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If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Firefighters develop public-education program; Workshop to feature discussion of aging issues; Town of Longboat Key collects Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Rev3 Triathlon is not gearing up for Key event

The triathlon withdrew its application to bring a 56-mile bicycle course and 1,000 people through Longboat Key as part of a 2012 event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Our View A 'good buy'? We'll see

That is one of the mayor's assessments of the Longboat Key Town Commission's approving last week the spending of $452,500 for the 0.71-acre lot that separates Pattigeorge's restaurant and the town's Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Dogs and humans can coexist peacefully on Key beaches; Dogs should be allowed on beach for one-year trial; Cell phone tower would impact island life negatively

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
No resolution reached in the Colony mediation

A Nov. 12 conference didn't put an end to years of disputes at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Commission election deadline approaches

Four incumbent commissioners are up for re-election next year - but it's unclear if any representative will have a challenger.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Mary Miller is a member of the Longboat Key Garden Club and supports many causes in the area.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Neighbors: Mary Miller

This lifetime learner makes time to support her favorite causes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Authorities: vehicle fire apparent suicide; Red Cross launches holiday fundraiser; Local car wash raises funds for child; Taylor Morrison opens sales center

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Read this week's cops corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Schroeder-Manatee Ranch unveils Premier lights

Officials from the Lakewood Ranch developer and the community celebrated the lighting of fields at Premier Sports Campus Nov. 14.

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This home at 344 W. Royal Flamingo Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,344 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,675,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $2,675,000

Jimmy and Lynn Hayes, Atlanta, sold their home at 344 W. Royal Flamingo Drive, on Bird Key, to David and Kelly Cain, Sarasota, for $2,675,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pat and Tom Hanly. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Kepecz-Hays, of Coldwell Banker, reaches Legends Society level; Echelon Group teams up with Habitat of Humanity Sarasota; Wagner Realty announces top agents for the month of October

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Business Observer

Longboat Key Club managers awarded at for service and accomplishments; Cannons Marina receives its 13th Grady-White Admiral's Circle Award

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Our View: Common sense teacher pay

The ongoing controversy over teacher merit pay is understandable. After all, teachers have been allowed to get pay raises and maintain job security each year with almost no accountability.

  • East County
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Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's bridge hand.
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • November 16, 2011
Bridge bites: Dummy reversal

N-S do well to reach 7♥. North's 3♠ said, 'Good hand with Heart support,' South's Redouble showed a control in Spades, 4NT asked for Aces, and the 5NT response said, 'Two Aces and a void.'

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Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
MacAllisters to host Scottish Festival

The third annual event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch home tops weekly transactions

A home in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Anne and Leonard Doherty, Sarasota, sold their home at 7339 Edenmore St. to James and Mary Hill, Bradenton, for $457,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas train six days a week with the Sarasota Sharks and also swim for Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch swimmers take home state titles

Lakewood Ranch High juniors Danielle Valley and Will Kazokas each won individual state titles at the FHSAA Class 2A swimming championships Nov. 12, at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Don and Carley Engelberger are finally together on the field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
School board sides with soccer player

A possible recruiting violation nearly cost Braden River High School freshman Carley Engelberger a chance to play for the Lady Pirates this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
COMMENT: Loss shouldn't tarnish miracle season

All good things must come to end.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Sports Briefs

EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series; Southeast girls claim district title

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep scoreboard including scores from boys and girls soccer, volleyball, girls basketball, and football.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sara McCurry
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sara McCurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 16, 2011
My View: Gov. Scott was right on high-speed rail

Evidence is quickly piling up that Gov. Rick Scott's controversial decision to reject federal money for a high-speed rail from to Tampa to Orlando was right.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Devin McDermott
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete, Scott Covino.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Scott Covino

Thirteen-year-old Scott Covino recently won the statewide Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge competition in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
A little wet weather couldn’t squelch the fun at BRE's walk-a-thon.
  • By Kathy Keebler
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River pounds pavement for education

Braden River Elementary students took to the streets during the school's Learning Rocks Walk-A-Thon Oct. 28. Students raised donations for their one-mile walk around the school, which included a fun tunnel, misting tunnel and more. Following the walk, they cooled off with popsicles and a dance party.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dreamscape

Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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