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Observer Staff
February 4, 2010

Fish camp now in session

If boiled peanuts, pickled shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken tickle your fancy, head over to Owen's Fish Camp today for the fish shack's first day of business.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 4, 2010

Fairy godmothers wanted

Every girl should attend her prom dressed like a princess.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 4, 2010

Business Observer 02.04.10

Sarasota resident Barbara Ackerman, of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, achieved more than $32 million in closed home sales volume for 2009.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 4, 2010

Cops Corner 02.04.10

A man said a thief stole several items from his backyard and that during the robbery the burglar overturned a stand-up freezer filled with $2,000 worth of meat.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
February 4, 2010

Sarasota Beach home sells for $1.2 million

Salerno Development LLC sold the home at 456 Canal Road to Marc and Beth Orlando, of Mason, Ohio, for $1,187,500.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Pam Eubanks
February 4, 2010

Commission approves setback changes in Cascades

The changes will allow the homebuilder to construct larger homes on existing lots if customers desire them.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

For Tiny's owner, a huge celebration

Many of the more than 200 people that attended a memorial service Saturday, Jan. 30 for Susan "Susie" Vaught were her friends from Tiny's of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Weather you like it or not ...

Just like the movie "Groundhog Day," it appears we will have to continue reliving the same cold spell for a while longer.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Molly Schechter
February 3, 2010

Plaque brings Temple Beth Israel leaders full circle

Members of the 2010 Leadership Circle of Temple Beth Israel were treated to brunch Sunday, Jan. 24, at the temple to celebrate the unveiling of a plaque recognizing their generosity.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
February 3, 2010

Original Observers' hearts will always lie with Longboat Key

Original "Observers" Ralph and Claire Hunter are moving to The Shores, in Bradenton, later this month after more than four decades on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

Bosse High School reunion should be a blast

Attention 1940s and 1950s graduates of Bosse High School, in Evansville, Ind.,: The fourth annual reunion will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at IMG Academy and Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Blvd., Bradenton, with a luncheon and program.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 3, 2010

Lady Mustangs head to regional finals

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team advanced one step closer to its goal of reaching the state semifinals with a 2-1 victory over George Steinbrenner in the Class 4A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 2.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 3, 2010

Hagaman inks national letter-of-intent

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristen Hagaman signed a national letter-of-intent this afternoon to play soccer for Mercer University.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
February 3, 2010

Photo of the day: Sensational stagecoach

The Wells Fargo stagecoach rolled into town Feb. 3, putting on its breaks for one day only at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

SYC to host Cuban commodore

Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich will be the guest of honor at next week's Commodore's Dinner Reception.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

Obituary: Sydney Flanzbaum

Flanzbaum, 99, was the first president of Temple Beth Israel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Longboat fire marshal to speak at seminar

A fire safety seminar for high-rise condominium residents will be held on Longboat key next week.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Briefs

Community news and notes

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Key resident pushes for oil drilling

At a recent public debate, Longboat Key resident Dr. Weldon Frost said it is logical to look for oil off the shores of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Moore's zoning request approved

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore said he plans to continue operating his restaurant, even though commissioners approved his zoning-request change Monday.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Key Club: Hotel guaranteed

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials met with Islandside Property Owners Coalition members Saturday, in an attempt to work with the community and find common ground.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 3, 2010

Key Club: Hotel guaranteed

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials met with Islandside Property Owners Coalition members Saturday, in an attempt to work with the community and find common ground.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

Sand Cay manager fired over mishandled funds

A police investigation has been opened to look into allegations that former Sand Cay Manager Judy Paul stole approximately $13,000.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

Senate hopeful Rubio speaks to Argus Foundation

Marco Rubio, the candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, spoke about liberty and limited government last week.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Our view: Customer service? What's that?

Longboat Key voters won't have access to early voting for the March Town Commission elections. Town commissioners apparently didn't want to confuse voters or spend the $12,000 for two weeks of poll workers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By George Rauch
February 3, 2010

U.S. government destroyed our money

A look at 300 years of economic history briefly enough to understand how we got into this terrible economic predicament with a worthless currency and why we must return to a gold-and-silver standard before this country can be free again from the shackles of government.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
February 3, 2010

Key couple comes out of retirement

Pat and Bob Gussin recently appeared at Barnes & Noble to discuss their books and hold a book signing.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Cops Corner

Jan. 21 It's raining vacuums 10:14 p.m. -- Off the Key. Assist Other Agency. Police assisted Bradenton Beach Police with a domestic disturbance call and found a broken wooden table and a vacuum cleaner lying in the driveway. The wife told police she got mad that her husband had been out with a friend and threw the items in the driveway from a second-story balcony. No physical contact had occurred, and police left the scene while keeping an eye on the balcony for flying objects.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Robin Hartill
February 3, 2010

Marks spread his wings in Longboat community

Herman Marks, of Sarasota, died Jan. 29. He was 87.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
February 3, 2010

Eye on the prize

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch cowboys and Sarasota polo players competed in fishing, skeet shooting, calf roping, team penning and even a polo match during the annual SMR Cup Jan. 30-31.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Peace spearheads drive for Haiti relief

The children of Peace Presbyterian Church in Lakewood Ranch collected dozens of can openers, while the adults in the church donated more than $3,500 for the people of Haiti.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Lakewood Main Street is going red

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will be of sea of red this month in support of the American Heart Association's awareness campaign targeted toward women's heart health.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 3, 2010

Church celebrates its new sanctuary

Living Lord Lutheran Church celebrated the completion of its new sanctuary during its 10 a.m. service Jan. 31.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 3, 2010

Patriots plan military memorial

Ed's Tavern's John Breiner and veteran Gene Sweeney hope to bring a piece of the World Trade Center to Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

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