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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 28, 2010
Ranch Country Club home sells for $1.71M

Six homes in The Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top this week's real estate.

  • East County
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  • By Donna Swan
  • April 28, 2010
Deal Us In

The killing lead

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer 04.29.10

Prudential Palms Realty and Prudential Lakewood Ranch Realty on Monday announced Steve Bailey as its new vice president.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 28, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 04.29.10

Braden River High School will host its sixth annual summer basketball camp June 21 through July 8 for students in grades two through 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Sister realty companies announce national winners; Pettingell finishes first quarter with strong results

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Key welcomes Kitty Michael tournament

The 32nd annual Kitty Michael International Invitational Golf Tournament will take place from Sunday, May 2 through Thursday, May 6, on both the Harbourside and Islandside courses at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Sunset Salute

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunset photo taken from Beachplace, 1109 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].

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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 28, 2010
Starbucks barista brings daughter to work

State Road 70 Starbucks barista Cyndee Vanderford introduced her daughter, Michelle, 13, to the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work day April 22.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2010
BRMS student takes school's top post for a day

Eighth-grade student Victoria Tanner served as Principal for the Day at Braden River Middle School today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 27, 2010
Hayes to serve up blueberry delights

Manatee County Commission Chair Donna Hayes will celebrate the local crop of blueberries as a Celebrity Chef at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at the Community Farmers Market at Health Park East, 6040 53rd Ave. E.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2010
Haile student wins regional Patriots Pen contest

Haile Middle School's Brianna McVaugh recently won the VFW's District 10 Patriots Pen contest.

  • East County
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 27, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Sam Snead's Tavern

Sam Snead's Tavern Assistant General Manager Terry Hansen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County golf professionals offer tips for improving your game.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2010
Community Golf Scores 04.08.10 to 04.24.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 27, 2010
Police panel considers permanent citizens committee

The head of a 19-year-old program in St. Petersburg addressed the panel on the benefits of his police-review committee.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Vonda Clayton

Vonda Clayton, 95, loved Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2010
UPDATE: Colony decision expected next month

Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis testified the town doesn't support converting the resort's bankruptcy into a Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Michael Townsend Martin

Michael Townsend Martin, 68, became the youngest general manager in professional sports.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Martin Rettinger

Martin Rettinger, 80, died April 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 26, 2010
Some Turtle Beach parking to be prohibited

Blind Pass Road residents are fearful that roadside parking could keep emergency vehicles from access their homes and condos.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2010
OBITUARY: Virginia Criblez Withington

Virginia Criblez Withington, 77, was active in many Longboat Key organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 26, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of April 19-24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2010
Buchanan to visit LECOM

Buchanan will speak at the East County medical school from 9:30-10:30 a.m., April 26.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 25, 2010
Taste of Winefest

The Florida Winefest and Auction wrapped up its four-day charity fundraiser with 'Taste of Winefest,' an al fresco food, wine, beer and ale tasting at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2010
Lender reveals plans for Colony

Colony Lender LLC partner David Siegal and his partner want to build a new resort and buy out the resort's owner for $12 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2010
Contractors see Colony differently

One inspector says the buildings are in 'sound shape'; the other says he saw mold and fungi.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
Music lovers unwind at 'Finally Friday'

The John and Mable Ringling Museum held its fun-for-all event, "Finally Friday in the Courtyard," for concert-lovers and young professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2010
Lady Mustangs capture district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Braden River 5-1 tonight to capture the Class 4A-District 10 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Taste of Winefest

Taste of Winefest is an al fresco food and wine tasting and will be held at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary

The East County Observer caught up with students in Jennifer Scheid and Ellie Dauphas' third-grade class at Freedom Elementary School to learn about their favorite subjects.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooth Jazz on St. Armands

Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Fridays with Style takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 23, at St. Armands Circle. Les Sabler & City Heat will perform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 23, 2010
County official removed from spring-training project

County division director Larry Arnold is accused of influencing the awarding of contracts to companies with which he had personal ties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 23, 2010
Fishing piers to close for two months

The popular piers at Ken Thompson park will be rebuilt and are scheduled to open in late June.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 23, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Taffy's

Taffy's has been selling high quality resort clothing at moderate prices for 46 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Merle Norman

After more than 20 years in West Bradenton, Pamella Boozer has moved her Merle Norman cosmetics business to the East County, opening a location in Bennett Plaza in February.

  • East County
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