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Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Cops Corner 02.25.10

Unknown person(s) chipped away about a two-inch piece of wood from the front door of the residence. The wood was chipped away near the deadbolt lock area, but entry into the home wasn't made.

East County
Cops Corner

Pam Eubanks
February 24, 2010

Ranch casts line for area anglers

The LWR Community Activities Youth Fishing Tournament will take place Feb. 27.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 24, 2010

MTI Foundation hosts fundraiser

The event will raise money to provide scholarships for students.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 24, 2010

Homes Sweet Homes

The annual Parade of Homes features model homes throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties, including several in Lakewood Ranch and other East County communities.

East County
News

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month. To have your listing included, please e-mail your information to Executive Editor Michael Eng, [email protected].

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Business Observer 02.25.10

Jason's deli opened its new location off University Parkway last week.

East County
News

Adam Hughes
February 24, 2010

Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.2M

Wayne and Shelly Jones of Belleville, Mich., sold their home at 13603 Blythefield Terrace to David and Brenda Maraman, Bradenton, for $1.2 million.

East County
Real Estate

Kurt Schultheis
February 24, 2010

Brenner: Commission lacks leadership

The Islander Club resident thinks the commission doesn't do enough to help businesses revitalize aging commercial properties and has no leadership skills.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 24, 2010

O'Connor has more to accomplish

The current District 3 commissioner and retired naval officer wants to oversee Longboat's next beach-renourishment project and help the north end keep its beach.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Cops Corner 02.25.10

A woman turned in half of a pair of dentures that she found on the shore. The dentures had barnacle growth on them and appeared to have been in the Gulf for a while.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Dora Walters
February 24, 2010

Pets unleash inner desires

For the Kibbles 'N' Nibbles event, proud pet owners brought their dogs and cats to meet an animal communicator.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
February 24, 2010

Contribution update for candidates

With less than a month to go until the town's Tuesday, March 16 municipal election, campaign contributions are mounting. Listed below are the names of contributors to general election candidates through Feb. 5, as well as candidates' expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are listed for all contested races on the Key - at-large race between incumbent Commissioner Hal Lenobel and Phil Younger; District 1 race between incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Lynn Larson; and District 3 race between incumbent Commissioner Peter O'Connor and David Brenner.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 24, 2010

Full Circle

Even when times are tight, businesses continue to come to St. Armands Circle to take advantage of the shopping district's world-class reputation. Here's a look at businesses that have opened on the Circle since October.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 12 through Feb. 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kent Chetlain
February 24, 2010

The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 24, 2010

Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Donna Swan
February 24, 2010

Deal Us In

Winning Play

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Wave of Gratitude

Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo taken on Bradenton Beach. 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

Pam Eubanks
February 23, 2010

School Board donates $37,000 for Haitian relief efforts

District officials presented a check to the American Red Cross' Manatee County chapter at a meeting Feb. 22.

East County
Schools

Kurt Schultheis
February 23, 2010

Welly defends PIC attendance

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly told Commissioner Peter O'Connor he had a right to attend a PIC meeting as a citizen of the island.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 23, 2010

Chamber accepting nominations for Small Business Awards

The awards will be given out at the awards breakfast June 10.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
February 23, 2010

Red-light runner injured in crash

Officers say she was not paying attention to the road before hitting another car in front of the Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
February 23, 2010

Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of Feb. 15-19.

East County
Sports

Dora Walters
February 23, 2010

TBI hits high note with opera night

As usual, it was standing-room only for Temple Beth Israel Men's Club's 'Night at the Opera' Feb. 23. Performers were Studio Artists of the Sarasota Opera.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 22, 2010

Lady Mustangs blank Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team shut out Braden River 6-0 in Class 4A-District 10 action Feb. 19.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
February 22, 2010

Kiwanians honor Key citizens, public servants

The Kiwanis Club honored key citizens and public servants Monday, Feb. 22, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 22, 2010

School board to discuss BRE budget

The Manatee County School Board tonight will vote on two change orders to an agreement between the district and NDC Construction Co. to reduce the guaranteed maximum price of renovations of Braden River Elementary School by $245,115.04, bringing the maximum price to almost $7.217 million.

East County
Schools

Robin Roy
February 22, 2010

Gun exchange yields more than 100 weapons

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office exchanges gift cards for guns to get firearms out of homes and off the streets.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 22, 2010

Town manager favors sand over breakwaters

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the president of a condominium association it's his goal to get as much sand as possible in the area.

Longboat Key
News

Dora Walters
February 19, 2010

Arts Center awards its members

The annual Members' Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, showcases a wide variety of work.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2010

Pirates earn top spot in district TSA competition

The Braden River High School Technology Student Association team took top honors at the TSA Manatee County District Competition recently.

East County
Schools

Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2010

East County church hosts immigration reform vigil

Community and Faith leaders will gather Feb. 20 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Community to pray for legislators and immigration reform.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 19, 2010

Builders Xchange installs new board members

At an annual meeting Feb. 18, the Gulf Coast Builders Xchange installed its 2010 board of directors and executive committee members.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 19, 2010

Manatee Hockey Club captures title

The Manatee County Hockey Club has secured the regular season title and will represent the Central Division in the Lightning Cup at 2 p.m., Feb. 28 at the St. Pete Times Forum.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
February 19, 2010

Islandside project postponed indefinitely

Longboat Key Club and Resort and town officials told the Town Commission they need more time to review differences with the revised project.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
February 19, 2010

Giant rat looms over commission hearing

A group suing the county over its spring-training negotiations speaks before a public workshop that the county attorney advised as a "legal strategy." The group's leader said: "We smell a rat."

Sarasota
News

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