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Mallory Gnaegy
November 9, 2011

SOS gets a leg up from prosthetics designer

About two years ago, the last time Kevin Carroll came to Save Our Seabirds, there were no reporters present to capture him fitting two sandhill cranes with prosthetic legs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Letters to the Editor

Disguised cell towers work elsewhere; Boaters rescue child's toy raft; Buchanan investigation looks politically vindictive; Alicia's Grooming offers ordinance assistance

Longboat Key
Opinion

By George Rauch
November 9, 2011

Market watch: Socialism is the lord of envious people

Government indebtedness is socialism's ally, and ruination of the economy is always the result.Â

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Rachel S. OHara
November 9, 2011

During this year's sea-turtle season, which runs from May to October, Longboat Observer photographer Rachel S. O'Hara teamed up with Mote Marine scientists and volunteers, as well as Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers, to get an upclose look of what turtle season is like on the Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
November 9, 2011

Dogged committee will focus on citizens' input

The Dog Beach Feasibility Committee will move forward as a citizens committee and later report back to the commission.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 9, 2011

P&Z subcommittee makes a (vision) statement

Over the summer, the Longboat Key Town Commission adopted the vision and mission statements and core values developed by the Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee.

Longboat Key
News

Mallory Gnaegy
November 9, 2011

Two bazaars in one day make for Key holiday shopping

It's that time of year, so begin making your Christmas gift lists and get an early start on your holiday shopping with two Longboat holiday bazaars on the same day. There will be two holiday bazaars featuring many handmade goods, books, trees and holiday items Saturday, Nov. 19, on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Temple honors Simchat Torah

Many East County residents were among the nearly 300 worshippers enjoying Temple Emanu-El's Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 21.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
November 9, 2011

University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Mustang QB ready for playoffs

After missing an entire season due to injury, Lakewood Ranch High's Jeren Kowalewski has thrown for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns, leading the Mustangs back to the playoffs.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Collegiate players take center court

Lakewood Athletic Center will host the 2011 Intercollegiate Dick Vitale Clay Court Classic Nov. 11-13.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Lady Mustangs continue historic season

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Venice ends Braden River's dreams of a postseason run

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Read this week's Observer Team Spotlight Q&A with Kayla Estling

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 9, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 70 yards on eight carries and scored three touchdowns while leading The Out-of-Door Academy to a 55-0 victory over Saint Stephen's in the annual Headmaster's Cup Nov. 4.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
November 9, 2011

Nolan Middle School students paint mural of native Florida

Art students at Nolan Middle School recently completed a mural of a native Florida landscape on a building on campus. A dedication ceremony was held Nov. 7.

East County
News

Michael Eng
November 9, 2011

New coalition unites South Manatee business community

The South Manatee Business Coalition hopes to foster more opportunities for the growth of small businesses in the county.

East County
News

Michael Eng
November 9, 2011

Bluegrass fest strums into Linger Lodge

The Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival will feature 10 Florida bands Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge.

East County
News

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

News Briefs

Tropicana names SMR top grower; East County rallies for local musician; Seafood restaurant to open on Ranch Main; Journalism program hosts conference

East County
News

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

East County
Cops Corner

By Jorge Blanco
November 9, 2011

Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Our View: Thanks to them, we are free

Thomas Jefferson famously said, 'The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.'

Sarasota
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
November 9, 2011

Lakewood Ranch pastor laces up for cancer patient

Harvest United Methodist Church Pastor Steve Price completed the Rock 'n' Roll Savannah Marathon, which he dubbed as Eden's Run, Nov. 5, in honor of church member, Eden Banks.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
November 9, 2011

Bayside church to host adoption event

Bayside Community Church's Bridge a Life ministry will educate the public about domestic and international adoptions with a special event Nov. 11.

East County
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
November 9, 2011

Richland Farms home tops East County sales

A home in Richland Farms tops all transactions in this week's real estate. E. Lawrence and Sally Reagan, Bradenton, sold their home at 10208 S.R. 64 E. to Mark Cahill Investments LLC for $700,000. Built in 1967, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,326 square feet of living area.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

Oh the places we'll go, 'It's Read Everywhere' wraps up

The Observer newspapers have been on vacation. Although we continue to provide weekly neighborhood news to our readers through the Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers, we have had a busy year traveling all around the world.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
November 9, 2011

WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Longboat Key police had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
November 9, 2011

WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.