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Kurt Schultheis
April 28, 2010

In Brief

Brenner donates funds to foundation; Jaleski says meeting was informative; Free condo foreclosure seminar

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Village peacocks ruffle feathers

Nuisance Wildlife Removal will begin culling the Village flock from 70 to 12 this week.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
April 28, 2010

Colony contractors disagree

One inspector says the buildings are in 'sound shape'; the other says he saw mold and fungi.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Longboat's turtle-nesting season off to a crawl

Loggerhead turtles nest from May through October.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

April 17 Feel the burn 2:26 p.m. - 2100 block of GMD. Larceny. Two men were arrested for stealing heartburn medication at a drug store and trying to return it at a grocery store. The Longboat Key Publix store manager positively identified the suspects and the men were taken to the Sarasota Jail.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Pam Eubanks
April 28, 2010

Battles inspire Ranch Relay

The Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life will be from 7 p.m., April 30, to 1 p.m., May 1.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
April 28, 2010

East County couple swings for the fences

C & H Baseball owners Rob and Danielle Huff last week broke ground on their new 17,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, of which 10,000 square feet will be dedicated to a baseball training complex for youth.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
April 28, 2010

News Briefs 04.29.10

Following a burst of algae blooms in Lakewood Ranch's lakes earlier this month, Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Operations staff now is working to implement a long-term lake maintenance program it has been working on for several months.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
April 28, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cooper Maxwell

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Cooper Maxwell.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 28, 2010

A tale of two teams

After starting the season 1-8, the Lakewood Ranch has won 12 of its last 18 games, earning the No. 2 seed in the Class 4A-District 10 tournament, which began April 27.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 28, 2010

OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Ande McDonald

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

East County
Sports

Dora Walters
April 28, 2010

Historic evening

The Longboat Key Historical Society delved into the Key's rich and varied history for its 'Elegant Benefit' fundraiser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Sarasota 2050 plan: economic death

Let's bring a little rational perspective to the discussion this Thursday when the Sarasota County Commission considers the fate of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Cops Corner 04.29.10

While the defendant was in the cosmetics department, he selected two packages of cologne. He then placed the merchandise inside his shirt and concealed the merchandise under both of his armpits.

East County
Cops Corner

Pam Eubanks
April 28, 2010

LECOM prescribes Mini-Medical School

As part of National Osteopathic Medicine Week April 18-24, medical students at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine took what they've learned to students at Nolan Middle School.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 16 through April 22, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Bay Isles home sells for $4 million

The Bay Isles sale was the top transaction for the recording week of April 12 through April 16, during which nine sales were consummated on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Birth Announcements 04.29.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

East County
Neighbors

Dora Walters
April 28, 2010

Player of the Week: Robert Dreyfus

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

Longboat Key
News

Adam Hughes
April 28, 2010

Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.71M

Six homes in The Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top this week's real estate.

East County
Real Estate

By Donna Swan
April 28, 2010

Deal Us In

The killing lead

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Business Observer 04.29.10

Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty on Monday announced Steve Bailey as its new vice president.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
April 28, 2010

SPORTS BRIEFS 04.29.10

Braden River High School will host its sixth annual summer basketball camp June 21 through July 8 for students in grades two through 12.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Real Estate Reports

Sister realty companies announce national winners; Pettingell finishes first quarter with strong results

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 28, 2010

Key welcomes Kitty Michael tournament

The 32nd annual Kitty Michael International Invitational Golf Tournament will take place from Sunday, May 2 through Thursday, May 6, on both the Harbourside and Islandside courses at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 28, 2010

Sunset Salute

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunset photo taken from 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

Michael Eng
April 28, 2010

Starbucks barista brings daughter to work

State Road 70 Starbucks barista Cyndee Vanderford introduced her daughter, Michelle, 13, to the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day April 22.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
April 28, 2010

BRMS student takes school's top post for a day

Eighth-grade student Victoria Tanner served as Principal for the Day at Braden River Middle School today.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
April 27, 2010

Hayes to serve up blueberry delights

Manatee County Commission Chair Donna Hayes will celebrate the local crop of blueberries as a Celebrity Chef at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Community Farmers Market at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E.