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Robin Hartill
June 15, 2010

Player of the Week: Bill Vancelette

Bill Vancelette -- Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

Longboat Key
News

By Donna Swan
June 15, 2010

Deal Us In: A difficult hand to bid

Powerful 4-4-4-1 hands are difficult to bid.

Longboat Key
News

By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
June 15, 2010

Energetic Travelers: Return trip

Energetic Travelers Stuart and Lois Scheyer returned to Dubai after five years to see what kind of progress had been made in both the economy and country.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 15, 2010

Anniversary Present

Jim and Jane Novacek submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Beachcomber, 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive, while celebrating their 25th anniversary. The Novaceks had stayed at the Beachcomber 25 years ago while on their honeymoon. 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

Kurt Schultheis
June 14, 2010

Commission approves alternative project

The Town Commission approved an Islandside renovation-and-expansion project Monday that Longboat Key Club and Resort officials did not propose.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
June 14, 2010

Community Golf Scores 06.01.10 to 06.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Stephanie Hannum
June 14, 2010

Toulmin: philanthropist and humanitarian

Sarasota lost a vital part of the community with Virginia Toulmin's death June 13.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
June 14, 2010

OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
June 14, 2010

OBITUARY: Betty Sponaugle

Betty Sponaugle, 76, was a 15-year resident of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
June 14, 2010

Barbetta challenger had filed baseball suit

The woman, whose group filed a lawsuit against Sarasota County over its baseball negotiations, announced she's now running against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
June 14, 2010

Toddler found on Bee Ridge Road

A 2-year-old girl was seen walking along one of Sarasota's busiest roads at about 4 a.m. this morning. Her grandmother was arrested shortly afterward.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
June 14, 2010

County to hold budget discussion

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to find out which taxpayer-funded programs are most important to the community during a workshop June 15.

East County
News

Stephanie Hannum
June 11, 2010

Sarasota Father's Day Honorees Serenaded by Girls Inc.

The talented girls from Girls Inc. serenade four fathers honored at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, June 10.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
June 11, 2010

Unconditional Surrender deal is done

An agreement signed on the last day of an extended deadline paves the way for the controversial sculpture to stay on the bayfront for 10 years.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
June 11, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mariposa Nursery Garden Center and Gift Shoppe

This Lakewood Ranch gift shop stocks everything from pottery and garden tools to wind chimes and local artwork.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 11, 2010

Man missing off Longboat Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is handling a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
June 11, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Circle Summer Sidewalk Sale and Ninth Annual Craft Festival

The Craft Festival and Summer Sidewalk sale will offer something for everyone.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
June 11, 2010

Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

East County
News

Robin Roy
June 11, 2010

Main Street construction completed early

The installation of an underground waterline was supposed to be a monthlong project. Crews began wrapping up their work today - 19 days early.

Sarasota
News

Maria Amodio
June 11, 2010

Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
June 10, 2010

Moving On Up

Kiddie Academy celebrated the Class of 2010 during its VPK Moving Up Ceremony June 9. Surrounded by teachers, family and friends, 48 graduates donned caps and gowns and made their way across the stage to receive their diplomas. Following the ceremony, which included special programs by each of the three VPK classes, the students celebrated their achievements with cake and juice.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
June 10, 2010

Group spurs incorporation debate

Nearly 200 people attended a presentation about why the Friends of Lakewood Ranch group opposes incorporation.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
June 10, 2010

Longboat Island Chapel holds hurricane seminar

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke at the event.

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
June 10, 2010

Recipe and a Reservation: Blue Dolphin Cafe

The Blue Dolphin Cafe on Longboat Key shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
June 10, 2010

Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
June 10, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary (WITH VIDEO)

As children waited for the start of summer vacation June 9, The East County Observer caught up with first-grade students in Nikki Cucci's class at Freedom Elementary School and asked them about their summer vacation plans.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
June 10, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: The Economy

East County business professionals from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance rate our current economic situation.

East County
News

Robin Roy
June 10, 2010

Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
June 10, 2010

Commission makes economic predictions

Faced with having to trim at least $5 million from next year's budget, the city manager asks the commission to predict the city's future.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
June 10, 2010

Atkins: Park plan is anti-homeless

The vice mayor criticized an effort to revitalize Five Points Park and attract more activity there, calling it an attempt to move the homeless out of downtown.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
June 10, 2010

Conference to preserve downtown history

Founded by two downtown groups, SemCon 2010 hopes to gain economic benefits from the Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
June 10, 2010

Our View

The Van Wezel dilemma; FTC: Let's subsidize journalism

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
June 10, 2010

Cops Corner

June 1 Robinson Crusoe 10:07 p.m. - 800 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Person. A homeowner told police he saw several people camping on Edwards Island behind his home.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
June 10, 2010

Siesta Key condo sells for $1.3 million

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all real-estate transactions from May 10 to May 14.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Loren Mayo
June 9, 2010

+ (VIDEO) Camp Spotlight: Forty Carrots

In the following photos and video, campers at Forty Carrots Family Center showcase the exciting summer activities in which they're participating. Scroll down for video.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
June 9, 2010

Commission backs Islandside concept; decision stalled

The Town Commission wants the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work with town staff and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition to discuss more project revisions.

Longboat Key
News

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