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Observer Staff
April 14, 2010

Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at four top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

East County
News

Observer Staff
April 14, 2010

Cops Corner 04.15.10

The defendant entered the store and proceeded to the electronics department. She then selected 12 Nintendo DS games and concealed them in her purse.

East County
Cops Corner

By George Rauch
April 14, 2010

Market Watch: Beware of the new bull market

Interest rates are continuing to go up, which causes bond prices to go down.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 14, 2010

Business Observer 04.15.10

Recent activity in Lakewood Ranch is further confirmation of the continued recovery of the real estate market.Â

East County
News

Adam Hughes
April 14, 2010

Riverdale home sells for $850,000

Investment Services Inc. sold the home at 540 Fore Drive to Neil and Rena Doniger, Bradenton, for $850,000.

East County
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 14, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 2 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 14, 2010

Key Real Estate: Sales soar to 23 during week before Easter

Key real-estate sales more than doubled for the reporting week of March 29 through April 2, the week that led up to Easter.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 14, 2010

Business Observer

Oceanview Publishing will move to Mediterranean Plaza

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 14, 2010

Real Estate Reports

Bers, Petsinger earn short-sale certification

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Molly Schechter
April 14, 2010

Feinstein embodies 'aerobic grandma' title

When Wendy Feinstein read an article about the new fitness modality called TRX straps in last month's Observer, she invited Schecter to join her for a challenging workout.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
April 14, 2010

Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The USTA/ATP men's tennis tournament will take place from May 8 through May 15.

Longboat Key
News

By Donna Swan
April 14, 2010

Deal Us In

Always trust your partner's signals

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 14, 2010

Lawrence Glantz submitted this sunset photo taken at The Diplomat, 3155 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

Observer Staff
April 14, 2010

Health Matters - Longboat Key and Sarasota

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
April 13, 2010

SAR honors Longboat officer

Randy Thompson represented the Longboat Key Police Department at a recent Saramana Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution luncheon.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
April 13, 2010

Commission to consider dune restoration

At its regular workshop April 15, the commission will consider a budget transfer of $225,000 to help erosion on the north end of the island.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
April 13, 2010

Flames finish as National Runners-Up

The Gulf Coast Flames Bantam AA team finished the season as the National Runners-Up after falling to the Indianapolis Racers in the USA Hockey Tier-II 16 and Under National Championship game April 11.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
April 13, 2010

OBITUARY: Dorothy Fischer Packard

Dorothy Fischer Packard, 85, enjoyed bridge and golf.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
April 13, 2010

Police panel reviews minority forums

The Police Advisory Panel held one workshop in the black community and one in the Hispanic community to see whether police officers treat minorities differently.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
April 12, 2010

County considers school site

A proposal brought forward by Superintendent Tim McGonegal last year now will go to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners for consideration.

East County
News

Loren Mayo
April 12, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Picobello

This season, dress your divas and dudes up in Picobello's must-have knits, prints, swimsuits and shoes.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
April 12, 2010

OBITUARY: Elizabeth 'Beth' Wipperfurth Aeling

Elizabeth Wipperfurth Aeling was a Spring Lake, Mich., resident and former Longboat Key resident.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
April 12, 2010

Mote honors volunteers at ceremony

An awards ceremony honored 293 of Mote's volunteers April 8.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
April 12, 2010

Pension trustees disagree

Pension board trustees for the town's police and fire departments disagree about the severity of the state of the town's three pension plans.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
April 12, 2010

Demolition makes way for SMH bed tower

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is taking down its old energy center to create room for construction of its nine-floor bed tower.

Sarasota
News

Maria Amodio
April 10, 2010

Women's teams make great showing in division

The celebratory luncheon for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's combined USTA women's 70s and super senior teams was held April 7, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
April 9, 2010

Store Around the Corner: Universal Window Solutions

Universal Window Solutions has a large selection of windows, doors and hurricane protection products.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
April 9, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Gullett Elementary

Students in Kelly Huber's third-grade class at B.D. Gullett Elementary School were eager to share about their favorite books with The East County Observer.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
April 9, 2010

Bayflite brings lessons to life

The Bayflite helicopter made a special educational stop at Gullett Elementary School this morning.

East County
Schools

Kurt Schultheis
April 9, 2010

Longboat fire chief resigns

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Rich Dickerson resigned his post a year after being hired, citing family reasons.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
April 9, 2010

Registration open for LLSA Chamber golf tournament

The tournament is scheduled for May 28, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
April 9, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BEST: The Diamonds You Are Fundraiser

A luncheon at Re Federico will benefit the organization's new initiative.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
April 9, 2010

Valet-parking companies to address DID

The Downtown Improvement District is trying to decide if it should pay for three valet stands around downtown to help lessen the impact of downtown construction projects.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
April 9, 2010

Planning board recommends denial of Villages project

With a recommendation for denial by the Sarasota Planning Commission in tow, the project now will go before Sarasota commissioners for approval.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
April 8, 2010

IPOC addresses code changes

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White says the coalition believes the Planning and Zoning Board's decision to change codes 'was inappropriate and ill considered.'

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
April 8, 2010

Recipe and a Reservation: Cafe L'Europe

Cafe L'Europe Catering Director Terri Herlihy shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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