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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2010
U14 girls kick it into high gear

The Braden River Soccer Club's U14 girls maroon team was recently selected to represent Florida in the Region 3 Premier League.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Michelle Ramos

The Observer spotlights ODA tennis standout Michelle Ramos.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2010
Pension board stalemate ends

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Michael Murphy will retain his seat on the pension board after a Key resident voted for him to keep his seat for another two-year term.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2010
Code review request granted

The Planning and Zoning board will now review portions of the town's zoning code that relate to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
The Islander Club displays artistic talent

On Feb. 18, a wine-and-cheese reception was held at The Islander Club, which gave residents the chance to view artwork created by Islander Club artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Longboat resident celebrates 90 years

Anna Hlywa, mother of Whitney Beach Deli & Wines owner Andrew Hlywa, celebrated her 90th birthday on Thursday, Feb. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Chamber members offer early-voting transportation

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will help residents to cast their ballots early by arranging for transportation for those who want to vote early in person.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
For his 75th birthday, Carey receives a huge celebration

Beach Harbor Club resident Steve Carey celebrated big at Tiny's of Longboat Key in honor of his 75th birthday Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Correction: Harry's benefit takes place March 10

The next Harry's wine tasting event will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, to benefit Mote Marine Dolphin & Whale Hospital and Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Good causes never go out of style on Longboat

Approximately 200 women gathered Feb. 25, at Michael's On East to celebrate the 130th birthday of ORT, an organization that provides education and training opportunities in more than 60 countries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Johnson receives award for picture-perfect scene

Longboat Key resident and photographer Mary Lou Johnson received a Merit Award Thursday, Feb. 25, at the 2010 Meadows Photographic Competition for her photo, 'Mystic Morning.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 3, 2010
Pick enjoys low-key birthday celebration

The Rev. Edward Pick, pastor emeritus of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, celebrated his birthday Feb. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Kiwanis Club strives to fill donation boxes

This year, the Longboat Key group hopes to collect about 2,000 pounds of food during its Spring Food Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Residents seek to bury pirate statue plans

Dream Island Road residents oppose plans to move the old Buccaneer Inn statue.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Our view: Forward Vision

Our view: Forward Vision

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 19 Night-light questioned 1:38 a.m. - 500 block of Sutton Place. Security Check. A woman called police to report there was a light on inside her home that she did not remember turning on before she left the house. Police checked out her home before she entered it and deemed it safe.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2010
Contribution update for candidates

With just 12 days to go until the town's Tuesday, March 16 municipal election, campaign contributions and expenses continue to climb for most candidates.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse

The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Christ Church plans constructive celebration

Christ Church of Longboat Key officials hope to obtain a building permit from the town in late March or early April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 19 through Feb. 25, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Key Real Estate: Vizcaya condo sells for $2.1 million

There were eight sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee courthouses on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for the four-day reporting week of Feb. 16 through Feb. 19, which was shortened by Presidents Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch
  • March 3, 2010
Market Watch: The Depression is not waning

There have been good times to write about over the last several decades, however, the outlook is not good now even though the Fed, Wall Street and our politicians continue to encourage us to 'see the bright side.' There is nothing 'bright' about these economic dislocations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate adds four new agents to its Longboat Key office; Wagner Realty announces the addition of two agents; and Marlene Manning returns to Re/Max Excellence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan
  • March 3, 2010
Deal Us In

A stitch in time

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Ethereal Evening

Joseph Regan submitted this sunset photo taken at Sea Gate Club, 2425 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
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch residents challenge incorporation study

More than 150 Lakewood Ranch residents attended a discussion on incorporation at Town Hall Feb. 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Manatee County adopts new cell tower ordinance

Residents of Palm-Aire, in particular, are hopeful the changes will keep a cell tower out of their neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2010
County to modify Ranch intersection

Manatee County will make some modifications at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 70 to help correct a concern raised by Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 supervisors at the last supervisors meeting.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2010
Chamber to provide transportation assistance to early voters

Members have volunteered to transport voters to the Sarasota and Manatee supervisor of elections offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 2, 2010
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2010
Community Golf Scores 02.23.10 to 02.28.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 2, 2010
Peacocks are a Village problem

The Longboat Key Town Commission continues to agree that money will be given to rid the Village of some of the peacocks. But the town doesn't want to be in charge of getting rid of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Commission grants club request

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2010
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of Feb. 22-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
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