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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2010
Officer of the Year's assistance helped to break burglary case

Longboat Key Police Officer Randy Thompson has been named 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Pension purgatory

The town of Longboat Key has serious employee pension problems - and they're not just the $25 million in unfunded liabilities hanging over the town's taxpayers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Letters to the editor

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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2010
Lenobel runs on his record

At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel, who is not actively campaigning for his sixth Commission term, hopes the voters will elect him on his record.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2010
Younger wants to see change

At-large challenger Phillip Younger believes it's time to shake up the Town Commission and its longtime public servants by bringing new ideas to the table.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2010
Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

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  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • February 10, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

New Pass mansion sells for $8.4 million

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Ackerman achieves '09 record for home sales volume.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • February 10, 2010
Deal Us In

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  • February 10, 2010
Graceful exit

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo taken at The Diplomat Resort, 3155 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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  • February 10, 2010
Rowlett choir sings at Monster Jam

The Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir dazzled audiences with a performance of the national anthem at the Monster Jam truck show Feb. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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  • February 10, 2010
Church offers 'dodgy' youth party

Sarasota Baptist Church is putting a special twist on Valentine's Day this year.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Summerfield resident challenges HOA rules

Joani Ellis has had a $1,600 fine since 2006 for having too many decorative items in her yard. She says the rules need to change.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Alliance chairman ready for new role

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Marc Simms has big plans for the East County organization.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Stewardship District sets stage for Central Park

The Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District eventually will issue bonds for Central Park to pay for the community's infrastructure.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2010
Linger Lodge hires new manager

David LaRusso, a veteran of the restaurant industry, already has added new options to the menu to the legendary East County eatery.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Cops Corner 02.11.10

Unknown person(s) unlocked the victim's front door while she was at church and entered her residence. Once inside, the person(s) removed $58 from the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
Business Observer 02.11.10

The year continues to show positive market signs for residential and commercial real estate in Lakewood Ranch. There were 24 new home contracts and reservations in Lakewood Ranch in January 2010, and 68 homes currently are under construction.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2010
Ranch home sells for $550,000

Richard and Ruth Corn, trustees, Bradenton, sold the home at 7943 Royal Birkdale Circle to Nicholas and Josephine Baudo, Bradenton, for $550,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
East County squads ready to play ball

The Out-of-Door Academy team will open its season Feb. 18, while Braden River and Lakewood Ranch will begin their seasons Feb. 23.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
Mustangs hang with Spartans

The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team will play in the regional quarterfinals Thursday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
Mustang inks with Bears

Senior defender Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent Feb. 3 to play for Mercer University.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Trevor Barnes

The Observer spotlights Braden River wrestler Trevor Barnes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2010
Democrats hear from SMH CEO Gwen MacKenzie

A brief but information filled presentation by Gwen MacKenzie, President and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems was the focus of the Longboat Key Democratic Club meeting Feb.9 at The Chart House Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2010
Mary Lou Johnson exhibit opening snaps up a crowd

Approximately 300 people photographer Mary Lou Johnson's exhibit opening at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2010
SYC donates $14,000 to Wellness Community

The donation will help the organization to provide support to people affected by cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2010
One dead in Myakka shooting

At about 4 p.m., deputies responded to a fatal shooting at 44710 S.R. 70 E., Myakka City.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 9, 2010
Farmers market looks to keep customers cool

Market managers discuss covering Lemon Avenue to try to retain summer customers who can't stand the heat.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2010
Vehicles burglarized in Braden Pines

Windows of five vehicles in Braden Pines were broken out sometime between 1-5:30 a.m., today.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2010
Commission plans Islandside field trip

Commissioner Gene Jaleski may ask the town attorney when the Islandside hearing reconvenes Friday to arrange a field trip to the project site.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 9, 2010
Strawberry season opens

A U-pick farm in Parrish has opened for spring.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 9, 2010
4-H to host golf benefit

The Manatee County 4-H Foundation is asking local golfers to lend their heads, hearts, hands and health in support of the 19th annual Clover Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 9, 2010
Mustangs set to battle for 100 innings

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will host its third annual 100 Inning Baseball Game and Silent Auction, Feb. 13 at the Lakewood Ranch baseball field.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 9, 2010
Lady Pirates go 1-1 in Miss Sarasota Tournament

The Braden River High softball team defeated Riverview 7-0 Feb. 3 and fell to Sarasota 1-0 Feb. 4.

  • East County
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