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  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
OUR TOWN

Wedding bells to ring in spring for engaged couple; Tennis Center USTA team advances; Sanders offers sea of support; Tennis Center is shoe-in for cause

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2011
Firm clears Foster & Foster

The Segal Group, which performed an independent study of the firefighters pension actuary, found the firm acted correctly and committed no wrongdoing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ten of the Orioles 16 spring-training games sold out.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 30, 2011
Orioles' first season sets two records

More fans attended the team's spring-training games this season than ever before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat Zunz has been talked about as the most likely candidate to be nominated for the District 5 seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2011
Zunz considered top candidate for vacant commission seat

Two former Longboat Key mayors, Ron Johnson and Jeremy Whatmough, express interest in the District 5 seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photos by Dora Walters Newly appointed Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, left, and Vice Mayor David Brenner, second from left, presided over their first official regular workshop Thursday, March 24.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2011
Town moves to validate beach vote

The Town Commission gave town staff direction last week to move forward with a $15,000 lawsuit to validate a $16 million beach bond referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner and chairman Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber and his daughter, Katie Moulton, attended the March 24 regular workshop to urge the commission to consider safety concerns at the shuttered resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2011
Colony Lender's redevelopment plan accepted

There are now 15 renovation proposals after a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association consultant accepted a proposal last week from Colony Lender. LLC.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs

North-end emergency beach project delayed again; Kelley shares budget outlook with commission; Bayfront Park project amendments create hurdles; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 30, 2011
Spoll leads Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force

The Economic Revitalization Task Force hopes to attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging Key facilities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
Letters to the editor

Longboat Key must keep its pension plans; What is going on with the beach renourishment?; Departing local leaders are Longboat's loss; Watch out for dangers of the cardboard palm

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Assault with a deadly wea-pen? March 17, 2000 - 11:56 a.m. 4000 block GMD. Assault. An irate customer threw an ink pen at a rental agent. The customer grabbed her arm and cussed at her. The customer was upset because the agent wouldn't give her a list of addresses of available properties. Police are searching for the attacker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 40-person cast has been putting in long hours inside Lakewood Ranch High School's auditorium.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 30, 2011
WHAT RIVALRY?

For the first time in East County history, students from Braden River High School will join those at Lakewood Ranch High School in Lakewood's spring production, 'Camp Rock The Musical,' which opens March 31.

  • Arts + Culture
CEO Craig Johnson is excited to take on his new role.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 30, 2011
Meet FCCI's new CEO

One of the largest insurance firms on the Gulf Coast has a new leader for the first time since 1999. Expectations are high.

  • East County
  • News
"God's love for us is a million times more," Fr. Dan Smith said. "I want to help (families) feel that love and get that love to the kids."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Our Lady of the Angels welcomes new priest

Fr. Dan Smith now will lead the congregation at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs 03.31.11

The Lakewood Ranch Mom's Group recently donated new toys, crafts and baby items to be used by patients at All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
Cops Corner 03.31.11

The complainant reported he had lost a $9,050 check made out to a client after he placed it on his desk.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
OUR VIEW: Manatee is open for business

What happens when a county building department begins acting like a business and focusing on customer service and cost controls? You get Manatee County and an environment that is prepared for economic recovery.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 30, 2011
MY VIEW: Needed: Barbarian with a pen

The mask of journalism falls when a Herald-Tribune job posting reveals the type of investigative reporter the newspaper wants - 'reporters of questionable hygiene.'

  • East County
  • Opinion
Anissa Murgo said she's most excited to meet the other top spellers from across the nation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
McNeal fourth-grader wins local spelling bee finals

McNeal student Anissa Murgo spelled correctly 'pitchblende' to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee Local Finals. She will compete in the national competition June 1-2 in Washington, D.C.

  • East County
  • News
Anay Patel has been studying for the state geography bee every night since he learned he would be competing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 30, 2011
Nolan student navigates way to Florida Geo Bee

Eighth-grader Anay Patel will compete in the 2011 Florida Geographic Bee at Jacksonville University.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Edibles: Where the young 'uns like to eat

The question posed to an assortment of Sarasota parents and grandparents was: "Where do you go out to eat when you are taking the kids or grandkids?"

  • East County
  • News
Sarai Miller and Sarah Burnett both play softball for Lakewood Ranch and are also student athletic trainers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
FRICK & FRACK

Lakewood Ranch seniors Sarah Burnett and Sarai Miller have been playing softball together since they were in the third grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Dynasty Elite Youth cheerleading squad already has won state and national cheerleading championships this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Dynasty Elite squad wins national championship

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance Youth team won first place in the level 2 large division at the All-American National Championships March 19-20 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brittany Kilduff chose Tennessee Weslyan over Bryan College and South Florida Community College, among others.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Mustang signs with Bulldogs

Lakewood Ranch High senior Brittany Kilduff signed a national letter-of-intent March 21 to play softball for Tennessee Weslyan College.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
COMMENT: America's pastime returns

For months, newsstands and magazine racks have been offering insight into all 750 active players in Major League Baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lucas Friss' dad gave him his first baseball bad when he was a toddler.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Lucas Friss

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Lucas Friss pitched a complete game, allowing three runs on 10 hits while striking out eight in the Thunder's 4-3 victory over district rival St. Stephen's March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Devin wall plays at the pitcher and second base positions.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Devin Wall

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

  • East County
  • Sports
Give Kids the World Kids Club member Ruth Parker, 6, who suffers from autism, heart disease and a brain tumor, was the 2008 honor child.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 30, 2011
Tara residents ready to tee off for charity tourney

Tara Golf & Country Club will host its 16th Annual Tara Members Charity Golf Tournament for Give Kids the World Village April 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 481 E. Royal Flamingo Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a swimming pool and 4,047 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.46 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Bay Isles home sells for $1.65 million

The Ontario corporation of 834564 Ontario Limited sold the home at 541 Harbor Point in Bay Isles Unit 1 for $1.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Business Observer

Sandbar, BeachHouse get wedding website recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Sosso
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Prudential Real Estate to open new Main Street office; FL Realtors Association recognizes local agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lit from within

Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice Allen and Barbara Hamilton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 29, 2011
The Carreno Dance Festival Luncheon

The Carreno Dance Festival Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Alma Abshier and Michelle Fournet
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 29, 2011
Spring Fling honoring Betsy Bagby

Spring Fling honoring Betsy Bagby

  • Black Tie
Jill Pook and Dawn Burcham
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 29, 2011
GALLERY: Oaks Club Women's Golf Association Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon

The Oaks Club Women's Golf Association held its annual Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 10,000 baseball fans saw Julia Gennocro perform.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2011
BRE student sings national anthem (VIDEO)

Braden River Elementary School student Julia Gennocro sang the national anthem before the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game March 23 at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • News
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