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While clicking around YourObserver.com to get the latest news in your neighborhood, don't miss The Observer's daily online crossword puzzle (you can even save your puzzle and come back to it later); weekly E-editions of each paper; our online 'It's Read Everywhere' contest; and an interactive Weather page that shows you current conditions.

  • Longboat Key
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  • April 6, 2011
Temple Beth Israel to offer entertaining evening

Temple Beth Israel will hold its Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Our View

Summer is sure to be hot, steamy

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Sondra Guffey
  • April 6, 2011
LETTER: Former journalist knows of 'barbarians'

Thank you for Rod Thomson's insightful "Needed: Barbarian with a Pen" column.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
By Prayer, By Plane

Three East County families returned last month from Africa with the newest additions to their families. Now, a total of four Ugandan orphans have new homes, new opportunities and, most importantly, new families.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Nolan student wins state fair

Nolan Middle School eighth-grader Ethan Howell won first place in the Medicine and Health section of the junior competition at the State Science and Engineering Fair in Orlando April 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission elected Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Commission chooses Zunz for District 5 seat

The Longboat Key Town Commission welcomed former Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz to the dais Monday night.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
UPCC resident thanks paramedic

Unlike most of Superman's beneficiaries, Richard St. Hilaire got to thank his hero in person.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs 04.07.11

LECOM advances dental school construction; Lakewood CERT to host meteorologist; Orioles donate to Miracle League; Witt parents join in music celebration

  • East County
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The northbound lane in the 2800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive is being rerouted while a wastewater pipe is repaired.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Leaky pipes create GMD congestion

Leaking wastewater pipes under Gulf of Mexico Drive are creating construction zones along the island's most traveled road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner 04.07.11

Several people observed the white female subject walking into moving traffic, yelling, cursing and pointing her finger at motorists.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
OUR VIEW: Teachers must share the struggle

Manatee schools have waited too long to act. Now circumstances are forcing their hand.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: April Fools' Day 2011

Readers respond to April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
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Pat Marshall and Sandy Rossin joined the University Park Women's Club a decade ago and have sung together for the last eight years.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
University Park Women's Club turns 10

Since the formation of the club a decade ago, nearly 700 women at University Park have grown their friendships through the organization.

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Autistic student Paul Smith, who turns 18 in July, and his sister Michelle, 16, both attend Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Autism groups embark on artistic endeavor

In recognition of April as National Autism Awareness Month, East County-based Pinnacle Academy and MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome will host Art Across the Spectrum April 10.

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Culinary Organizer Jennifer Richter dishes out samples of a recipe featuring cabbage. Richter leads cooking demonstrations at the farm.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Life on the Farm

A farm stand hidden off Caruso Road bears evidence of a family farming tradition that started in the early 1960s. Now husband-and-wife team Ben and Shelby King, along with their three children, and Ben's parents, Bob and Susan King, are working hard to offer fresh lettuce, zucchini, heirloom tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables to the East County. King Family Farm is located at 4630 60th St. E.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2011
Aquaterra rates irk Heritage Harbour CDD

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District expect to discuss an agreement with their irrigation utility, Aquaterra, Thursday. However, rates likely will not be addressed as supervisors had hoped.

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Alyssa Elizabeth Call was born to Twin Rivers residents Stephanie and Randy Call at 8:17 p.m., Jan. 11, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Birth Announcements 04.07.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

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This home in The Lake Club sold for $900,000. It features four bedrooms and five-and-one-half bathrooms.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 6, 2011
Lake Club home tops weekly sales

A home in Lake Club tops all the transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls track teams set six records at the Florida Relays April 1-2 in Gainesville.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
JUST THE STATS: 04.07.11

See inside for the Observer's by-the-numbers breakdown of the week in East County sports.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
COMMENT: Girls prove football isn't just for boys

The first day of spring practice still may be some three weeks away, but football already has returned to Braden River High. Sort of.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jonathan Yarwood will receive his award at the British Open.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Concession Golf Club pro earns international honor

Jonathan Yarwood, of The Concesssion's Jonathan Yarwood Golf Academy, will receive his UK PGA Master Professional status at the British Open.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pieces of a metal roof and pink insulation litter a street in the Twin Shores mobile-home park after a powerful gust of wind and rain damaged the area Thursday, March 31.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Storm damages mobile-home parks

A 30-second gust of wind and rain damaged 15 Longboat Key mobile homes. Three roofs were torn off, in addition to downed power lines.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Club, town request challenge delay

The Longboat Key Club and Resort and the town requested a judge postpone an Islandside project challenge from IPOC. IPOC disagrees with the postponement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Rental rule in jeopardy

The town of Longboat Key's 30-day rental rule could become obsolete if a bill proposed in the Legislature is approved.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs

Post office prepares for tax deadline; Historical Society requests funds

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie George plays the catcher position.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Charlie George

Each week, the East County Observer will introduce one player from the Lakewood Ranch Little League Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Sarasota-Manatee student makes USF football team

Ian Kitchell, a student at USF Sarasota-Manatee, recently made the USF Bulls football team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Undefeated Lady Pirates win softball tournament

The Braden River High softball team went undefeated to win the Diamondback Division of the 11th Annual Doc4Life Varsity Showdown April 1-3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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