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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 Lord of the dance 12:20 a.m. -- 1600 block of GMD. Disturbance. Police responded to a report of a man refusing to leave a New Year's Eve party at a restaurant. Upon arrival, police calmed down a man and got him medical attention after he revealed he was punched by at least two men for dancing with someone's else's girlfriend at the party. Said the man: 'You know us Irishmen, when we like to dance, we're gonna dance, and if we want to fight, we're gonna fight.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2010
Brilliant birds

In November, wildlife photographer Dr. Lou Newman traveled to Ecuador to photograph some of the country's more than 130 hummingbird species. Photos by Dr. Lou Newman

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • January 13, 2010
Key Real Estate: December sees 55 Key realty sales

The last-minute rush to record Key real-estate sales before the end of 2009 sent transactions soaring to 55 in December, making it one of the best sales months of the year. Of the 55, no less than 20 exceeded the $1 million plateau.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2010
Real Estate Reports - Longboat Key

Former Wagner agents join Michael Saunders; Bayer, Ackerman release new luxury market analysis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Send in your "It's Read Everywhere" photos of travels with The Longboat Observer to Nancy Schwartz at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 13, 2010
Aerobic Grandma: A physician heals himself and others

When Dr. Baxter Bell started to practice yoga he found "it gave me some space to notice the things I liked and wasn't liking about the Western model of health care."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • January 13, 2010
Deal Us In: Don't guess

The lucky bridge player guesses correctly. The good player finds a way to avoid having to guess.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Tropical Treat

Shannon Bolden submitted this sunset photo, taken from the John Ringling Causeway. 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
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Black Tie section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Gullett kids show donation generosity

Students at Gullett Elementary School collected nearly 2,000 items during the school's annual Salvation Army Food Drive.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
SMR buys out partner in Main Street project

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has assumed full responsibility for its Lakewood Ranch Main Street project.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Miniature golf coming to Main Street

Jacob Spooner, who owns an adventure golf course on Anna Maria Island, plans to bring a new course to the East County by spring.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Local teen welcomes 2010 in London parade

Out-of-Door Academy cheerleader Colleen McGrath, 18, performed in the London New Year's Day Parade.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Storm drain repairs under way

Damaged storm drains in three Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club neighborhoods are being repaired. The repairs will cost more than $200,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Monte Davis joins ReMax

Monte Davis Realty owner Monte Davis is becoming an associate broker with ReMax Alliance Group after leaving ReMax in 2001.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Fairgrounds swing to life

The 2010 Manatee County Fair will run Jan. 14 through Jan. 24. Musical highlights include performances by John Anderson, Jake Owen, The Bellamy Brothers and Gloriana, among others.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
In Brief

School district preps for enrollment; Second H1N1 vaccines offered.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 13, 2010
Daughter arrives on time

Aria Rae Eng came into the world exactly on schedule, waiting patiently for our Jan. 8 scheduled C-section.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
Honor Sanctuary finds new home

East County-based Honor Sanctuary Animal Rescue moved into a ranch property on Lorraine Road about two months ago, where it is houses dogs and cats being readied for adoption. The site encompasses five acres.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Tim and Lisa McElhiney took their favorite community newspaper with them on a recent trip to Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Cops Corner 1.14.10

Reported Jan. 1 12:33 p.m. -- 3500 block of 65th Avenue Circle East. Petit Theft. The victim reported she placed three gift cards in the mailbox, so they could be sent to her parents in South Carolina. A week later, her family notified her that they hadn't received the gift cards.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Business Observer

Neal purchases more than 60 acres; University Park sees renewed energy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2010
East County - Winding River home sells for $800,000

Paul Gartenberg, Bradenton, sold his home at 14115 11th Terrace N.E. to William and Rosita Greer, Bradenton, for $800,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sports in Brief

Community Sports News and Notes

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Black belt trains for U.S. National Team

Braden River High School sophomore Paige Oswald received her second-degree black belt in martial arts at the end of this past year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Tigers defeat Pirates

The Braden River High boys soccer team could not withstand Palmetto's second-half rally as the host Tigers defeated the Pirates 4-2 Jan. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Sensational seniors

The Manatee County All-Stars defeated the Sarasota County All-Stars 26-12 in the 18th annual Brad Price Memorial PAL Bowl.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Rachel Hassen

Midfielder Rachel Hassen has played every minute of the Braden River High girls soccer team's three games this week. The junior captain has been instrumental in motivating the Lady Pirates throughout the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates rally past Tigers

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Palmetto 52-49 in Class 4A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Pirates coach resigns

Braden River High head football coach Ed Volz resigned from his position this afternoon. Volz, who led the Pirates to the Class 3A-Region 3 semifinals, will assume the head coaching position at Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 12, 2010
Town prepares for election

Voting machines passed logistical testing and will be sent to Town Hall Thursday, Jan. 14 for early voting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2010
Christian Baseball League tryouts scheduled

The Sarasota Christian Baseball League will hold spring baseball tryouts from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Jan. 23 and 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Vehicle collides with ambulance

Three men, including two EMS workers, were injured in the accident at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 70 today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2010
Fire slows traffic on Fruitville

Firefighters were called to put out a fire that started inside a parking lot shed at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Central Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2010
Teachers to receive classroom grants

More than 70 Manatee County school teachers will receive CaSh for Cla$$room Grants at ceremonies Jan. 13 and Jan. 20.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2010
Circus Ring of Fame to induct six new members

A ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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