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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 5, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Amanda Kessler

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

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • May 5, 2010
Energetic Traveler: Memories in the Making

Longboat Key residents Stuart and Lois Scheyer learn travel problems fade quickly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 5, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 23 through April 29, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 5, 2010
Lido Beach home sells for $1,895,000

The sale was the largest of 24 transactions - more than any other week to date in 2010 - recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for the week of April 19 through April 23 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 5, 2010
Business Observer

LLSA Chamber announces small business nominees; Tax collector collects more than $1 million in April

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 5, 2010
Camps key to helping kids beat the heat

Longboat Key offers a variety of summer camps this season, from sports to marine-based camps, for kids of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • May 5, 2010
Deal Us In

Which four?

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  • May 5, 2010
Citrus Sunset

Jack Iungerman submitted this sunset photo taken from Sutton Place. 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].

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 4, 2010
City proclaims Heidi Godman day

City commissioners honor the television anchor after her 22-year career at ABC 7 came to a close.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Community Golf Scores 04.27.10 to 05.02.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of April 26-30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2010
Longboat Key Club resubmitting plan Wednesday

The Longboat Key Club and Resort is ready to resume its Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearings next month.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2010
ODA celebrates the arts

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy celebrated the arts with a special event May 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2010
ODA celebrates the arts

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its second annual Arts Day May 1.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2010
Save Our Seabirds sends out SOS

The bird-rescue facility needs supplies and volunteers to help out if its team is deployed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2010
Beach Conditions Report updated to include oil spill information

The report is updated at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2010
OBITUARY: Margaret Brooks 'Peggy Goodrich' Annett

Margaret Brooks 'Peggy Goodrich' Annett died April 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Dailey wins back-to-back singles titles

Out-of-Door Academy freshman Caroline Dailey captured her second consecutive overall singles titles in the Class 1A state tennis tournament April 30.

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  • By Stacey Bargar
  • May 4, 2010
Stoneybrook cleans up

Heritage Harbour residents recently celebrated Earth Day with a special clean-up event.

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  • By Maureen Flaherty
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams made a special appearance at a recent 'homeless box treat' hosted at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

  • East County
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  • By Maureen Flaherty
  • May 4, 2010
Former NFL player Todd Williams visits local 'homeless box retreat'

Former NFL player Todd Williams kicked off a recent homeless box retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 4, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Lightning wrap up perfect season

The Lakewood Ranch Lightning varsity lacrosse team finished the season a perfect 12-0 and won the Sunshine State Lacrosse Conference Championship May 1, defeating the Wesley Chapel Warriors 11-7.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission to fight Longboat Pass relocation

The Town Commission discussed how a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel will have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 3, 2010
OBITUARY: Stephen Winters

Stephen Winters, 61, was a skilled artist and guitar player.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission moves code changes forward

The Town Commission forwarded code clarifications and changes suggested by the Longboat Key Club and Resort to a second reading May 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 3, 2010
New police headquarters needs more money

More than $3 million is expected to be added to the construction cost for the police building, but the entire project will still be under budget.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 3, 2010
McKitrick wins 158th golf championship

The Longboat Key resident won the International Seniors Amateur Golf Society Mid-Winter Championship.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2010
Commission will discuss Longboat Pass issues

The Town Commission will discuss a proposed relocation of the Longboat Pass channel the town believes could have detrimental effects to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Renee Woods
  • May 3, 2010
Palm-Aire members enjoy dinner on Orient Express

Members of the Palm-Aire Country Club recently enjoyed a special train ride inspired dinner.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2010
Budget workshop set for Wednesday

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review a year-to-date expenditure analysis and discuss police and fire department staffing levels at a budget workshop 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 5.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
LLSA Chamber announces Small Business Awards finalists

Winners will be announced Thursday, June 17, at the 17th annual Small Business Awards Breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
Buchanan sponsors veterans' appreciation fair

The Veterans' Appreciation Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 1 at Freedom Elementary School.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ranch Relay for Life

Lakewood Ranch's Relay for Life will take place from 7 p.m., April 30, through 1 p.m., May 1, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues will feature dance demos, martial arts, games and activities while raising money and awareness for hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Whitney Beach Antique & Art Fair

The final Antique & Art Fair of the season will also feature a classic car show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2010
Longboat Library switches to summer hours

Library hours will be 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, from May 1 through Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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