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Pam Eubanks
August 4, 2010

Former BRHS student confesses to 10 area burglaries

Justin Lizardi, 20, is facing charges for burglarizing homes throughout the East County.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
August 4, 2010

American Ideals founder to create Ranch Arts Council

Robert Moffa said the council would bring much-needed art and culture to the East County community.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
August 4, 2010

Sibling Celebration

East County residents Brooksann, Savannah and Connor Cummings created memories at Camp Able July 19-24.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
August 4, 2010

News Briefs 08.05.10

Manatee County commissioners last week approved 4-3 an increase of 10 cents for every $1,000 of assessed value on Truth in Millage notices that will be sent to tax payers in August.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 4, 2010

The complainant noticed a large garbage can was out of place and up against the security fence to the resident community pool. After reviewing the surveillance video, a white male suspect was observed moving the garbage can and using it to climb over the fence.

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

FC Sarasota makes waves at Surf Cup

The FC Sarasota U17 boys team posted a 1-1-1 record at the 30th annual Surf Cup July 31 through Aug. 2 in San Diego.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Shannon McCarthy

Fifteen-year-old Shannon McCarthy set personal bests in five of six events at the Florida Senior Championships July 22-25 at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 4, 2010

Southeast Seminole qualifies for AAU nationals

Anthony Lanzi finished third in shot put at the AAU Club Championships in Orlando.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 4, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 23 through July 29, in order of dollar amounts.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
August 4, 2010

Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.8 million

Sharon Catallo, of Wetumpka, Ala., sold her home at 6417 Gulfside Road in the north-Key Sleepy Lagoon subdivision to Sunset 55 LLC, a Florida limited-liability company registered to Jim Allen, also of Wetumpka, for $1.8 million.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 4, 2010

WEATHER: Moonlit Morning

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Beachplace, 1109 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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 Roy
August 3, 2010

Baseball lawsuit revived on appeal

Defeated in their initial Sunshine-violation suit against Sarasota County, two citizen groups will file an appeal today.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 3, 2010

Gault presents vision suggestions

Key resident Bob Gault believes the town needs to acquire input from potential visitors to see how Longboat Key is perceived.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
August 3, 2010

Council of Governments meets tonight

Topics of discussion will include a hurricane exercise follow-up and post-disaster redevelopment planning.

East County
News

Stephanie Hannum
August 3, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: FantaSea

Located on St. Armands Circle, FantaSea is a peaceful haven with a calming aroma.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Sharon Frank
August 3, 2010

Primrose kids collect for 'precious pets'

Children collected more than 300 canned and dry pet foot items for a local animal sanctuary through their Precious Pets program.

East County
Schools

Jen Blanco
August 3, 2010

NRNLL Softball to host fall registration

North River National Little League Softball will hold registration for its upcoming fall season from 6-8 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27 and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 21 and 28.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 2, 2010

Fall soccer registration dates set

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold registration for the upcoming fall recreational soccer season from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 7, 21 and 28.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
August 2, 2010

Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 2, 2010

Longboat Key Dental open for business

Dr. Lawrence Kassouf will practice full-time on the island.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
August 2, 2010

BCC invites business owners to forum

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners invites local business people to its "We are Listening, Part II" forum Aug. 2.

East County
News

Robin Roy
August 2, 2010

Parking garage reaches milestone

With support piling in place, crews building the Palm Avenue parking garage will begin pouring the concrete on the first elevated parking deck.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 2, 2010

Longboat tax rate rising

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-11 suggests a millage rate of 1.8872 mills, higher than the current rate of 1.5 mills.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
August 2, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Gecko's Grill and Pub

Gecko's Grill and Pub Head Chef Gordon Yates shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 2, 2010

BRE kids stage sno-cone benefit

Braden River Elementary student Olivia Leckie, 9, and some friends armed themselves with signs and homemade T-shirts and sno-cones and cookies for sale on Olivia's street in Riverwalk Ridge on Aug. 1.

East County
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
July 30, 2010

IPOC challenges project approval

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition, as expected, filed a legal challenge in Sarasota, seeking a new hearing to challenge the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project approval.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
July 30, 2010

Turtle nest excavations scheduled for Friday night

Volunteers will excavate three nests that have hatched on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
July 30, 2010

Mote works with National Aquarium, Johns Hopkins on study

The study will analyze the pre- and post-Deepwater Horizon oil spill impact status of Sarasota Bay.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
July 30, 2010

Webster plans commission comeback

Longboat Key resident Joan Webster is planning a return to the Town Commission after a two-year absence.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
July 30, 2010

Neighbor honored for life-saving heroics

The Good Samaritan and four sheriff's deputies received awards for rescuing people from a burning home and a burning car.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
July 29, 2010

Colony conference deemed 'productive'

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort President and General Manager Katie Moulton told The Longboat Observer that all parties worked together and made some progress Wednesday.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
July 29, 2010

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Kids Activity Center (WITH VIDEO)

This week, The East County Observer caught up with children at Kids Activity Center to find out what they loved most about the center's Summer Vacation Camp, which features in-house field trips, gymnastics, crafts and other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 29, 2010

Siesta drummers sound off on Circle

Shane Denizard has gotten used to people gawking at him when he tells them his age.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 29, 2010

Church throws Back to School Bash

Sarasota Nazarene Church will give away 1,000 backpacks chock-full of school supplies at its Back to School Bash Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 29, 2010

PEO awards student scholarships

Chapter CE of the Philanthropic Educational Organization honored scholarship recipients Vera Melnichuk, Morgan Courter and Jennifer Decanha during a luncheon July 28, at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
July 29, 2010

City to revisit take-home policy

Since 2001, police officers have been able to take their patrol cars home with them if they adhere to strict rules, but commissioners want to explore whether the policy's costs outweigh its benefits.

Sarasota
News

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