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Jen Blanco
May 19, 2010

OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Madison Mumma

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

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 19, 2010

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Madison Daunt

The Observer spotlights triathlon athlete Madison Daunt.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
May 19, 2010

Cops Corner

May 7 Weapon watch 5:43 p.m. -- Off the Key. Assist Other Agency. Sarasota police advised Longboat officers to be on the lookout for a 50-year-old man with brown hair and a mustache walking northbound with a gun in his hand. The man could not be located.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Pam Eubanks
May 19, 2010

Gov. Crist signs Wandall bill

Gov. Charlie Crist this afternoon signed the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's Lakewood Ranch branch. The bill is named after an East County man who was killed in 2003 by a red-light runner.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
May 19, 2010

Lights. Camera. Action.

They put the entire project together in just four days. By the time area leaders gathered Monday, May 17, they were ready to tell the world about the Sarasota area.

Longboat Key
News

By Virginia Sanders
May 19, 2010

Turtle-nest season begins

The 2010 turtle-nesting season officially began May 1, with many more serious problems facing the sea-turtle population than ever before.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
May 19, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of May 7 through May 13, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
May 19, 2010

Longboat Key home sells for $6.65 million

George and Elizabeth Tomaszewicz, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Linda Scott, trustee of the Florida Land Trust Agreement, of Longboat Key, for $6.65 million. The sale, recorded April 28, at the Sarasota County Courthouse, marks a 2010 record on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
May 19, 2010

Real Estate Reports

Tim Field earns foreclosure and short-sale certification; St. Hilaire joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Longobardi named sales associate for Rive Isle.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Donna Swan
May 19, 2010

Deal Us In

Takeout double

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
May 19, 2010

Brilliant Breakthrough

Ted Feldewerth submitted this sunset photo taken from White Sands of Longboat, 5114 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 Hartill
May 18, 2010

First turtle nest of season spotted on LBK

The nest is located just south of the 7-Eleven.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 18, 2010

Sign code discussion gets confusing

The Planning and Zoning Board had more questions after reviewing potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
May 18, 2010

County files motion for summary judgment

The county is fighting a lawsuit filed by cell tower developer, Vertex, because it refused to allow the construction of a telecommunications tower in River Club.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
May 18, 2010

County files motion for summary judgment

The county seeking a motion for summary judgement in a case

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
May 18, 2010

Pirates pitcher headed to Florida State College at Jacksonville

Braden River High senior Austin Platt will sign a letter-of-intent May 20 to play baseball for Florida State College at Jacksonville.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 18, 2010

Community Golf Scores 05.03.10 to 05.16.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
May 18, 2010

Underwater robots sent to search for oil

On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 18, 2010

Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott resigns

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the police chief was not instituting enough changes to the department.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 18, 2010

Paid parking on hold again

City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
May 18, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Baci

Cafe Baci owner Roberto Mei shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 17, 2010

Hunter guilty of DUI manslaughter

Former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter was found guilty in the death of fellow coach and friend Doug Garrity.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 17, 2010

P&Z will review sign code

The Planning and Zoning Board will review potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
May 17, 2010

Man on the Street: Oil Spill

The Observer asked Longboat Key business owners whether they think tourism will be affected by the recent oil spill.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 17, 2010

Local leaders film YouTube video

Area business people and elected officials met Monday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key to shoot a video promoting the Sarasota area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
May 17, 2010

Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
May 17, 2010

Key home sells for $6.65 million

The sale is the largest on Longboat Key in 2010.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Maria Amodio
May 14, 2010

Recipe and a Reservation: Harry's Continental Kitchens

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynne Christensen share an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vanessa Moody
May 14, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA seniors

Now at the close of their high school careers, some Out-of-Door Academy seniors share what they have learned at ODA and pass on their wisdom to incoming freshman.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 14, 2010

Coast Guard prepares plans for oil protection

The U.S. Coast Guard has a strategy in place for the oil spill in the Gulf that includes plans for Longboat Pass and New Pass.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
May 14, 2010

Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

East County
Sports

Robin Roy
May 14, 2010

Downtown to feature new sculptures

The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Vanessa Moody
May 13, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Summer Blockbusters

With summertime fast approaching, Hollywood already has announced much of its summer blockbuster lineup. The Observer caught up with some movie buffs at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas May 12 to find out which flicks are garnering the most hype.

East County
News

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