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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 1, 2010
WB Plaza tenants open but wonder what's in store

Whitney Beach Plaza business owners continue to operate despite the pending foreclosure of the shopping center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 1, 2010
Deal Us In: Learn How to Count

Good bridge players play as though they can see through the cards. Actually, they are doing nothing more than counting.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Shipshape Sunset

Lawrence Wild submitted this sunset photo, taken at Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota. 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
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Ranch CDDs approve budgets

On average, residents in Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5 will see annual increases of about $20.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Two park projects nearing completion

A renovated Jiggs Landing should open in December. Work also has begun on Bennett Park near Interstate 75.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
NBA ref Bob Delaney launches campaign for overseas soldiers

Lakewood Ranch resident Bob Delaney, an NBA referee and former undercover agent, is asking for donations of clothing with familiar logos - whether name-brand drinks or sports team logos - for an upcoming drive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Cops Corner 09.02.10

Walmart security observed the defendant concealing items in his pockets and down his pants.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Sizzling couple needs your vote

One East County duo is hoping to earn the title of America's Hottest Culinary Couple.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2010
Ranchers endure Ironman Timberman

Nicole and Nick Clark, owners of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, recently competed in and finished the Ironman Timberman 70.3 triathlon Aug. 22 in Gilford, N.H.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Danny Walker

Danny Walker shot his lowest score in a tournament - a 68 - at the GSJGA Elite Tour held at The Oaks Country Club in Sarasota Aug. 19-20.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Aranibar preps for November run-off

Julie Aranibar and Jane Pfeilsticker will be vying for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat in November.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2010
Sarasota temple launches Hebrew classes in Ranch

Starting Sept. 14, Temple Sinai will be offering mid-week Hebrew classes at The-Out-of-Door Academy in Lakewood Ranch for students enrolled in its program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 1, 2010
'Friendly face' appears in East County

Actress Maggie Wheeler, best known for her role as Janice on 'Friends,' discussed Hollywood, her career and other topics during A Conversation with a 'Friend' Aug. 28 at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2010
Lakewood Ranch home sells for $840K

John and Jennifer Leibold of East Dubuque, Ill., sold their home at 7119 Ashland Glen to Aleene Crognale, Bradenton, for $840,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 31, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: The New Gate-Field School

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on students at The New Gate-Field School who were testing out the aerodynamics of paper airplanes they had designed for a team-building activity.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2010
OBITUARY: James 'Jimmy' Krohn

James 'Jimmy' Krohn, 85, was a decorated World War II veteran.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 31, 2010
Kiwanis Club requests signage

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is requesting town include its logo on the island's new welcome signs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 31, 2010
Pineapple Square building nears completion

Construction on the development's nearest retail location, at Main Street and Lemon Avenue, should be finished in two weeks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fairy Tails Boutique

If you've ever wanted to indulge in a sweet treat for yourself while outfitting your dog with the latest trends in fashion and accessories, Fairy Tails Boutique should be at the top of your list.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 30, 2010
Longboat suffers power outage

The town of Longboat Key and parts of the city of Sarasota had a power outage this morning.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 30, 2010
Sarasota election recount denied

A Charter Review Board candidate wanted a recount, claiming Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent wrongly encouraged her to concede.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 30, 2010
Harry's closes for summer vacation

The restaurant and deli will reopen in October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2010
Manatee County to hold workshop

Manatee County commissioners will hold a workshop Aug. 31 to discuss various county standards and regulations.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 30, 2010
Paving project postponed again

Recent rainfall and scheduling conflicts have postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 30, 2010
Ranch IDA adopts budget

Lakewood Ranch's Inter-District Authority today adopted a $3.5 million budget, which is down from last year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 28, 2010
Sarasota Beer Festival gets a thumbs up (WITH VIDEO)

With mouthwatering samples of wings, pizza and more than 100 kinds of beer, the Sarasota Beer Festival had something for everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • August 27, 2010
Pirates pummel Mooney Cougars

Braden River showed domination on both sides of the ball in its 34-14 win over Cardinal Mooney in the annual Kickoff Classic Aug. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti
  • August 27, 2010
Mustang D holds strong in preseason win

Despite last Friday's downpour, Lakewood Ranch's fans were in full force as the Mustangs kicked off their 2010 season with the annual Kickoff Classic.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2010
Woodland to host Wellness Expo 2010

The Wellness Expo 2010 event will be held at 6 p.m., Aug. 31, at Woodland, 9607 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: YMCA Splash Bash

The Back-to-School Splash Bash will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, 5100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2010
Moore shows commission interest

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore asked for a commission candidate qualification packet this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2010
Paving project postponed

Recent rainfall has postponed the beginning of a Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2010
Deputies to focus on DUIs

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is participating in a drunken driving through the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Erine Soller
  • August 27, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Knights welcome Haitian colleagues

An East County Knights of Columbus group recently helped install new members.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2010
Pineapple Square to speed up timeline

The development will cede control of the State Street parking lot and give up on its phase three in exchange for flexibility on its phase two plan.

  • Sarasota
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