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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pam Eubanks "I like the music you dance to," said Logan Sork, pictured with dance partner, Phoebe Abraham. "I like the way you dance, too — slowly, beautifully. I like the movement of it."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2011
Gullett School student passionate about dance

Gullett Elementary student Phoebe Abraham and her dancing partner, Logan Sork, showed off their tango routine at Lakewood Ranch Arthur Murray Dance Studio's anniversary party.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Nikki Bradshaw took this sunset photo Oct. 1, on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Weekly Winner: Amber Glow

Lakewood Ranch resident Nikki Bradshaw took this sunset photo Oct. 1, on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 803 at the Promenade, 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,585 square feet of living area. It sold for $638,300. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 19, 2011
Queens Harbour home sells for $1.7 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Oct. 3 and Oct. 7. A home in Queens Harbour tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
David Grace submitted this photo, overlooking the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Weekly Winner: Night Watch

David Grace submitted this photo, overlooking the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
More than 130 real estate professionals gathered recently at the Polo Grill and Bar to hear real estate law expert Barbara Burke discuss the serious topic of contracts with a dose of humor.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Business Observer

Cornerstone Title hosts expert; Flanders joins Keller Williams office; Neal nears completion of Wisteria Park

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Offensive linemen Tucker Kittle and Brooks Larkin try to use their size and strength to their advantage every time they step out onto the field."It's just a different style of play," Kittle said. "We're more just lean on and crush you."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Larkin and Kittle provide the core for ODA offensive linemen

Weighing in at a combined 588 pounds, senior Tucker Kittle and sophomore Brooks Larkin are undoubtedly the core of The Out-of-Door Academy's offensive line.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jon Bullas is the director of instruction for the Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
New golf academy tees off

The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch marked its official launch in August.

  • East County
  • Sports
The East County Observer and Bogey’s Restaurant and Sports Pub have teamed up to showcase the East County’s top athletes. Each recipient’s article will be featured on the restaurant’s wall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Athlete of the week: Nate Strawderman

Thirteen-year-old Nate Strawderman threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns while helping lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team to the FYD South Division title with a 32-16 victory over the Manatee Wildcats Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ellie Bonnett
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2011
Sports Briefs

Bruins trip up Pirates at homecoming; Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title; Ortiz takes the Pre-State Invitational

  • East County
  • Sports
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Barbara Marcouiller and Jan Davin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome Back Luncheon

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's women's guild hosted a welcome back luncheon and first meeting following 11 a.m. mass on Tuesday, Oct. 18. And it was a packed house. The women had three types of homemade quiche and salad, and luckily made enough to feed an army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Needell, Joy Chatzistamatis, David Chatzistamatis, Rose Anne McCabe, Cheryl Kleiman, Mary Conklin and Kathy Bondur enjoyed the day. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
University Park women celebrate the arts

The University Park Women's Club hosted a special luncheon and meeting Oct. 12

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A local Latin chamber group is launching a campaign to encourage residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties to buy locally.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
Latin Chamber launches 'buy local' program

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce is launching a Shop Chamber, Buy Local program to support community businesses.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2011
Lady Mustangs earn top seed

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured the top seed in the Class 6A-District 12 tournament, defeating St. Petersburg Dixie Hollins 25-11, 25-5 and 25-9 Oct. 13 to finish 5-0 in district play.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kyra Himes, of Braden River’s U13 team, battle’s a Florida Revolution player for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ninth annual Halloween Havoc

Hundreds of youth soccer players put their skills to the test during the Braden River Soccer Club's Ninth annual Halloween Havoc Oct. 15-16. Eighty-four boys and girls teams ranging in age from U9 through U14 participated in the tournament with Braden River's U11 boys Black, U11 boys Orange, U12 boys, and U12 girls teams all winning tournament championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Frog climbing

This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
City commissioners discussed a police contract for five hours Monday night at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 18, 2011
Police pensions safe for now

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to table a concept to force police officers into a 401(k) plan Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After an emergency meeting Monday afternoon, Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle was dismissed of his town manager duties. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2011
Commission removes Hogle from acting town manager role

Hogle was dismissed from the role over concerns about his handling of a situation involving Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2011
Obituary: James Henry Allison

Dr. James Henry Allison, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key and Gettysburg, Pa., died Oct. 12. He was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2011
Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

Black Tie Stand-Out of the Week

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Copper stolen from Lakewood Ranch school

A Manatee County Sheriff's Office report states copper wiring was stolen from the room of Willis Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
Volunteers from Webster University Sarasota helped sort items at the Community Coalition on Homelessness.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2011
Webster University helps area homeless

The Webster University Campus staff and students recently lent their support to the Community Coalition on Homelessness as part of Webster Works Worldwide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Mustangs break county record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its sixth consecutive tournament, shooting a 2-under par 286 to capture the Manatee County Championship Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
Bulldogs Junior Midgets win division title

The East Manatee Bulldogs Junior Midget team defeated the Manatee Wildcats 32-16 to capture the FYD South division title Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz, pictured with cross country coach Mary Quinn, won the Pre-State Invitational Oct. 15.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ahead of the pack

Lakewood Ranch High junior Olivia Ortiz posted her fastest time on the state course, crossing the finish line in 17 minutes, 41 seconds to win the Pre-State Cross Country Invitational Oct. 15 at Little Everglades Ranch in Dade City. The Lady Mustangs scored 295 points to finish ninth out of 23 teams in the elite race. Other top performers for Lakewood include: Kristin Zarrella (19:04), Natalie Novak (20:07), Katie Wray (20:33), Ashley Platt (20:36), Michelle Last (21:17) and Emily Perez (21:32). Lakewood was without senior Devin McDermott who was out with a knee injury

  • East County
  • Sports
The boat-tailed grackle consumes foods ranging from seeds and insects to lizards and crabs.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SNAP, GRACKLE, POP!

We spotted this female boat-tailed grackle at the Celery Fields this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erin Luhrsen, Ashlynn Rutherford, Savina Koda, Sofia Koda and Ansley Jackson ran a pink lemonade stand out in the parking lot. Last year the girls raised $57.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pink Ladies

Lemonade stands are always a great way for kids to get involved in a fundraiser. These girls made pink lemonade as part of the breast cancer walk, Sunday, Oct. 16 out on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' will be open to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
Penguin's debut at Mote

Six Black-Footed penguins wore their tuxes for their 'Penguin Island' debut at Mote Aquarium on Monday, Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Abranski serves the ball.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series

Teams from throughout the country competed in The Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series, which returned to Siesta Key Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dancers exit a limo and make their way up the red carpeted stairs to meet with the rest of their company, Monday, Oct. 17 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome home, Sarasota Ballet!

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted a welcome home event Monday, Oct. 17 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts to toast the dancers of the Sarasota Ballet who danced with the Suzanne Farrell ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Motorists heading eastbound are advised to stay clear of Fruitville Road between Lime Avenue and Jefferson Avenue.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 17, 2011
TRAFFIC ALERT: Chemical spill closes Fruitville lanes

A chemical spill on Fruitville Road has led to lane closures and delays in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Eatrides discusses cellular coverage at Sunday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2011
Proposed cell tower gets mixed signals at meeting

Approximately 50 people attended a community meeting at Longboat Island Chapel to discuss a proposal for a 150-foot unipole cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Crackin'

Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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