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Stevie Lee Romero dazzled audiences during the opening week of 'Oliver!' Photo by Denny Miller.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 8, 2010
Willis Elementary student stars in Players production

Stevie Lee Romero, 10, takes the lead role in his Manatee Players debut.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Donna Swan
  • December 8, 2010
Deal us in

Capitalize on a discovery play

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa will make several appearances throughout the month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Deck the Halls

From Santa's sleigh and candy canes to carolers and plays, Christmas is in full swing in the East County. And this week, Lakewood Ranch will celebrate the season with its annual Holidays Around the Ranch event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Manatee commissioners approve East County plaza

The Magnolia Plaza project should open in early 2012.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
News Briefs 12.09.10

Members of the Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association again organized a school-wide drive to benefit Manatee County children in need.

  • East County
  • News
Playwright Lindsay Price addresses students in her play.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Lakewood thespians welcome playwright

Playwright Lindsay Price watched Lakewood Ranch High School drama students perform her show, 'Somewhere, Nowhere.'

  • East County
  • Schools
Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Frame of mind

Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Cops Corner 12.09.10

After receiving a call about juveniles in a red car traveling north on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, deputies responded to the area and located the suspect vehicle, which was pulled over after a traffic infraction was observed.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 8, 2010
Riverdale home tops real estate transactions

LaSalle 115 Holdings LLC-Series 18 SFR sold the home at 557 Fore Drive to David and Jonnie Buffaline, Bradenton, for $795,400.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brian Cobb scored 25 points in a win over Sarasota Dec. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Panthers transfer sparks Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch High junior forward Brian Cobb is averaging 24 points and 14 rebounds per game for the Mustangs this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nikki Gainey said she is excited about the opportunity to coach the Lady Pirates.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Gainey returns to Pirates bench

Braden River High's all-time leading scorer Nikki Gainey returned to the girls soccer team this season as an assistant coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
layers included Connor Krug, Jake Krug, Nicolas Hadad, Chase Yniguez, Austin Jenkins, Rylan Buck, Christopher Short, Andrew Huxtable, Logan McGinnes, Carter Chapin and Logan Fiedler.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Sports Briefs 12.08.10

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Caitlyn Benedetto point guard is averaging a little more than 18 points a game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Caitlyn Benedetto

Braden River High senior Caitlyn Benedetto scored 53 points in three games this week, including 14 points in the Lady Pirates 47-31 victory over Manatee Nov. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
Community Golf Scores 12.08.10

Golfers post impressive scores on East County courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Emmons was a pitcher for The Out-of-Door Academy. He graduated in 2009.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Jen Blanco
  • December 8, 2010
ODA remembers Taylor Emmons

The former pitcher, a 2009 graduate, was killed in an accident Sunday in Coral Gables.

  • East County
  • News
Rosalie Iseli, Ruth Bader, Mary Richardson and Antonette Cunningham
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 7, 2010
Poinsettia Luncheon

Poinsettia Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Ann Mumsford, Pat Lonsdale, Bella Adams, Rochelle McKinney, Helen Fournier and Jane Doty
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 7, 2010
Golfers hold Frosty Frolic

The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't stop the Longboat Key Club Womens Golf Association from holding their annual Frosty Frolic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Key Club Harbourside Golf Course. The women bundled up in their coziest sweaters, santa hats and even a few reindeer antlers, and headed out for a round of nine holes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2010
County to test sewer lines in Palm-Aire area

County workers will be testing sewer lines on Ithaca Lane in the Palm-Aire area early Wednesday morning.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Lady Pirates top Manatee, fall to Lemon Bay and Port Charlotte

The Braden River High girls basketball team finished 1-2 this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Carol Whitmore has been on the commission since 2006.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 7, 2010
Board names 2011 chairman

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore today was named the chairman for 2011.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Lady Mustangs bounce back with win

After tying Braden River 0-0 Nov. 30, the Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team shut out Berkely Prep 6-0 Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
JV Mustangs finish third at Marauder Duals

The Lakewood Ranch High JV wrestling team finished 3-1 to capture third place at the Marauder Duals Dec. 4 at Clearwater Central Catholic.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Titans finish season undefeated

The Manatee East Little League Titans finished the season undefeated, capturing the Minors division championship Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Pirates open season 2-1

The Braden River High boys basketball team opened its season with a pair of wins over Booker and Cardinal Mooney Nov. 29 and Dec. 2 before falling to Sarasota Dec. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Mustangs top Rams

Tim Greenamoyer hit two free throws in overtime, propelling the Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team to a 75-72 victory over Sarasota Riverview Dec. 4

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 7, 2010
Blooms nip Buds in Rose Cup

The Rosedale Golf & Country Club 18-hole ladies held their annual Rose Cup Tournament Dec. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mayor George Spoll will reach his term limit after three consecutive two-year terms in the District 2 commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 7, 2010
District 2 race canceled

Harbourside resident Jack Jaret sent an e-mail to Town Clerk Trish Granger Dec. 7 withdrawing his name from the District 2 race.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Within four years, the city will build on the State Street parking lot a garage with at least 300 spaces.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 7, 2010
City to build second parking garage

A change in the Pineapple Square development agreement obligates the city to build a garage on State Street within four years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabelle Wright, La Musica Executive Director Sally Faron and Jack Wright
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

  • Black Tie
Sally Brown and event chair Kirsten Suss
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 6, 2010
Ho Ho Holly Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show

Ho Ho Holly Holiday Luncheon and Fashion Show

  • Black Tie
Westcoast School students Adar Pitts, Charles Martin III, Alyssa White, Amber Myers and Mikayla Fedd
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Bromeliad tree lights up the night

Selby Gardens held its first annual Bromeliad Tree Lighting Ceremony with champagne and music by the gospel choir of the Westcoast School for Human Development. The holiday kick-off event precedes the opening of Selby's tropical celebration, Lights in Bloom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 10 Key residents and business owners attended the regular meeting to show support for the Longboat Key trolley route.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Beach decision still lingers

The Longboat Key Town Commission has until Jan. 3 to make a decision on its island-wide beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tammy Kovar recently opened Yard Rx, a retail store, which offers lawn maintenance alternatives to homeowners, builders and developers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Yard Rx

Tammy Kovar opened Yard Rx Nov. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn Spencer, Betty Schoenbaum and Judy Cahn
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 6, 2010
Jewish Federation devotes day to women

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee held its fourth annual Women's Day Monday. The event is an opportunity for women to come together over lunch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All 2011 shirts are yellow with blue images.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 6, 2010
LBK Turtle Watch shirts now available

The 2011 shirts are available at the Chamber office and The UPS Store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The commission also will decide whether to help fund the Manatee portion of the trolley.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Commission may make beach decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission could decide whether to delay its island-wide beach renourishment project by a year at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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