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Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

Trash cleanup will be treasure for Sister Keys

According to Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, the Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup will likely draw around 80 volunteers.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Our View: Fed beach funding a gamble

Living in paradise with beaches comes with a cost called renourishment. As Longboaters know, it's a steep cost, but a necessary oxygen for the Key's survival.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Rod Thomson
May 4, 2011

Running afowl of its own rules

The whole peacock dust-up should just be a fun moment worthy of a hundred groaning puns. Unfortunately, it is not.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LBK trolley schedules forced visitors into cars

Longboat Key
Opinion

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

'Officer D.' cited for police work

The Lido Shores Homeowners Association honored 20-year Sarasota Police Officer Donzia 'Officer D.' Franklin for her community service.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police noticed he tried to alter his expired tag with a magic marker. He was issued a court summons for multiple violations.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

OBITUARY: Barbara Stevens Patterson

Barbara Stevens Patterson was involved with volunteer and charity work with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and Project Literacy.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

OBITUARY: Mary Lee Lyons

As a resident of Longboat Key, Mary Lee Lyons served as team leader volunteer at the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

OBITUARY: Charles Koblentz

After retiring from American Trading and Production Co. (ATAPCO) in 1993 at age 75, Charles Koblentz moved to Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

A home in Bay Isles sells for $2.2 million

Isabella Paspa sold her home at 541 Harbor Cove Circle to John and Marilyn Kucharski, of Wayland, Mass., for $2.2 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Lakewood grad takes to the skies

Kyle Rademaker, a member of Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2006, recently was selected and commissioned to the U.S. Navy's Flight School in Pensacola.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Woodland shows appreciation for nurses

To celebrate National Nurses Appreciation Week May 6-12, Woodland - the Community Church will be baking and delivering cookies to nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and schools in the area as part of the "Luvin' from the Oven" campaign.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Chabad kids create Seder plates

Children and families celebrated Passover by making special Seder plates at Chabad Hebrew School's Ceramics FunShop April 17.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
May 4, 2011

Business Observer

Rios named director of communications at Key Club; Sarasota Cupcake Co. to open on St. Armands Circle; and Green Ginger Hair Design holds reception fit for royalty.

Longboat Key
News

By Donna Swan
May 4, 2011

Deal Us In

Making the contract is an accomplishment

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Sunset Swoop

Ed Schmith submitted this sunset photo, taken on the south end of the Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2011

MIRROR-IMAGE MOTHERS

In January, next-door neighbors Olivia Macey and Nadia Wood both celebrated the births of their baby girls, Ava Marianne Macey and Haven Makayla Wood, just two hours apart. This Sunday, they both will enjoy Mother's Day with their new little ones.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2011

Sarasota begins Cattlemen extension

The construction also marks the course for the lake at Nathan Benderson Park to accommodate a new rowing course.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2011

Baugh announces commission candidacy

Lakewood Ranch businesswomen Vanessa Baugh is the first to challenge incumbent Donna Hayes for the District 5 Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2011

STRUMMING & SPICE

Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground will host the Gator Creek Bluegrass Festival May 7.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2011

Good Earth closes on Main Street

The space will be reconfigured to fit up to five businesses. Two spots now are reserved.

East County
News

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

News Briefs 05.05.11

Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club turns 10; Students sweep TSA competition; Woman killed in car accident; Book clubs can win visit with author; Adviser announces grand opening; and Community Fund donates $105,000.

East County
News

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

Cops Corner 05.05.11

Unknown subject(s) entered the truck via its unlocked door and removed a cellular phone and a car charger. The total value of the stolen items is $120.

East County
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

OUR VIEW: Budget woes an opportunity

Like every other county and municipality in Florida, Manatee County is facing yet another round of budget cuts. But times of pain and crisis are always times of opportunity - with just a little vision.

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 4, 2011

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Slow down and save wildlife

East County
Opinion

Michael Eng
May 4, 2011

OBSERVED: To incorporate or not? That is the question

In my 11 years with the East County Observer, no single decision has carried as much weight as the one of whether Lakewood Ranch should become its own city.

East County
Opinion

Michael Eng
May 4, 2011

In memory: Adrian Shawn Littlejohn

In the last two months, we featured Adrian Shawn Littlejohn, the 1-year-old son of Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn who battled bravely a rare cancer, twice on our cover. Sadly, he died at 9:15 a.m., May 1, resting comfortably in his mother's arms.

East County
Opinion

Michael Eng
May 4, 2011

Braden River Elementary teacher releases CD

Teacher Rob Gorley's debut release, "Life," features music inspired by his family and his home in Mill Creek.

East County
Schools

Adam Hughes
May 4, 2011

Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $650K

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 18 and April 22.

East County
Real Estate

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

ODA captures district title

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Shorecrest Prep 1-0 to win the Class 2A-District 11 championship April 29. Also, Lakewood Ranch finished as the Class 4A-District 10 runner-up.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

Semifinals present challenge

I'm a journalist. I take notes and photographs. What I don't take are sides. However, I'm not afraid to admit then when covering a game, I have a tendency to, internally and silently, pull for the home team.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

Just the Stats 5.05.11

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

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Rhoda Tanui (VIDEO)

Fifteen-year-old East County resident Rhoda Tanui returned from a shoulder injury to win the Girls 18 Spring Super Series Tennis Tournament April 23-24 at Countryside Golf & Tennis Club in Clearwater.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Alex Long

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

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 4, 2011

SPORTS BRIEFS

Pirates outfielder signs with HCC; Distance squad anchors Lady Mustangs; and Wave Runners post impressive results.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
May 3, 2011

Ranch's Premier to host national tryouts

The Clearwater Chargers and the Premier Sports Campus of Lakewood Ranch invite soccer players to the United States Soccer Federation Development Academy tryouts from 6-8:30 p.m., May 4, at the campus in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Sports

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