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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2010
Beach Conditions Report updated to include oil spill information

The report is updated at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2010
OBITUARY: Margaret Brooks 'Peggy Goodrich' Annett

Margaret Brooks 'Peggy Goodrich' Annett died April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Dailey wins back-to-back singles titles

Out-of-Door Academy freshman Caroline Dailey captured her second consecutive overall singles titles in the Class 1A state tennis tournament April 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stacey Bargar
  • May 4, 2010
Stoneybrook cleans up

Heritage Harbour residents recently celebrated Earth Day with a special clean-up event.

  • East County
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  • By Maureen Flaherty
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams made a special appearance at a recent 'homeless box treat' hosted at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
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  • By Maureen Flaherty
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Lightning wrap up perfect season

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning varsity lacrosse team finished the season a perfect 12-0 and won the Sunshine State Lacrosse Conference Championship May 1, defeating the Wesley Chapel Warriors 11-7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission to fight Longboat Pass relocation

The Town Commission discussed how a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel will have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 3, 2010
OBITUARY: Stephen Winters

Stephen Winters, 61, was a skilled artist and guitar player.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission moves code changes forward

The Town Commission forwarded code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort to a second reading May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 3, 2010
New police headquarters needs more money

More than $3 million is expected to be added to the construction cost for the police building, but the entire project will still be under budget.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 3, 2010
McKitrick wins 158th golf championship

The Longboat Key resident won the International Seniors Amateur Golf Society Mid-Winter Championship.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission will discuss Longboat Pass issues

The Town Commission will discuss a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel the town believes could have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Renee Woods
  • May 3, 2010
Palm-Aire members enjoy dinner on Orient Express

Members of the Palm-Aire Country Club recently enjoyed a special train ride inspired dinner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2010
Budget workshop set for Wednesday

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a year-to-date expenditure analysis and discuss police and fire department staffing levels at a budget workshop 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 5.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
LLSA Chamber announces Small Business Awards finalists

Winners will be announced Thursday, June 17, at the 17th annual Small Business Awards Breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
Buchanan sponsors veterans' appreciation fair

The Veterans' Appreciation Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 at Freedom Elementary School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ranch Relay for Life

Lakewood Ranch's Relay for Life will take place from 7 p.m., April 30, through 1 p.m., May 1, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Whitney Beach Antique & Art Fair

The final Antique & Art Fair of the season will also feature a classic car show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
Longboat Library switches to summer hours

Library hours will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, from May 1 through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
OBITUARY: Jack Clayman

Jack Clayman, 91, was a Longboat Key resident and member of Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
Mill Creek home burglarized

A home in the 200 block of Mill Run East was burglarized yesterday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2010
Mustangs finish second in state

The Lakewood Ranch High boys tennis team finished second at the Class 3A state finals April 29.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Bashaw Elementary

The East County Observer caught up with children in Steve Spisak's fourth-grade class to find out what materials they most like to use in art class.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 30, 2010
Selby Foundation awards $1 million in grants

Twenty-eight local organizations were awarded funds ranging from $14,396 to $50,000. Twelve received the most top award.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2010
Senator calls for oil rig investigation

Town Hall received a letter from Sen. Bill Nelson this week bemoaning the oil spill off the coast of Louisiana.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 29, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Ciao, Italia!

Ciao, Italia! owner Carmine Estudo shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2010
Commission continues Villages hearing

Sarasota County commissioners postponed a vote on the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South until May 12.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Smile Smart Dental Center

Smile Smart Dental Center opened in Twelve Oaks Plaza in January.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2010
MTI students brighten smiles

This year's event served about 35 children.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2010
Freedom students take walk on 'wild side'

An annual walkathon recently raised more than $10,000.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Red-Light Cameras

The East County Observer caught up with some residents of Tara Golf & Country Club to get their thoughts on red-light cameras.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 29, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus

Students in Rolf Hanson's fifth-grade physical science class used spoons, tuning forks, mallets and salt to learn about sound waves.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 29, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Cannons Marina

Cannons Marina is a family-owned business offering boat sales, rentals and repairs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2010
Italian Republic knights local resident

Having recently been bestowed knighthood by the Italian Republic, the Sarasota Sister City of Treviso, Italy, honored Cavallere Richard Storm with a luncheon Wednesday, April 21, at Mattison's 41.

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