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"We teach the kids that we've been blessed, so we try to give back," says Margaret Callihan, pictured with her husband, Matt, son Phil, and their two dogs, Lou and Nala.
  • By Loren Mayo and Maria Amodio
  • December 8, 2010
Season of Sharing helps community

Season of Sharing is a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Herald-Tribune Media Group that provides emergency, last-resort funding to families in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.

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  • December 8, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The structure for the church's windows are in place.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2010
Christ Church lays foundation for new building

Completion of the approximately $3 million building is scheduled for next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unit Penthouse D 1102 at the Orchid Beach Club Residences, 2050 Ben Franklin Drive, sold for $2,575,000. The 3,654-square-foot-unit has three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2010
Key Real Estate: Orchid Beach unit sells for $2,575,000

The sale was the largest of seven transactions that occurred during the week of Nov. 22 through Nov. 26, which was shortened by two days because of Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Carolyn Sutherland, Peggy Christ and Bill Halstead, members of the Old Braden River Historical Society, are thrilled with the new facility and its opening.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Jiggs Landing now open

Manatee County will celebrate the renovated Jiggs Landing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

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Howard Veit has ridden up to 150 miles in one day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 8, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Howard Veit

Longboat Key resident Howard Veit has been an avid cyclist for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2010
Heritage Harbour CDD OKs contracts

American Ecosystems will be responsible for lake/pond maintenance, while Eco Consultants will maintain wetlands.

  • East County
  • News
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
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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.

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

The Magnolia Plaza project should open in early 2012.

  • East County
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    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
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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.

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  • 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
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