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Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

This is the year. These are the elections to sweep out the status quo and start anew. Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

East County
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
August 11, 2010

Resident spearheads oil-spill cleanup training

Old Braden River Historical Society founder Denise Kleiner now is turning her attention to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
August 11, 2010

ODA welcomes athletic director

Noel Beaulieu took over as ODA's athletic director July 1, replacing Jason Peters, who moved to Memphis, Tenn.

East County
Sports

Michael Eng
August 11, 2010

Lifter preps for Olympic run

Weightlifter Andrew Sweeney, a 2002 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School, recently set the Florida state record in the snatch.

East County
Sports

Michael Eng
August 11, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Gail Zinn

Rosedale resident Gail Zinn used her 5-wood to ace the 129-yard No. 7 hole at Rosedale Golf and Country Club Aug. 1.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

Cops Corner 08.12.10

The victim has been receiving telephone calls from a certain phone number. He answered a few times, but the caller speaks only Spanish, and the victim could not understand him.

East County
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
August 11, 2010

Lake Club home sells for $975,000

Ryan and Tracy Fox, Bradenton, sold their home at 8380 Catamaran Circle to James and Kim Longhitano, Lakewood Ranch, for $975,000.

East County
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
August 11, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 30 through Aug. 5, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
August 11, 2010

Bird Key lot tops sales for final week of July

Terry and Mariann Moss, of West Des Moines, Iowa, sold the vacant, waterfront lot at 223 Robin Drive, on Bird Key to Leon and Kathie Pokoik, 571 Putter Lane, for $1,995,000.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

Bob Dizon submitted this sunset photo, taken near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub on the north end of the Key. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 10, 2010

Victims of Key accidents in fair condition

Two men were transported by Bayflite to Bayfront Medical Center Saturday.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
August 10, 2010

Advocacy group endorses candidates

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government recently announced its endorsement of two candidates in the local county commission race.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
August 10, 2010

Child survives near-drowning

An 18-month-old child in Woodridge Oaks is OK after nearly drowning last night.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 9, 2010

Colony groups set for liquidation

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted the bankruptcy filing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's partnership to a Chapter 7 liquidation Monday and gave the owners complete control of their units.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 9, 2010

OBITUARY: The Rev. Kenneth 'Father Ken' Higginbotham

The Rev. Kenneth Higginbotham, 82, was serving at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church at the time of his death.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 9, 2010

Community Golf Scores 07.14.10 to 08.07.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
August 9, 2010

School board discusses class-size impacts

Manatee County School District officials tonight will hold a public hearing to discuss how they will meet class-size amendment restrictions this fall.

East County
News

Robin Roy
August 9, 2010

Early voting begins today

Voters can cast their ballots at four locations in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
August 7, 2010

Bayflite responds to two Key accidents

The men were taken by helicopter Saturday to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 7, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 6, 2010

Superintendent challenges FCAT grades

The Florida Department of Education today released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results. The Manatee County Schools Superintendent Tim McGonegal is questioning the accuracy of the results.

East County
Schools

Robin Hartill
August 6, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Steff's Stuff

Stephanie Claussen opened Steff's Stuff in Whitney Beach Plaza two-and-one-half years ago.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 6, 2010

BRE student signs national anthem (WITH VIDEO)

River Club resident Levi Waxler signed the national anthem at the Ray's game Wednesday night.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 6, 2010

Brown running for second term

District 4 Commissioner Jim Brown has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
August 6, 2010

City cancels state of emergency

With less than a 1% chance of the oil spill affecting Sarasota's beaches, the city canceled the state of emergency declared in May.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
August 5, 2010

Wallenda to perform on St. Armands Circle

The performance will be filmed for a 'Discovery Channel' program.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 5, 2010

Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
August 5, 2010

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Lakewood Mustang Soccer Camp

This week, children ages 6-14 gathered at Lakewood Ranch High School for the Lakewood Ranch Mustang Soccer Camp.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 5, 2010

Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 5, 2010

Glenridge scoops up sweet surprises

It was "Sundae Sunday" at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Sunday, Aug. 2, at the community's annual ice cream social.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 5, 2010

Five Points flags questioned

Criticized as being historically inaccurate, a veteran asks the city to consider raising only the American flag in the middle of the Five Points roundabout.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 5, 2010

Applications flood in for Sarasota police chief post

The city has heard from more than 70 people around the country interested in becoming the city of Sarasota's next chief of police.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 5, 2010

Alta Vista traffic circle to change

Neighborhood complaints have spurred the city to alter some of the features of a Shade Avenue traffic circle. If residents aren't pleased with the changes, the circle will be removed.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 5, 2010

Funds sought for downtown circulator

The city is seeking a dedicated downtown transportation line to make frequent stops at Sarasota's major employment, cultural and business centers.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 5, 2010

News Briefs 08.05.10

The contractor building the Palm Avenue parking garage has taken a significant step. It began pouring concrete for the floor of the first elevated parking deck.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 5, 2010

Observer Updates 08.05.10

The $300,000 facelift at the Church of the Redeemer is nearly complete, except for a set of plantation shutters that has yet to be delivered.

Sarasota
News

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