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  • February 16, 2011
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

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Green
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: David Green

David Green has been playing tennis competitively for about 10 years and plays often - rain or shine.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: In sync

Marilyn and Andy Vandermeer try out their kayak for the first time Monday, Feb. 14, on the bay near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
It's read everywhere: Brazil

BRAZIL. Now the Longboat Observer has really crossed the line: It traveled over the equator with Key residents Yolanda and David Noyes, who brought their newspaper on a 23-day cruise of the Amazon River. Here, the couple is pictured standing on the equator in Macapa, Brazil.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • February 16, 2011
Deal Us In

How to secure a difficult win

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs 02.17.11

Design work on the future Fort Hamer Bridge will be halted as engineers reexamine an environmental study for the project.

  • East County
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Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken near Beach Harbor Club in the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Inner Glow

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken near Beach Harbor Club in the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home in Riverdale features four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and a pool. It sold for $575,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 16, 2011
Riverdale home sells for $575,000

Larry and Shelley Stewart, of Goshen, Ind., sold their home at 4766 Mainsail Drive to Michael and Nancy Storey, Bradenton, for $575,000.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Cops Corner 02.17.11

The suspect was in the store and got upset over a store policy. He made some statements that he was possibly going to attack members of Walmart's staff.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 16, 2011
YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elenor Maxheim: "My style is pretty traditional, but I like a little flair, too."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

  • Black Tie
Judy Kirzner, Joanie Cohen, Sylvia Samet, Anita Cohen, Bonnie Chisling and Sandra Leshman
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 15, 2011
Key Club members show power of pink

At 'Go for the Cure' Sports Day, held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Longboat Key Club, members played golf and tennis to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation Suncoast Affiliate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
Group to host incorporation presentation

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Study Group will present about the potential incorporation of Lakewood Ranch and take resident questions during a forum Wednesday night.

  • East County
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Bicyclists are upset that the Florida Department of Transportation is willing to remove some of these signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2011
Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

Bicyclists upset with a potential reduction in bicycle signs claimed they weren't involved in the process at a meeting Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Baldwin wins Greater Tampa Junior Golf Tournament

Lakewood Ranch High junior golfer Connor Baldwin sank a 25-foot birdie putt on the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the boys 16-18 Greater Tampa Junior Golf event Feb. 13 at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Sports
CornerStone Title's Tom and Mary Howard sponsored speaker Alan Thompson.
  • By Sheila Longo
  • February 15, 2011
CornerStone Title hosts speaker Alan Thompson

More than 85 real estate professionals flocked to The Polo Grill and Bar to hear inspirational speaker Alan Thompson Jan. 27. Thompson, an expert in neuro-linguistic programming and mind-mapping techniques, delivered a speech titled, "Jet Pilots Don't Have Rear View Mirrors."

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Little Leaguers gear up for Opening Day

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little Leagues will welcome the start of the spring season with Opening Day Ceremonies Feb. 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2011
Mustangs send three to states

The Lakewood Ranch High wrestling team finished seventh at the Class 2A regional meet Feb. 11-12 at Charlotte High and had three wrestlers qualify for the state meet.

  • East County
  • Sports
Hemingway International Yacht Club of Cuba Commodore Jose Escrich with former Sarasota Yacht Club Commodore Kay Goodman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2011
Sarasota-Havana Regatta appears unlikely

Organizers have not gotten approval for travel to Cuba from the U.S. State Department.

  • Longboat Key
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The city would prefer to see a hotel built on the empty space north of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2011
Developers seek 'hotel' site

City commissioner will be asked to approve the start of negotiations with companies wanting to build next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
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Caleb Esler and Karlie Pleasant say they hope to get married in June.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2011
A Valentine's Surprise

Caleb Esler proposed to River Club resident Karlie Pleasant yesterday under an oak tree at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
One of the many tables at Shabbat Alive! dinner pose for a picture on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
Shabbat goes French at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El held a French themed dinner during Shabbat Alive! on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El. 190 people attended the dinner that was catered by Word of Mouth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
300 couples kiss after renewing their vows to one another at the Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
GALLERY: Couples renew their vows on Valentine's Day

Over 300 couples participated in this year's Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The dolphin nicknamed 'Taz' has been recovering at Mote since Jan. 13.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 14, 2011
Dolphin calf's recovery continues at Mote

The 6-month-old dolphin calf is receiving round-the-clock care and is in stable condition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater notified Lew Simon of his appointment Feb. 8.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 14, 2011
Simon appointed to state committee

Longboat Key Fire Rescue volunteer president Lew Simon accepted an appointment to two state committees last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Manatee commission to hold work session

Members of Manatee County Commission will meet at 9 a.m., Feb. 15.

  • East County
  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan will meet with LECOM representatives today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2011
Buchanan visits pharmacy center

U.S. Rep, Vern Buchanan is scheduled to tour the Community Pharmacy of Sarasota at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Larisa Tikhonenkova enjoyed looking at all of the different craft items that were available during this year's Greek Glendi.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Greek Glendi

Thousands of East County residents enjoyed the sights, sounds and smells of Greece during the 27th Annual Greek Glendi Festival Feb. 10-13 at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church. Festival-goers enjoyed authentic Greek cuisine, the sights and sounds of the Greek Company Orchestra and the Hellenic Folk Dancers Troupe, a Children's Adventure Zone, and a marketplace featuring custom jewelry and crafts, among others festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The crowd at the opening night of the Fabulous Arts Boutqiue on Thursday, Feb. 11.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2011
FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota

The Fabulous Arts Boutique brought out quite a crowd this past weekend. FAB was held at Art Center Sarasota and ran from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River's girls were ready to party at this year's Father/Daughter Dance.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: BRE Father/Daughter Dance

Braden River Elementary School's girls celebrated a special night with their dads during the school's annual Father/Daughter Dance Feb. 11. The girls came decked out in party dresses and corsages and hit the dance floor as the deejay spun tunes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brothers Jordan and Jaquavius Bing loved the warmth the fire gave during the cold evening.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Bonfire

A gigantic bonfire provided warmth and a comforting glow during Freedom Elementary School's Bonfire Feb. 11. Families snuggled together in blankets during the special night as Principal Jim Mennes kept the fire going throughout the night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anne Copeland, Yvette Cusack, Suzie Leith and Stephanie Keeley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 13, 2011
GALLERY: Oaks Valentine's Day Dance

Dinner at The Oaks for a celebration of Valentine's Day was the choice for many couples on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 12, 2011
YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines. YPG volunteers served a steak and champagne meal to more than 30 Pines residents who also took in a performance by the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elliott Waters with Lisa Ward, incoming president for Junior League
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: Stupid Cupid

Junior League of Sarasota County held its annual 'Stupid Cupid' party Saturday, at Ivory Lounge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Melissa Morrill and Laura Proctor show off their heart-shaped ruby rings.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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