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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
IDA board reiterates support for Fernandez

Lakewood Community Manager Bob Fernandez said he would consider an anonymous survey of his employees, but the IDA has not required it.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
In Brief

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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
Key 7-Eleven negotiates new lease

The 7-Eleven convenience store on Longboat Key might disappear this summer unless a new 15-year lease can be agreed upon soon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
White questions Hackett

Bob White is questioning Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett's actions in regard to the Longboat Key's Islandside project application.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Memorial Service for Herbert Sapstein

A memorial service for Herbert Sapstein, 80, of Longboat Key, who died March 1, will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, March 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
LBK firefighter/paramedic visits Haiti

When Jeff Bullock arrived in the tent city in the outskirts of Port au Prince, Haiti, he knew that this effort would be unlike any past efforts - and unlike anything he expected.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Tiny's of Longboat Key to close March 31

The north-Key bar will close after three decades of operation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2010
Candidates submit final contributions

Commission candidates submitted their final campaign contributions and expense reports to the Town Clerk's Office Friday, March 12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a woman for passing two cars in a right-turn-only lane. Another driver stopped and told police that he was glad she got caught, because she tailgated him and forced him into the emergency lane when she attempted to pass him on the right and come back onto the road. The driver, who received a ticket for reckless driving, told police she was late for an art show at Coquina Beach.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Key Real Estate: Tangerine Bay condo sells for $1,695,000

The transaction was the largest of the 13 sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses for the recording week of March 1 through March 5.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 5 through March 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Observer softball team swings into action

The Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team opened its spring season March 2. The team has a perfect 3-0 record so far this season.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Pirates Prevail

The Braden River High baseball team scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to defeat rival Lakewood Ranch 5-3 March 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
Lakewood volleys for perfection

The boys tennis team is looking to ride its 29-match winning streak toward another undefeated season and district championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Olivia Ortiz

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer

Barbara Brichford named homeowner liaison manager; Seeger earns professional yacht broker designation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 17, 2010
Apple Jelly aims to stop the jiggles

Apply Jelly Studios offers fun new ways to spice up your workout.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • March 17, 2010
Deal Us In

Reverse bids

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Color Palette

Russ Gervais submitted this sunset photo taken at Bay Isles Beach Club. 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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  • By Keith Reeves
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ranch HOAs out of control

With all the real problems in the world today, why do we create aggravations for ourselves (by ourselves essentially) on trivial things such as shells and small signs?

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Incorporation

Readers respond to Lakewood Ranch's first public meeting regarding incorporation.

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  • By Dawn Landreville
  • March 17, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Resident questions 'Click It' tactics

I don't believe parents dropping children off on school property should be targets of the sheriff's office.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Bowling alley project in the gutter

Hubbard Entertainment's proposed bowling alley in Lakewood Ranch is the second project in the development's planned entertainment hub to fail.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Cops Corner 03.18.10

The suspect was observed placing items into the bottom of a stroller by Wal-Mart security. She was detained without incident.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Business Observer 03.18.10

The Founders Club announced last week the opening of the Turnberry, a new one-story model by Todd Johnston Homes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2010
Lake Club home sells for $1.221M

Marc Rutenberg Homes Inc. sold the home at 15809 Clearlake Ave. to Ray and Loretta Harris, Lakewood Ranch, for $1.221 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Health Matters - East County

Enjoy The East County Observer's quarterly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2010
Health Matters-Longboat Key & Sarasota

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 16, 2010
Tanzanian Bishop visits All Angels

The message was one of hope and faith when Bishop Sadock Makaya of the Diocese of Tabora in Tanzania spoke at All Angels Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 16. The Bishop Makaya spoke about his experience with the church and then answered questions from members of the parish.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2010
Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2010
Tiny's to close at end of March

The north-Key bar will close March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2010
Spring Break baseball camp

Line Drive Baseball Gym will host a Spring Break baseball camp March 29 through April 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 16, 2010
Community Golf Scores 03.01.10 to 03.11.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Missy Williams
  • March 16, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101: Improving your grip

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
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