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Robin Hartill
January 27, 2010

Stakeholders learn about the state of Sarasota Bay

The event was the inaugural Sarasota Bay Watch stakeholders meeting.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Sunset Study

Katharina Staiger, of Germany, took this sunset photo near Sutton Place while on vacation. 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

Kurt Schultheis
January 27, 2010

Key Club reviews its options

Longboat Key Club and Resort officials will review alternatives proposed for its $400 million Islandside project this week, including a compromise offered by Key resident and commission candidate Phillip Younger.

Longboat Key
News

Dora Walters
January 27, 2010

Jazz orchestra draws lively crowd at Education Center

OONOJO, the Original Octogenarian New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, played Jan. 21 at Longboat Key Education Center.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
January 27, 2010

Green closes the book on 'the last chapter'

Lois Green, 79, is facing her fourth bout with cancer. She received her latest diagnosis - terminal - Aug. 20, 2007.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
January 27, 2010

Firefighter contract discussions linger

The town will not give the firefighters their old contract back, because it contains clauses it wants revised.

Longboat Key
News

Dora Walters
January 27, 2010

Island Chapel puts faith in partnerships

The first lecture of Building Abrahamic Partnerships, a series of three lectures to develop communities of understanding, was held Jan. 23, at the Longboat Island Chapel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jessica Luck
January 27, 2010

Vern Buchanan holds Town Hall meeting

Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, held a Town Hall meeting Jan. 23, at Longboat Key Town Hall. More than 100 people attended.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Our view: The public interest

The commissioners' vote on the Longboat Key Club's renovation-and-expansion project will be a statement written into Longboat Key's history, the legacy of who we were - as a people bonded together on this island, as Floridians and as Americans.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Cops Corner

Jan. 7 No. 1 fan 8:54 p.m. -- 6400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD). Public Drunkenness. Police found a man sleeping on a bench at the intersection of General Harris Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive. He told police he had fallen asleep while listening to a game on the radio and was given a ride to his parents' house on Lyons Lane.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Five-year-old dog needs a home

Buddy, a 5-year-old pointer/Lab/Dalmatian mix, is in need of a good home.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Windsor donates $1,300 to Napier's

The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch Assisted Living recently presented a check for $1,300 to the Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary Inc.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 27, 2010

Residents concerned with changes

Several Lakewood Ranch residents voiced concerns about the community's new security providers during Community Development District meetings last week.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 27, 2010

Neal's Central Park takes shape

Inspired by New York's Central Park, the future community is expected to open in July.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 27, 2010

Supervisors seek review of Town Hall policy

Supervisor Glenda Robertson said she received 'conflicting' reports from Town Hall employees.

East County
News

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

East County Births

The East County Observer congratulates all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer publishes birth announcements the last issue of each month.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 27, 2010

Crafters group lends expertise to comfort injured soldiers

Braden River Presbyterian Church's Lady Crafters group has adopted The Handmade Afghans Project as a focus for 2010.

East County
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
January 27, 2010

Concede Nothing

Retired executive Bruce Cassidy hopes he doesn't shank his multimillion-dollar bet on The Concession golf course. Cassidy remains positive in this economy.

East County
News

Mark Gordon
January 27, 2010

Hospital CEO completes 165-mile bike ride

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center CEO Jim Wilson biked from Miami to Key West during the Southern Most AIDS/HIV Bike Ride earlier this month.

East County
News

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Cops Corner 1.29.10

Jan. 14 10 a.m. -- 636 67th Street Circle East. Theft. The complainant reported her wallet and its contents were stolen from the Cracker Barrel restaurant.

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Ranch Animal Hospital welcomes talented pups

More than 25 four-legged friends and their owners came out to show off their talents Jan. 23, during Ranch Animal Hospital's dog-show fundraiser.

East County
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
January 27, 2010

Waterlefe Club home sells for $1.18 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops the transactions in East County. David Peck sold his home at 10309 Riverbank Terrace to James and Ann Wolcott, Bradenton, for $1,183,100.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
January 27, 2010

Business Observer

Dairy Queen to celebrate grand opening on S.R. 70; Builders Association honors Neal Communities; and Lakewood Ranch Real Estate off to solid start.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Lady Mustangs blank Lady Tigers

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured the Class 4A-District 10 title with a 4-0 victory over Palmetto Jan. 23. The team posted a 7-0 district record.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Dick Vitale named Man of the Year

Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale was named Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay's Man of the Year last month. Vitale will be honored during a black-tie gala May 15.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Volleyball players keep skills fresh

Dozens of East County players have joined club volleyball teams to prepare for the regular season.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Sports in Brief

Pairs figure skaters will compete in 2010 Olympics; Mustang grapplers finish fifth at 10-team duals; and more.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 27, 2010

Athlete of the Week: Peter Latham

Lakewood Ranch High senior Peter Latham recorded a pin in the 215-pound weight class to help the host Mustangs defeat Sarasota 39-30 Jan. 20. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
January 26, 2010

Larson, Rothenberg win District 1 preliminary

Newcomer Lynn Larson and Mayor Lee Rothenberg beat out Lee Pokoik in the District 1 preliminary election to move forward to the March general election.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
January 26, 2010

Obituary: Sue Vaught

Tiny's of Longboat Key owner Sue Vaught died at 61.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
January 26, 2010

Deputies keep eyes on school zone

Local law enforcement agencies again are stepping up enforcement for the school zone at State Road 70 and River Club Boulevard.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
January 25, 2010

Lakewood theater group earns 'superior' ratings

The Lakewood Ranch High School Drama Department earned accolades for its one-act play, '(Ab)Normal' during the International Thespian Society District 6 competition.