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Nicholas Caldwell in the pool at the YMCA.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 11, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Nicholas Caldwell

Nicholas Caldwell is a senior at Riverview High School and swims for both his school's swim team and year-round for the YMCA Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor McClain-Mock blend up samples of delicious frozen mimosa and red wine treats.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Merry Mistletones serenade shoppers at Morton's

Morton's held its "Holiday Affair," featuring chocolates, frozen treats, cheese, Christmas carolers and cider galore on Thursday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Glen Men singers perform for the crowd.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2010
Man on the Street: Veterans Day (VIDEO)

We attended The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch's fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon and asked attendees, 'What does Veterans Day mean to you?'

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Redgrave and Helen Alexander enjoy themselves at the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans honored at the Glenridge

Over 80 people attended the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge on Thursday afternoon. Many who were in attendance were veterans from a variety of different wars and served in many different capacities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 40 people attended a Longboat Key Vision Plan special meeting to express their opinions on the revised plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 11, 2010
Vision Plan debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson and the Town Commission discussed the Vision Plan Nov. 11 at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Mike Blakely selected for All-American Bowl

Manatee High star running back and East County resident Mike Blakely was recently selected for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-Chairs Julie and Phil Delaney with Tana Sandefur
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Old-Fashioned New England Clambake

Old-Fashioned New England Clambake

  • Black Tie
Nate Jacobs, Christine Jennings and Howard Millman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2010
'Harlem Nights 2'

'Harlem Nights 2'

  • Black Tie
Board president Alan Quinby and president elect Jasmine Candlish
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Let the Season Begin honoring Susan Stockham

Let the Season Begin honoring Susan Stockham

  • Black Tie
Steve Arnold, Christian Bartolacci and Carl Wakely with the West Florida Golf Tour
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
Chambers unite at Business After Hours (VIDEO)

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce hosted the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours networking event Wednesday, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
Ceviche Restaurant anniversary to feature flamenco

To kick off the celebration of its third anniversary, Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant will host "A Night in Barcelona" at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairmen Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year

Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The issue regarding who owns items inside Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units will have to be resolved in another courtroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2010
Colony trustee's motion denied

U.S. bankruptcy trustee William Maloney's motion for a bankruptcy judge to reconsider his previous request to walk away from furniture and furnishings at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort was denied Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marlene Pust, the first person to volunteer at the Senior Friendship Center Living Room, and Betty Wendholt
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 10, 2010
Senior Friendship Center celebrates 30th anniversary

The Senior Friendship Centers celebrated the 30th anniversary of their Living Room adult day services on Wednesday, Nov. 10, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The Brother William Geenen Living Room was the first building in the nation to be designed and built solely for the adult day care for the frail and handicapped elderly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Braden River High volleyball team will face Fort Myers in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Nov. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2010
Lady Pirates advance to regional final

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated George Steinbrenner 3-0 in a Class 4A-Region 3 semifinal match Nov. 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Tiny bulldog gets a big break

Chuck, a French bulldog, recently took a tumble off the bed and broke his right leg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Bozzi
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

We asked Longboaters to share their connections with Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Workers are preparing to barricade streets in advance of Thursday's Veterans Day parade on Main Street.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 10, 2010
Veterans Day ceremony includes flag dedication

The annual parade will conclude with a ceremony dedicating the new Five Points roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Longboat ranks No. 2

For the first time, Longboat Key made Conde Nast Traveler magazine's Readers' Choice Survey. But Kiawah Island, S.C., still holds the top island-destination spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles shows off the view from his restaurant’s roof.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2010
Mar Vista seeks second story

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles plans to add a second-story addition onto his restaurant in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mar Vista General Manager Joe Rogers, Jayme Hagedorn and Jordan Hodson tally the dollar bills.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Longboat Lookback

Longboat Lookback

  • Longboat Key
  • News
FIRST Prize/The Longboat Observer: Sophia Nibi took The Longboat Observer to Yerevan in historic Armenia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named

After nearly 7,000 votes, the grand-prize winners from The Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers are Tim and Lisa McElhiney, who caught up on all their East County news while in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Briefs

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 10, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Our View

Rural red, urban blue

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Organizational Review Subcommittee discusses its findings Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Town Hall as town department heads listen.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2010
Subcommittee reviews its findings

About two-thirds of the Organizational Review Subcommittee's findings will be implemented at Town Hall. The main issues with town operations were better communication and customer service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2010
Town files BP oil claims

The town of Longboat Key hopes to be reimbursed for approximately $20,000 in expenses accrued when preparing for possible Deepwater Horizon oil-spill effects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"A lot of people joked that LST stood for 'large, slow target," says U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley as he looks through photos of tank landing ships like the USS LST-50, which he was stationed on during World War II.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 10, 2010
Veteran looks back on military career

On the eve of Veterans Day, Longboater and U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley looks back on his experience during World War II.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Bostic was declared the winner of the "swimsuit" portion of the "Ms. Longboat Key: 50 and Fabulous" Contest five years ago.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Town plans low-key 55th anniversary celebration

The town of Longboat Key will turn 55 years old on Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Martin Von Cannon, left, and his wife, Deb, both have served the country in the U.S. Army.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Dynamic Duo

Creekwood residents Deb and Martin Von Cannon are both veterans of the U.S. Army.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Brandt, general manager, and Zach Hesse, public relations for Stoneybrook Golf Club
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Stoneybrook golf course under new ownership

Soon after Mark and Cindy Pentecost purchased their house in Heritage Harbour, they became the owners of the community's Stoneybrook Golf Club.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2010
Heritage Harbour preps for maintenance change

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will assume responsibility for the community's lake and wetland maintenance in January.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 27 Iguana get my figurines back 700 block of Dream Island Road. Larceny. A real-estate agent reported that two exterior ceramic iguana wall figurines were missing from one of his client's homes. The multi-colored iguanas are valued at $100.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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