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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Student interaction yields special education

Under the leadership of Mill Creek resident Donna McGarry, students from Ashton Elementary School in Sarasota visited students enrolled at Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Longboat Key swans go into nesting mode

Spring is in the air, and that means the Harbour Links swans are in nesting mode.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 21, 2010
Faith to host second prom for residents with special needs

The theme for this year's prom will be 'Night with the Stars.'

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Pension, budget woes mount

A status of the town's three pension plans and the certainty of another shortfall in next year's budget were presented to the Town Commission Thursday, April 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Business Observer 04.22.10

Two East County physicians, Dr. Arun Khazanchi and Dr. Harvey Mishner, purchased recently the former Wachovia Bank building, 11505 Palmbrush Trail, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Code changes move forward

The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Association makes conversion argument

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association began making its case Monday, April 19, for why the resort's bankruptcy case should be converted to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Short-term sand fix approved

The Town Commission approved a $225,000 budget transfer to bring 7,500 cubic yards of sand from Manatee County to the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Our View

White sand is economic

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Siekmann wants charter changes, commission pay

Commissioner Robert Siekmann wants a charter review committee to look into the length of a town commissioner's term, which is currently two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Country Club Shores owners fined for non-compliant dock

The Code Enforcement Board assessed a $1,200 fine to pay for town staff time, and the dock owners could face additional fees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Kiwanis Club still hungry for more food donations

The collection effort has been extended through April 30.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228. The Longboat Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Sensational Season

The 2009-10 season was a fruitful one for the Longboat Key Garden Club, and on Tuesday, April 13, the club celebrated its accomplishments in Joan M. Durante Park at its annual meeting and luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch hopes to clean up at second event

As many as 60 volunteers can participate in the Sister Keys cleanup May 8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 21, 2010
Lobo speaks to Key Democrats

Dick Lobo, recently nominated by President Barack Obama to the position of national director of broadcasting, was the guest speaker at the April 13 meeting of the Longboat Key Democratic Club, held at The Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner

April 9 Staying grounded 5:24 a.m. -- 400 block of Longboat Club Road. Boat Rescue. Police found a 40-foot fiberglass sailboat and three men stranded near the beach on the south end of the island. The boat owner told police they were on their way to Mississippi when a large wave damaged the boat. The boat ran aground while he tried to maneuver into New Pass. The boat was removed at high tide with the help of a salvage company and several boats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 21, 2010
Book signing benefits Humane Society

Best-selling author Susan Richards was the featured speaker at an April 17 event presented by the Humane Society of Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Despite week-to-week drop, Key sales top '09 numbers

Real-estate recordings dropped from the year-to-date high of 23 recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for the week of March 29 through April 2 (the final week before Easter) to 11 for the week of April 5 through April 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
News Briefs 04.22.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter for DUI manslaughter has been postponed until May.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Town Hall hours still up for discussion

Members of the Inter-District Authority are expected to take up the matter again next month.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Cops Corner 04.22.10

The complainant reported the female suspect and an unknown white male came in and ordered $77.98 in food and drinks. The suspect and the unknown male received their drinks and appetizers. About an hour later, the suspect and the unknown male left the restaurant without paying the bill - but left behind a driver license.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
Going the Distance

The Lakewood Ranch girls track team has won five meets in 2010 and now has its sights set on a district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
Cougar pitcher signs with Wake Forest

Cardinal Mooney High School senior Ryan Heuler signed a letter-of-intent April 14 to play baseball for Wake Forest University.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
Mustangs, Pirates advance to regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys tennis team won the Class 3A-District 10 tournament April 14. The Pirate boys and Lady Mustangs both were runners-up.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Zack Larson

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch slugger Zack Larson.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
Lakewood athletes sign letters-of-intent

Kaitlyn Kerrigan signed April 19 to play soccer for Lees-McRae College, while fellow senior Doug Snell signed to play lacrosse for Saint Leo University.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Emma Boughner

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

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 21, 2010
Local players invest talent in tennis tournament

The Fidelity Investment Senior Doubles Tournament took place Thursday, April 15 through Monday, April 19, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Meet Manatee County's top techie

Braden Oaks resident Michael McLaughlin became the director of Manatee County's information technology services department April 3.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 21, 2010
River Club Sanctuary home tops week's transactions

Elaine Kaup sold her home at 9515 Royal Calcutta Place to Mary Raynor, Bradenton, for $429,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 9 through April 15, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Business Observer

Lilly Pulitzer event will benefit Save Our Seabirds; Circle's Cafe Galante now under new ownership

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Michael Saunders & Co. releases first-quarter data; Matarese, Jasmer named top producers for Re/Max; Horn earns Quality Service Certified Platinum award

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 21, 2010
Player of the Week: Valerie Duval

Duval and her doubles partner, Susan Singer, will be competing in a regional tennis tournament in Daytona on April 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 21, 2010
Deal Us In

Best to trust your partner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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