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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 1, 2010
Phillippi Landings condo sells for $764,100

A condominium in Phillippi Landings tops all real-estate transactions for the week of March 3 to March 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo and Maria Amodio
  • March 31, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Easter EGGcitement

We asked people on Main Street about their favorite Easter traditions and memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Meeting moved to temple

The Planning and Zoning Board's special meeting to review code changes suggested by The Longboat Key Club and Resort will now be held at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
New Palmer Ranch fire station honors Albritton

Fire Rescue Station No. 15, in Palmer Ranch, opened March 30, with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring former Fire Chief John H. Albritton, who retired in 2001 after 35 years of public-safety service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
Chiles takes 1 million steps for Florida's kids

Lawton "Bud" Chiles, president of the Lawton Chiles Foundation, is carrying on a family tradition of walking, by following in the footsteps of his late father, Gov. "Walkin' Lawton" Chiles, by taking 1 million steps for Florida's kids.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2010
Egg hunt draws gatherers of all ages

Pines residents joined the students of the Pines Childcare Center Thursday, March 25, for the community's annual Easter egg hunt, a spring activity for toddlers to centenarians.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 31, 2010
New airline targets SRQ

German-based Condor Airlines is considering non-stop flights between Sarasota and Frankfurt, Germany.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

If a bankruptcy judge approves dissolution, the famed tennis resort would become a condominium association.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Observer moves into new East County office

Our new address is 8788 State Road 70 E., 103, Bradenton, Fla., 34202. Our phone number will remain the same, (941) 755-5357, as will our fax number, (941) 753-8456.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Breiner wins jellybean contest

Derek Breiner, son of Ed's Tavern owner John Breiner, is the winner of The East County Observer's jellybean counting contest held at Lakewood Ranch's Easter Eggstravaganza March 27.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
SRVA upholds fine

Summerfield resident Joani Ellis, who now is battling a fine of about $4,000 for having too many yard decorations, plans to take the Summerfield/Riverwalk Village Association to court.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2010
Bayside completes new home

The 54,000-square-foot building features a 1,000-seat auditorium and a section devoted to children and youth.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 31, 2010
Ranch IDA proceeds with irrigation strategy

The board has developed a plan for addressing Lakewood Ranch's longstanding irrigation issues.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Residents face unbear-able loss

Carol Camiener and Jim Herrington are sad to report that their 1980 Gund Snuffles stuffed bear went missing from Table 8 Saturday, March 27, at the Ringling College Night at the Avant-Garde: The Pajama Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Vehicle burglaries cause concern

Police Chief Al Hogle said he is reviewing his department's overall patrol officer strength after a series of automobile burglaries last week on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Christ Church members go out to the ball game

Approximately 40 members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian went out to a ball game Monday, March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Temple Tuesday celebrates Passover at luncheon

Passover was celebrated by Temple Beth Israel's Temple Tuesday group March 23 with a traditional ceremony led by Rabbi Jonathan Katz.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
TBI elects new officers and board

Temple Beth Israel has elected and installed a new board of trustees and officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Boaters learn water safety at Sarasota Yacht Club

Nearly 70 sailors and boating enthusiasts attended a "Safety at Sea" seminar held Saturday, March 27, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
Key of Sea Chorus performs spring concert

The Key of Sea Chorus concluded the season with a spring concert held March 24, at The Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
In Brief

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Tensions run high at cellular forum

Audience members at the LBK Public Interest Committee's cellular communications forum opposed certain statements made by both the moderator and panelists.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Our View

Have a chuckle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Commissioner expresses Key Club project concerns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski asked the town attorney last week if he is protected from legal ramifications that could arise from the club's Islandside project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Town commission chooses white sand

The majority of the Town Commission believes its taxpayers want white sand, even though it's the more expensive option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
Sunday best

For each Palm Sunday at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, women parishioners wear colorful hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 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
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
St. Denis discusses pension problems and options

The town manager received permission to fund a pension study, which will give the Town Commission a better idea of the costs involved with making pension-plan modifications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 31, 2010
Commission term limit clarification approved

The town attorney will draft an amendment to the town charter clarifying commission partial term limits.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Holy week worship services

A listing of holy week worship services on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Obituary: Ethel Betty Flecker Taub

Ethel Betty Flecker Taub, of Highland Park, Ill., and Longboat Key, was a dedicated patron of various organizations, which included The Ravinia Festival, in Chicago, and The Sarasota Opera, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Ballet and Circus Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Obituary: Carol Greenblatt

Carol Greenblatt, 68, of Longboat Key, was a competitive mah-jongg player and a skilled cook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
Cops Corner

Homesick hound 5:35 p.m. - 700 block of Land's End Drive. Animal Found. A woman told police that she found her neighbor's dog roaming near Whitney Beach Plaza. The dog's owners appeared to be out of town and the neighbor agreed to take the dog until they returned. Later, it was discovered the homesick dog had run away from the sister of the dog's owner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2010
Injury sidelines senior standout

Trisha Zuknick broke the thumb on her pitching hand during the Pirates' win over Venice March 17. Zuknick hopes to return to the lineup April 13 for the Braden River's senior night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2010
Pendleton senior tumbles to state title

Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Frey won the level 10 USA Gymnastics Florida State Championship earlier this month in Daytona Beach. Frey is now preparing for the Region 8 Championships April 9-11.

  • East County
  • Sports
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