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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Women's Club makes donations

Four local charities are off to great start for 2012 thanks to the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Ranch drivers pause for pelicans

The '80s had A Flock of Seagulls.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patty Bower and Karen Fors mark books that will be for sale. Photo by Dora Walters
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Christ Church sets 'sale'

The Key is known for its annual gigantic rummage sales, and a new one has been added this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sy and Carole Klionsky with Eli Groner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Family friend stops for a visit

Israel's Minister of Economic Affairs to the U.S., Eli Groner, gave one of his first public appearances since his appointment Jan. 18, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The concept plan presented at last week’s meeting includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden. Rendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Bayfront Park: A Community Concept

With more lands and funds available, some residents believe that hopes for a community center at Bayfront Park could finally come to fruition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
Library close to balanced books

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta received consensus from the commission at its regular meeting Tuesday to consider giving the Longboat Library $10,000 to $15,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Commission addresses law of the land

The commission will take a two-step approach to reviewing its land-use regulations, beginning with a look at planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Klauber
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Redevelopment not in purview of Association

Attorney Charles Bartlett wrote that attempts to change the footprint of the Colony could be in violation of a bankruptcy stay.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Town to hold hazardous waste/E-scrap collection; Commission to resume executive session; Sylvia Walbolt to represent town in appeal; Bullock to speak at PIC town meeting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Town discusses ways to build on its codes

Town staff discussed adopting the International Property Maintenance Code to fill holes in current regulations.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Full Story: Rajewski raises $800 in December for race

The Bayou at Bay Isles resident got an early fundraising start in his quest for the District 3 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Taffy's current Manager Don Povec and owner Jack Peffley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Taffy's celebrates colorful history

Fifty years ago, Jack Tafeen and his wife, Peggy, opened a high-end men's apparel store and tailor shop on St. Armands Circle. Today, Taffy's Menswear is the oldest retail merchant on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Forks and Corks event entices Longboat foodies

Epicureans will unite this weekend for the fifth annual Forks and Corks Food and Wine Festival, which will showcase more than 50 Sarasota-Manatee independent restaurants and visiting winery owners and winemakers.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Do not destroy Gill, even if you disagree with him; Rev. Gill has served the chapel well; We hope Island Chapel does not oust Gill; The perfect clergyman does not exist

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Karin Jones designed her entire house.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Neighbors: Karin Jones

Karin Jones has transitioned from being a self-made businesswoman to a life-long learner and teacher.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 25, 2012
Obituary: Richard Merrell 'Dick' Freeman

Richard Merrell "Dick" Freeman, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key and Chicago, died Jan. 17. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matthew Baar, right, collected coins from friends and family to raise money for All Children’s Hospital, where his brother, Joey, left, received chemotherapy and other treatments for nearly four years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Haile Middle School student wins $50,000 Lightning grant

Matthew Baar was named a Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and received $50,000 in grants for his charities of choice.

  • East County
  • News
Britton Foster is excited about his group’s newest commercial. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Doritos finalist has 'Cool' Ranch connection

Britton Foster, son of Ranch Realtor Tierney Foster, is an aspiring filmmmaker in Hollywood, Calif.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Leaders OK lights

Months after a series of armed home invasions rocked residents in Edgewater, the community will get improved street lighting.

  • East County
  • News
This pond in the Banks section of Greenbrook East is causing concern for some homeowners, who believe the large number of lily pads is unreasonable and aesthetically displeasing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Lake aesthetics tell two stories

A couple in Greenbrook East says the lake behind their home is an eyesore. Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials, however, say the lake is in good health.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Riverwalk neighbors to launch watch

Residents hosted their first neighborhood watch meeting Wednesday. The watch comes after the murder of Ina Gross.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
News Briefs

Woman robbed at Walgreens; Woman lied about CPS imposter; Faith Life Church to start services; Ranch Kiwanis host neighbor group

  • East County
  • News
Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast CEO Carl Ritter said the organization plans to launch an e-commerce website for bridal gowns it has in stock.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Cancer Community acquires national non-profit

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast acquired Brides Against Breast Cancer, known for its Nationwide Tour of Gowns bridal shows.

  • East County
  • News
Deborah Millman spent time as a journalist for the Tampa Tribune before beginning her animal-welfare career.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Honor Animal Rescue names new leader

Deborah Millman will work to raise money and awareness about the organization.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 25, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 25, 2012
Observed: Readers respond to challenge

Last week, in the wake of the murder of Riverwalk Hammock resident Ina Gross, I challenged Lakewood Ranch residents to "take back" their community.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Bob Salyers
  • By Bob Salyers
  • January 25, 2012
Nature Trail: Photog captures elusive caracara

One early morning while surveying Myakka River State Park, a fellow photographer excitedly told me that I had just missed a great image of a crested caracara.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Arezzo model is 1,926 square feet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2012
Taylor Morrison unveils Esplanade

Hundreds of prospective homebuyers flocked to Taylor Morrison's new Esplanade community Jan. 21-22, during the homebuilder's grand opening celebration in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
THREE-PEAT: Lakewood Ranch soccer team wins third consecutive title

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its third consecutive district title with a 2-0 victory over Manatee in the Class 4A-District 11 championship game Jan. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River's Jessica Ogline goes up for a shot during the first half against Lakewood Ranch Jan. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Lady Pirates notch first win over Lakewood

The Braden River girls basketball team defeated Lakewood Ranch 48-32, marking the first time in history the team had beaten its East County rivals.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2012
Comment: Emmons' legacy lives on

Legacies define the way in which we'll be remembered.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
M&I Wealth Management wins 2012 Dental Cup

M&I Wealth Management defeated Wildcat 13-8 Jan. 22, in the Lakewood Ranch Dental Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
Twenty-four members of the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team participated in a weeklong training camp Jan. 16 to 22, at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Soccer stars train at Premier

Twenty-four members of the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team participated in a weeklong training camp at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • Sports
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