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  • April 7, 2010
Fishing provides day of fun for Longboat family

It was fun day of fishing in March for Laurin and Nelson Goldner and their family, who went fishing with Capt. Warren Girle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Florence Katz 'pens' down project

Florence Katz turns 94 in July and now lives at the Sarasota Bay Club, but she hasn't slowed down a bit. Founder of the Temple Beth Israel choir and Temple Tuesday, a luncheon gathering of elderly temple members, she now has a new project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Longbeach Village group discusses topics

This year, members of the Longbeach Village Association formed a discussion group, which met each Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Our View

What property rights are yours?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 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
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of March 26 through April 1, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 7, 2010
St. Mary's Men's Club welcomes Sister Nora Brick

Sister Nora Brick, founder of Stillpoint House of Prayer and Healing, in Bradenton, was the guest speaker at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Club meeting March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 7, 2010
Key Club submits gatehouse proposal

Last week the Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a proposal to relocate the Longboat Club Road gatehouse 165 feet west of its current location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Longboat Key resident exhibits his giving spirit

L'Ambiance resident David Bolger's $1,105,000 gift to the John and Mable Ringling Museum will improve the estate's waterfront plan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Party problems. 4:34 p.m. -- 100 block of North Shore Road. Code Enforcement. A man reported that three men were on Beer Can Island "partying." Police found the underage suspects in a self-made lean-to with several empty beer cans nearby. The spring breakers were cooperative, and the remaining beer was emptied.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
Ranch Main to host benefit for children with autism

Manasota Family and Kids will host a special fun day April 10 to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a non-profit that offers resources and support to families of children with autism spectrum disorders.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
ODA breaks ground on fitness center

At about 3,000 square feet, The Out-of-Door Academy's new facility is four times the size of the school's current weight room.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Readers rant, rave about spoof edition

Last week, The East County Observer followed in the tradition of our sister paper, The Longboat Observer, with our first April Fools' Day spoof edition.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2010
New bingo club a perfect match for Ranch gamers

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Chuck Nathan recently launched the community's newest club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Cops Corner 04.08.10

The complainant reported his parents have illegally copied thousands of DVDs and are involved in a crime syndicate committing video piracy.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
PROFESSIONAL OPINION

Golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin returned to the East County last week to look at opportunities for improving The Concession Golf Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
BRSC U13 sets sights on states

The Braden River Soccer Club girls will compete in the semifinals of the President's Cup April 10-11 in Auburndale.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
OBSERVER TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Ali Yawn

Each week, The East County Observer will introduce one player from the Miss Manatee Softball 12U Observer team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Katherine Pyne

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch tennis standout Katherine Pyne.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 7, 2010
River Club home sells for $500,000

Terence and Carolyn Sullivan, Bradenton, sold their home at 7319 Pine Valley St. to Michael and Kelly Polivchak, Bradenton, for $500,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Key Real Estate: Ritz-Carlton Residences unit sells for $3.85 million

The sale was the largest transaction for the week of March 22 through March 26, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Historical Society will hear from Key pioneers

The Longboat Key Historical Society's first "Elegant Benefit" dinner will take place at the Colony on Thursday, April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Fidelity tournament gets into the swing next week

The Fidelity Investments Senior Doubles tournament, which takes place Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Business Observer

Knighton Marine named exclusive representative; Binjara Traders owner to add new store

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Toast to Tiny's

Tiny's of Longboat Key closed March 31. But customers couldn't say 'goodbye' without one final party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Pettingell hosts shredding and recycling event; Michael Saunders blog features Longbeach Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 7, 2010
Public Tennis Center awards its top players

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center "Who's B.O.B.?" awards were held Tuesday, March 30, at the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 7, 2010
Deal Us In

How to retain trump control

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2010
Lingering Look

Margie Bultman submitted this sunset photo taken at The Westchester, 4805 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2010
Firefighters put out blaze

Southern Manatee Fire Rescue and other EMS workers were able to keep a fire in the 500 block of 59th Avenue East, Bradenton, from spreading.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2010
P&Z approves club's code suggestions

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a list of seven changes to the town's zoning code to eliminate legal arguments regarding its Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2010
OBITUARY: Mary Ellen "Mimi" Winship Githler Packard

Packard, 86, was a 35-year resident of Longboat Key and Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 6, 2010
Lakewood Ranch Rotary hosts Ikebana International

The event will benefit Safe Haven Animal Rescue of Florida.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

Eighteen-time major champion Jack Nicklaus offers one of the most important golf lessons he learned some 60 years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cosimo's Too

Cosimo's Too owners John and Susie Ganley share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2010
Lady Mustangs gallop past Lady Hurricanes

The Lakewood Ranch High girls tennis team earned its 11th win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Manatee April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
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