Lewis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 1, 2012
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Chairman's Circle

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Chairman's Circle

  • Black Tie
The Lakewood Ranch High softball team earned its first trip to the state semifinals with a 10-0 victory over River Ridge in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals May 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 1, 2012
Lady Mustangs win regional championship

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out River Ridge 10-0 to win the Class 6A-Region 3 championship May 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
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