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Jen Blanco
February 22, 2012

Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball ends season in quarterfinals

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 57-32 loss to Tampa Sickles in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 16.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
February 22, 2012

Sianna bests The Villages in SRQ Magazine Cup

Sianna defeated The Villages 8-7 in overtime to win the SRQ Magazine Cup Feb. 19.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 22, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Daniel Reyna

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch seventh-grader Daniel Reyna scored five goals while helping lead the Sharks to a 2-1 record to open the season.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 22, 2012

Lakewood Ranch High grappler returns to states

Lakewood High junior Blake Riley-Hawkins competed in the Class 2A state wrestling tournament for a second season, finishing 2-2 in the 132-pound weight class.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2012

Neighbors: Bill Mixon

At 83 years old, one of the East County's most famous farmers has published his memoirs in 'Believers in Action: Mixon Fruit Farms.'

East County
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
February 22, 2012

Mill Creek home tops weekly sales at $430,000

A home in Mill Creek tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Stephen and Dena Cressman, Parrish, sold their home at 15006 21st Ave. E. to James and Andrea Rodman, Bradenton, for $430,000.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Javier Huanay took this sunset photo at Jiggs Landing.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

Longboat Key couple sets sail around the eastern U.S.

It will take approximately 10 months for the Schwieds to sail The Great Loop around the eastern U.S.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
February 22, 2012

Key Towers South condo sells for $340,000

Genevieve Simpson, of Albuquerque, N.M., sold her Unit 8-G condominium at Key Towers South, 1750 Benjamin Franklin Drive, to Richard and Kathryn Poulsen, of Watertown, N.Y., for $340,000.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Molly Schechter
February 22, 2012

Aerobic Grandma: The circular route to flexibility

A couple of decades ago, something fell to the floor in a professional colleague's office, and when I reached down to retrieve it, she said, "Well, at least one of us can still pick up something from the floor."

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Sherry Fideler

Sherry Fideler has always been active. When she took an aerobics class with her sister, she realized it combined two of her favorite things - dance and aerobics.

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
February 22, 2012

JUST THE STATS

148 - Score of overall champions Evan and Jaclyn Fletcher and Marion and Irene Pye at the Couples Member/Guest 2012 Golf Tournament Friday, Feb. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

Longboat Key
News

By Brian Gunnell
February 22, 2012

Bridge Bites: A practice finesse

The humble finesse is the first thing we learn, and we also learn that some finesses win, some lose. Later, we learn that some finesses are purely for practice and serve no useful purpose.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 22, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Rod Thomson
February 22, 2012

Candidate Fitzgerald: Can he teach and run?

New College professor Keith Fitzgerald's candidacy for Congress has raised questions among administrators and trustees about his ability to maintain his teaching duties.

East County
News

Mallory Gnaegy
February 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Exotic Car Festival

Aston Martin's, Bugattis, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Rolls Royce, Bentleys and the people fortunate enough to own the prime real-estate filled St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, Feb. 18. And the traffic cramming St. Armands for the Exotic Car Festival was a car show all of its own. It was the 11th year the festival has taken place, and was just one event of an entire weekend of events benefiting the Child Protection Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 21, 2012

Miracle League field renamed

A grand opening ceremony for the newly named Orioles Pirates Miracle League Field of Manasota is slated for Saturday.

East County
Sports

Eddie Kirsch
February 21, 2012

FEB. 21: Daily Headlines Video

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

Siesta Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
February 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

It was a good year for Commodore Bob Baime, as he oversaw the remodeling of the Bird Key Yacht Club. As of Saturday, Feb. 18, new Commodore Bob Hunter has taken over the watch. A dinner and ceremony celebrated the outgoing and incoming officers and commodores. And just like the tide, out with the old and in with the new.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
February 21, 2012

Sarasota man arrested for the 40th time

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Stephen Brewster, 32, marking his 40th arrest, early this morning.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
February 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Jogathon

Students laced up their running shoes for Phillippi Shores' jogathon Friday, Feb. 17. Parents and teachers cheered on the young Falcon runners as they made their laps around the school playground.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 21, 2012

East County trash collection delayed

Trash collection will be delayed in unincorporated portions of Manatee County.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
February 21, 2012

Key voter registration deadline is today

Residents have until 5 p.m. today to register to vote in the March 20 General Municipal Election.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 21, 2012

Commission considers downtown projects today

The Sarasota City Commission will also consider hiring a search firm to find a new permanent city manager this afternoon.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
February 21, 2012

In the public eye: Pat Orlando

The vast selection books available at Used Book Heaven might be overwhelming to the average person, but for owner Pat Orlando, keeping track of the store's 40,000-book inventory is second nature.

Siesta Key
News

Black Tie Staff
February 20, 2012

Keeping the Dream Alive Benefit Performance and Champagne/Dessert Reception

Black Tie

Jen Blanco
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Junior Achievement Golf Tournament

Nearly 150 professional and amateur golfers hit the course for the 10th Annual Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota Professional-Amateur Golf Tournament Feb. 20 at The Ritz-Carlton Member's Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every team was paired with a professional golfer; including 15-year-old East County golf pro Domenico Geminiani. Following the tournament, players enjoyed dinner and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event will benefit Junior Achievement Manatee/Sarasota.

East County
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
February 20, 2012

FEB. 20: Daily Headlines Video

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

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

Obituary: Jeffrey T. Carleton

Jeffrey T. Carleton, of Sarasota, died Feb. 18. He was 53.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

Obituary: Marjorie (Horton) Mathews

Marjorie (Horton) Mathews of Longboat Key, died on Feb. 9. She was 83.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

Obituary: Edwin M. Wheeler

Edwin M. Wheeler of Sarasota, formerly of Longboat Key and Washington D.C. died on Feb. 18. He was 85.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

Obituary: Evelyn F. Feldman

Evelyn F. Feldman of Quincy and Longboat Key died on Feb. 16. She was 93.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

Obituary: Dr. Robert M. Bretches

Dr. Robert M. Bretches of Bear Paw, North Carolina and Longboat Key died on Feb. 13. He was 80.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival

Thousands of people came out to the 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival, Saturday Feb. 18 - Sunday Feb.19, on Main Street and in Five Points Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayport Craft Fair

Among the paintings, nature photography, colorful jewelry, intricate broaches, eclectic handbags and knit apparel, at the craft fair on Feb. 18 and 19, it's apparent that there's no shortage of craftiness at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club. Resident's put their work on display for all of their neighbors to see. They don't host a craft fair annually, but it isn't the first time one has taken place.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Mel Wilson Retires

The clubhouse at Grand Bay was packed bumper-to-bumper full of people waiting to bid Adieu to their beloved access guard Mel Wilson on Friday, Feb. 17. As soon as Wilson entered the room, he was flocked to and bombarded by residents giving hugs and kisses. 'We're just really going to miss him,' says Property Manager Bill Lutes. Whoever takes his spot will have some big shoes to fill.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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