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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Christ Church plans constructive celebration

Christ Church of Longboat Key officials hope to obtain a building permit from the town in late March or early April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 19 through Feb. 25, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Key Real Estate: Vizcaya condo sells for $2.1 million

There were eight sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee courthouses on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for the four-day reporting week of Feb. 16 through Feb. 19, which was shortened by Presidents Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch
  • March 3, 2010
Market Watch: The Depression is not waning

There have been good times to write about over the last several decades, however, the outlook is not good now even though the Fed, Wall Street and our politicians continue to encourage us to 'see the bright side.' There is nothing 'bright' about these economic dislocations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate adds four new agents to its Longboat Key office; Wagner Realty announces the addition of two agents; and Marlene Manning returns to Re/Max Excellence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan
  • March 3, 2010
Deal Us In

A stitch in time

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2010
Ethereal Evening

Joseph Regan submitted this sunset photo taken at Sea Gate Club, 2425 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
  • March 3, 2010
Ranch residents challenge incorporation study

More than 150 Lakewood Ranch residents attended a discussion on incorporation at Town Hall Feb. 24.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 3, 2010
Manatee County adopts new cell tower ordinance

Residents of Palm-Aire, in particular, are hopeful the changes will keep a cell tower out of their neighborhood.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2010
County to modify Ranch intersection

Manatee County will make some modifications at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and State Road 70 to help correct a concern raised by Lakewood Ranch CDD 1 supervisors at the last supervisors meeting.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 2, 2010
Chamber to provide transportation assistance to early voters

Members have volunteered to transport voters to the Sarasota and Manatee supervisor of elections offices.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 2, 2010
Buchanan talks jobs with city commissioners

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited the City Commission for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government may be able to help bring jobs to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 2, 2010
Community Golf Scores 02.23.10 to 02.28.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 2, 2010
Peacocks are a Village problem

The Longboat Key Town Commission continues to agree that money will be given to rid the Village of some of the peacocks. But the town doesn't want to be in charge of getting rid of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Commission grants club request

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 6-1 to allow the Planning and Zoning Board to review about six issues with the zoning code that could alleviate Islandside project concerns.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2010
Kei Nishikori to play at Sarasota Open

The tournament will take place in May at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of Feb. 22-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 1, 2010
Superintendent urges parent involvement in school budget

Tim McGonegal anticipates another $6 to $15 million in cuts for the 2010-11 school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 1, 2010
Deputies searching for bank robbery suspects

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, at about 10:30 a.m. this morning, two suspects entered the BB&T Bank at 5375 University Parkway. Witnesses said the suspects were armed with handguns. They jumped over the counter, pointed the guns at employees and demanded money.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to consider code change request

Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson will ask the Town Commission to direct its planning board to make code changes that affect the Islandside project tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 1, 2010
Commission to vote on $26,000 in grants

The city grants will pay for items such as neighborhood celebrations, identification signs, light-pole banners and newsletters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 1, 2010
Town groups to query commission candidates

Representatives of Longboat Key-based community organizations will lead the questioning Tuesday, March 2, at a Longboat Key Town Commission Candidate Forum.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2010
Colony Association seeks to dissolve partnership

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 28, 2010
Tennis Center receives official dedication

The construction of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center was the dream of several residents nearly two decades ago. And, recently, the dream of a new Tennis Center building has come true.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bill Pretyka
  • February 27, 2010
Partners promenade for Family Promise

East County residents Kurt and Lichi Fowler hosted an old-fashioned square dance Feb. 27 at their home as a fundraiser for Family Promise of Manatee County. The event featured food, fires, fellowship and, of course, plenty of dancing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 26, 2010
Cedars hits the courts for annual championship

The annual Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club championship concluded Feb. 26 with final matches and an awards luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 26, 2010
Deputies: Drunk thief wanted to redecorate

While drunk, a man spotted some patio furniture he "thought would be cool" for his friend's Siesta Key apartment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2010
Town manager upholds officer firing

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis agreed with Police Chief Al Hogle's firing of former police officer Jessica Anderson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2010
Mote founder earns Hall-of-Fame induction

Eugenie Clark is one of three women chosen by Gov. Charlie Crist for the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Sheriff's office launches 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

Enforcement of seat belt laws will be targeted from March 1-15.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Free spay/neuter clinic comes to East County

The Animal Rescue Coalition will offer free spay/neuter services from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 26.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2010
Youth Fishing tourney postponed to Sunday

Organizers will hold the event on its schedule rain date because of a high chance of thunderstorms Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Bollettieri opens Lakewood home

Bollettieri Sports Therapy Center's new 2,500-square-foot center includes a large gym area, four individual therapy rooms and a waiting area.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2010
Steff's Stuff owner tries to decipher sign code

Stephanie Claussen said she was never told that her 'Antique and Art Fair' sign violated town codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Sparks fly as city hires new auditor and clerk

Pamela Nadalini was named the first black city auditor and clerk and first female charter official in Sarasota's history, but not before a bit of testiness arose from the City Commission and the audience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2010
Club to seek code changes at commission meeting

Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson will ask the Town Commission to consider directing its planning board to make code changes that affect the Islandside project Monday, March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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