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  • Molly Schechter
  • March 18, 2010
Cardinal Mooney celebrates '50 Years of Excellence'

A capacity crowd of 400 students, teachers and alumni filled two gymnasia-turned-ballrooms for Cardinal Mooney High School's 50th anniversary celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
Cops Corner

March 9 In shock 6:36 p.m. - 2900 block of Clark Road. Civil Disturbance. A woman called deputies because she was upset at how messy her tenant's room is and complained that her electric bill has skyrocketed since the tenant arrived. A deputy gave her information on how she can evict her tenant.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 18, 2010
Real Estate: Three-bedroom Harmony home sells for $645,000

A home in Harmony tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Feb. 17 to Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
Colorful rendering falls victim to codes

A black-and-white sign at 6400 Gulf of Mexico marks the location of the new sanctuary of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
Group seeks Key chess enthusiasts

Attention chess enthusiasts: Dick O'Dowd is gathering a group of players to meet for weekly chess matches on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
Bargain shopping sees lucrative return at sale

John Vorel, a volunteer at the annual St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's rummage sale, shares the story of how one shopper got a surprisingly sweet deal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
After 50 years, couple's love stays in style

On March 5, Linda and Joseph Meece, who now live in Crystal River, celebrated their 50th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2010
80 years and still soaring

Whitney Beach resident John Crimaldi recently got a surprise for his 80th birthday when his family and his best friend, R.J. Holland, and Holland's wife paid him a surprise visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 18, 2010
Islander Club resident speaks about the politics of happiness at Islander

Islander Club resident Derek Bok spoke about his most recent book, "The Politics for Happiness: What Government Can Learn from the Research on Wellbeing," March 12 to his fellow condominium residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2010
BIW hosts relaxing afternoon

Game Day, held March 17, at Temple Beth Israel, was attended by more than 70 people. Players had a choice of games; mah-jongg, bridge and Scrabble were the most popular options. The event was sponsored by the Beth Israel Women.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2010
Whitney Beach hosts prized picnic

Residents of Whitney Beach Conservancy gathered for their annual picnic March 17. As usual, members took turns at games of skill, and winners were rewarded with prizes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Irrigation dilemma warrants consideration

Lakewood Ranch Community Development District supervisors will work to develop a strategy for addressing irrigation problems and reclaimed water during an upcoming planning session.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Lakeridge Falls death under investigation

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office believes the victim, whose identity has not yet been released, may have committed suicide.

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 17, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Out of Door Academy

Students in Renee Pitts' third-grade class explain the importance of eating fruits and vegetables, which they learned for their upcoming play, 'Five a Day Live.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Owner asks commission to rezone historic property

The dual-zoned property at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 1946 by Longboat Key's first mayor, Will LePage.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Club submits suggested code revisions

The Longboat Key Club and Resort submitted a list of seven clarifications to the town's zoning code on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 17, 2010
SPECIAL REPORT: Will they save the Colony?

Randy Langley and David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony dispute. They think their plan can satisfy the parties and restore the resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
SMR considers sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch may build an amateur complex with as many as two dozen soccer fields near the Lakewood Ranch post office.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Honoring Our Eagle

The male bald eagle at the nest on Pope Road by Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community died recently. His mate is seeking another partner to help raise their two eaglets.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
IDA board reiterates support for Fernandez

Lakewood Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he would consider an anonymous survey of his employees, but the IDA has not required it.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
Key 7-Eleven negotiates new lease

The 7-Eleven convenience store on Longboat Key might disappear this summer unless a new 15-year lease can be agreed upon soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
White questions Hackett

Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key's Islandside project application.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Memorial Service for Herbert Sapstein

A memorial service for Herbert Sapstein, 80, of Longboat Key, who died March 1, will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Tiny's of Longboat Key to close March 31

The north-Key bar will close after three decades of operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
Candidates submit final contributions

Commission candidates submitted their final campaign contributions and expense reports to the Town Clerk's Office Friday, March 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a woman for passing two cars in a right-turn-only lane. Another driver stopped and told police that he was glad she got caught, because she tailgated him and forced him into the emergency lane when she attempted to pass him on the right and come back onto the road. The driver, who received a ticket for reckless driving, told police she was late for an art show at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Tangerine Bay condo sells for $1,695,000

The transaction was the largest of the 13 sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses for the recording week of March 1 through March 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 5 through March 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team opened its spring season March 2. The team has a perfect 3-0 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Pirates Prevail

The Braden River High baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 5-3 March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Lakewood volleys for perfection

The boys tennis team is looking to ride its 29-match winning streak toward another undefeated season and district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Olivia Ortiz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer

Barbara Brichford named homeowner liaison manager; Seeger earns professional yacht broker designation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 17, 2010
Apple Jelly aims to stop the jiggles

Apply Jelly Studios offers fun new ways to spice up your workout.

  • Longboat Key
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