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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2012
Coin collectors unearth treasures

The 1893 Morgan Silver Dollar is no chump change.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy's Josh Simon and St. Stephen's Episcopal School’s Tori Biach and Savannah Glasgo welcomed guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Private School Fair

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Private School Fair Jan. 10, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees had the chance to meet with representatives of more than 20 private schools in the Sarasota/Manatee area.

  • East County
  • News
Stacey Corley, Andrew Theophilopoulos,former first lady Laura Bush and Stephanie Grosskreutz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Laura Bush

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Laura Bush

  • Black Tie
Ethna Lynch and Chris Lynch opened Lynches Pub & Grub in 1986 on Longboat Key. In 2003, they moved the restaurant to its current St. Armands Circle location.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
The luck o' the Lynches

Lynches Pub & Grub has a touch of the luck of the Irish. But for owners Ethna and Chris Lynch, the true ingredient to success isn't luck - it's hard work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Donna Hayes cited for careless driving

Following traffic crash this morning, Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes left the accident scene, because she felt ill. She did leave her information with the other driver.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Kenneth Gill has led Longboat Island Chapel for 11 years.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
UPDATE: Rev. Gill placed on administrative leave

Six board members at the Longboat Island Chapel placed the Rev. Kenneth Gill on a paid leave of absence this morning following reports of the congregation's concerns with his leadership.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Five cars, including the Dodge Caravan, were hit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Reckless driver hits four cars on Main Street

Authorities report that a reckless driver of a Dodge Caravan crashed into a line of cars this morning near the intersection of Main Street and Washington.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Clerks from 10 Sarasota convenience stores were cited for selling alcohol to minors. Deputies cited two Osprey stores, and five Venice stores as well.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2012
Sheriff cites 17 stores for minor alcohol sales

An undercover operation in Sarasota County to investigate sales of alcohol to minors resulted in 17 stores violating the law.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Happy Birthday, Harvey!

Harvey Noyes celebrated a big day Monday, Jan. 9. He turned 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Mote penguins' vacation extended

If you haven't hopped over to Mote Marine yet to see the penguins on parade, now is your chance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A vehicle crashed into the west side of the bridge. Authorities say there is some property damage to the bridge, however, no injuries have been confirmed.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Crash on Longboat Pass Bridge

Authorities have confirmed a crash on the south end of the Longboat Pass Bridge on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub

Sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub will be celebrating their 25th anniversary as a restaurant the week of January 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The current Longboat Island Chapel building was dedicated in 1963.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Island Chapel members to vote on Gill's future

The board of trustees expressed concerns about Gill's leadership and agenda. Gill says it's more a matter of deciding the direction for the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Publix modified its site plan to incorporate the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendations for the property. Courtesy Rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Publix plans get green light

The commission approved three outline development plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers shopping center. The new Publix store is slated to open before Christmas in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
East students ring in new year at Temple

East County students at Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrated the first Shabbat of 2012 in style Jan. 6, as the synagogue hosted a lock-in and sleepover.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Little Rancher's opens classes

Little Rancher's Learning Center at Sarasota Baptist Church now is enrolling students for classes five days weekly.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Mooney students ready for brain bowl

Students on the Academic Olympics Team at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School are ready to put their brains to the test.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Critter Corner

Davis, this 2-year-old, 15-pound rat terrier mix, will steal your heart!

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Obituary: Saul Seigle

Saul Seigle, of Longboat Key and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Providence, R.I., died Jan. 5. He was 97 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Town bonuses is evidence of business-friendly commission; Residents and town can work together on dog beach access; Thank you to Good Samaritan who found lost cell phone

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Longboat Key Club and town to appeal writ ruling

Both the Key Club and the town will challenge a ruling that granted a writ of certiorari to IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Sands Point resident drops contribution complaint

Positive Change founder Rick Crawford agreed to drop his complaint and 'bury the hatchet' with Sands Point Condominium Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This year’s mullet season has drawn fishermen from across the country. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Mullet season strong, but there's a catch

This year has been a good one for mullet fishermen, and, as a result, discarded fish are surfacing along local beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Meetings will address Bayfront Park, town codes

The public is invited to three meetings in the next month that will address two issues that could impact the long-term future of Longboat Key: uses of Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the possibility of adopting stricter property maintenance codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Our View: Publix perseveres, thankfully

Longboat Key residents, you're going to love your new Publix ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By George Rauch
  • January 11, 2012
Market Watch: Continuous stagnation

Capital goods purchases by businesses continue to improve. That's good. Orders for consumer goods, however, remain flat. That's bad because consumer spending represents about 65% of our GDP.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2012
St. Armands median project finished

Members of the St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District say they are pleased with a $450,000 Circle median project that wrapped up last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Piracy no longer an issue on Dream Island Road

The 1,000-pound pirate statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn from 1957 to 2000 was located at the entrance of Dream Island Road. It was a landmark for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Edward Pick, pastor emeritus at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, stands in front of his favorite banyan tree.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Rev. Pick fathers more than a congregation

In 1978, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church opened the doors of its new building. But it wasn't just the church that Rev. Edward Pick built, he also helped create the landscape.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson and Mayor Jim Brown at last year’s fashion show.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Fashion sense and the sense of taste come together

It's the second year to see Longboat Key 'celebrities' strut the catwalk in clothes by Tommy Bahama at the Taste of the Keys Fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Neighbors: Marie Garafano

This art teacher seeks the sublime in the ordinary when choosing her subjects for her paintings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Observer photographed Ina Gross at the Perlman and Pearls Gala Jan. 7, at Michael’s On East. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Michael Eng
  • January 11, 2012
Ranch death ruled a homicide

The murder of 78-year-old Ina Gross is the first in Lakewood Ranch history.

  • East County
  • News
Silver Stars dancers said the eight-minute performance was one of the most thrilling experiences of their lives. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
HALFTIME HOOPLAH

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School Silver Stars Dance Team performed in the halftime show of the Discover Orange Bowl.

  • East County
  • News
The 26 students riding Bus 560 all escaped the Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2012
Bus crash result of driver error

Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the Jan. 5 school bus crash was the result of driver error.

  • East County
  • News
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