Your Observer

By Donna Swan
March 17, 2010

Deal Us In

Reverse bids

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

Russ Gervais submitted this sunset photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club. 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

By Keith Reeves
March 17, 2010

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch HOAs out of control

With all the real problems in the world today, why do we create aggravations for ourselves (by ourselves essentially) on trivial things such as shells and small signs?

East County
Opinion

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Incorporation

Readers respond to Lakewood Ranch's first public meeting regarding incorporation.

East County
Opinion

By Dawn Landreville
March 17, 2010

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident questions 'Click It' tactics

I don't believe parents dropping children off on school property should be targets of the sheriff's office.

East County
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
March 17, 2010

Bowling alley project in the gutter

Hubbard Entertainment's proposed bowling alley in Lakewood Ranch is the second project in the development's planned entertainment hub to fail.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
March 17, 2010

BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
March 17, 2010

Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

East County
News

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

Cops Corner 03.18.10

The suspect was observed placing items into the bottom of a stroller by Wal-Mart security. She was detained without incident.

East County
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

Business Observer 03.18.10

The Founders Club announced last week the opening of the Turnberry, a new one-story model by Todd Johnston Homes.

East County
News

Adam Hughes
March 17, 2010

Lake Club home sells for $1.221M

Marc Rutenberg Homes Inc. sold the home at 15809 Clearlake Ave. to Ray and Loretta Harris, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.221 million.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

Health Matters - East County

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

East County
News

Observer Staff
March 17, 2010

Health Matters-Longboat Key & Sarasota

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

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
March 16, 2010

Tanzanian Bishop visits All Angels

The message was one of hope and faith when Bishop Sadock Makaya of the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania spoke at All Angels Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 16. The Bishop Makaya spoke about his experience with the church and then answered questions from members of the parish.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
March 16, 2010

Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 16, 2010

Tiny's to close at end of March

The north-Key bar will close March 31.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
March 16, 2010

Spring Break baseball camp

Line Drive Baseball Gym will host a Spring Break baseball camp March 29 through April 1.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 16, 2010

Community Golf Scores 03.01.10 to 03.11.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

By Missy Williams
March 16, 2010

Professional Golf Tips 101: Improving your grip

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
March 16, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Derek's Culinary Casual

Derek's Culinary Casual Executive Chef Derek Barnes shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
March 16, 2010

Commission OKs bayfront connectivity plan

The overall plan calls for six roundabouts on U.S. 41 from 14th Street to Orange Avenue.

Sarasota
News

Dora Walters
March 15, 2010

Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
March 15, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Living Walls

Ruth and Basil Levin founded furniture-and-design store Living Walls in 1970, on St. Armands Circle. Forty years later, their daughter, Alison Levin Bishop, is running the business, which is still thriving at its downtown location on Main Street.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
March 15, 2010

Obituary: Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr.

Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr., 63, worked in various real-estate positions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 15, 2010

Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
March 15, 2010

BCC to step forward with Fort Hamer project

Manatee County commissioners are expected to vote on a contract for the Fort Hamer Bridge tomorrow.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 15, 2010

Buchanan receives maritime honor

The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
March 15, 2010

Bayfront roundabout plan up for vote

City commissioners may approve a bayfront-connectivity plan that would install six roundabouts on U.S. 41.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
March 15, 2010

Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from March 8-13

East County
Sports

Dora Walters
March 14, 2010

Christ Church of LBK finds sanctuary in new building

On March 14, ground was broken for Christ Church of Longboat Key's new sanctuary.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 14, 2010

Lady Mustangs win Booker Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 100 points to win the Sarasota Booker Tornado Invitational March 12.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
March 14, 2010

Lady Mustangs win big

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated McKeel Academy of Technology 13-3 in non-district action March 13.

East County
Sports

Dora Walters
March 12, 2010

Republicans welcome commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission made final campaign appearances by speaking at the March 12 meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key, held at the Chart House.