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  • Michael Eng
  • August 25, 2010
'Friends' star to appear in East County

Maggie Wheeler, aka Janice from 'Friends,' will perform this Saturday at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
CDD supervisors amend security expectations

CDD 4 supervisors hope the changes will help deter burglaries and other suspicious behavior in the community.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Cops Corner 08.26.10

A store manager stated a young male left the store and passed all points of sale without paying for a box of chicken and a box of doughnuts and ran from the store.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
College opens new nursing center

The Medical Technology & Simulation Center houses associate and baccalaureate level nursing programs, other health professions, science labs and classrooms.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Birth Announcements 08.26.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last Wednesday of each month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Lainee Jennings
  • August 25, 2010
Purvis pumped for Pirate prowess

With its third head coach in as many years, Braden River not only is familiar with change and adversity, but it also thrives on it.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Gene Venditti
  • August 25, 2010
O-line anchors 2010 Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch Coach Shawn Trent said the offensive line will determine the Mustangs' level of success this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 25, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Carly Mitchell

Haile Middle School student Carly Mitchell broke her ankle in May playing soccer. But just two weeks after rejoining practices, Mitchell, 13, and her teammates made it to the quarterfinals in the Challenge Sports 3v3 Nationals July 30 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 13 through Aug. 19, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 25, 2010
L'Ambiance unit sells for $2 million

Mitchell Pressman, of Olney, Md., sold Unit A-801 at the 145-unit L'Ambiance, 401 Longboat Club Road, to C. Warren and Mariana Olanow, of Rye, N.Y., for $2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 25, 2010
Aerobic grandma: How to successfully recondition yourself

Starting up an exercise program can be easier than you think. Use these tips from a local trainer to jump start your routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2010
Sunset Swirls

Ronald Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken 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
  • By Donna Swan
  • August 25, 2010
Deal Us In: What to lead

Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2010
Buchanan cruises to victory

U.S. Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, won the Republican primary against Don Baldauf by 49,290 votes, capturing 84% of the vote.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 24, 2010
Patterson prevails

Incumbent County Commissioner Nora Patterson's victory over Siesta Key businessman Mark Smith was one of several key races decided in Tuesday's primary election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2010
TOO CLOSE TO CALL

With just 245 votes separating challenger Julie Aranibar and incumbent Jane Pfeilsticker for the Manatee County School Board District 3 seat, both candidates will continue their campaigns to November's general election.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 24, 2010
Firefighters rise to training challenge (WITH VIDEO)

Firefighters from Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department and West Manatee and Englewood fire districts began high-rise training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2010
Primary polls open in Manatee

East county residents can vote in their precinct until 7 p.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 24, 2010
Key election races decided today

Democrats and Republicans choose their candidates for governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, county commissioner and many other races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Simply Spoiled Boutique

Simply Spoiled moved to its new location on Main Street July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2010
Bicyclists in fair condition after crash

Two women were struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 23, 2010
UPDATE: 'No votes lost' in machine glitch

After an early-voting machine malfunctions, the machine's owner conducted an investigation that concluded every vote will be counted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 23, 2010
Paving project starts tonight

The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved and the project will last until February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2010
County seeks history fair judges

No experience is necessary for helping judge student entries in the 27th Annual Manatee County History Fair.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2010
Bayflite transports two after Key accident

Two Sarasota County women were injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 20, 2010
Shot suspect could be connected to robberies

The man who opened fire on Sarasota sheriff's deputies and was seriously wounded when they returned fire could be the same suspect in a string of adult-store robberies in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2010
Firefighter high-rise training begins

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hotel renovations provide an opportunity for area fire departments to conduct high-rise building, life-saving and firefighting exercises.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2010
Home Depot lends hands to Boy Scout camp

About 65 employees of Home Depot volunteered their time and talents at Camp Flying Eagle during a special renovation project Aug. 19.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Main Street Bazaar

One of Lakewood Ranch's newest businesses is bringing a taste of its Anna Maria heritage to Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Early-voting machine malfunctions

The voting machine at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office had tabulated more than 2,000 votes before one of its counters reset. The supervisor of elections said no votes will be lost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Suspect, deputies exchange gunfire

According to a witness, a hit-and-run suspect with a gun jumped out of a stolen pickup and began firing at several sheriff's deputies. The suspect was seriously hurt, and, according to the witness, a deputy was also shot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2010
Vision Plan meetings scheduled

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson scheduled two Vision Plan subcommittee meetings in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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