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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

Orchid Beach condo sells for $2.5 million

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Braden River senior earns service award

Alycia Bower, 18, president of ManaTEENs, will be honored with the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Schools raise money for Haiti

Willis Elementary fifth-graders, in partnership with ShelterBox USA, raised more than $5,000 for Haiti relief through a campaign called High Five for Haiti.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
BRE teachers awarded grants

Two teachers at Braden River Elementary recently received grants.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Dancing families need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance Off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
IDA: No changes needed at Ranch Town Hall

Chairman Tom Green said the community is "very fortunate to have the leadership of (Community Manager) Bob Fernandez."

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Tara residents mobilize against land-use proposals

Lake Lincoln LLC is seeking an amendment to its development of regional impact that would allow increased commercial uses and a cellular tower.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
INCORPORATION: A Primer

The Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum will host its first public meeting regarding the incorporation of Lakewood Ranch Feb. 24. Here is everything you need to know so far.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch mother helps orphans from China

Jodi Allion works with Love Without Boundaries, a non-profit organization that recently secured a $25,000 prize through a contest on Facebook.com.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Golden arches may find home in Ranch

McDonald's is considering a site near State Road 64 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Home Depot employee constructs lesson

Mark Campbell giving East County kids a chance to learn as they build.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner 02.18.10

The suspect and the victim have been dating. The suspect went to the victim's residence and zapped him with a stun gun several times after a verbal dispute.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 17, 2010
Riverdale home tops real estate transactions

Juergen and Gabriele Boecker, trustees, of Esslingen, Germany, sold the home at 4515 Blue Marlin Drive to Marvin and Roxanne Rakes, Bradenton, for $453,000.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Business Observer 02.18.10

Bel Mare at Riviera Dunes has emerged from foreclosure with scaled-back pricing on its remaining condominium residences.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
East County squads ready rackets

Braden River and Lakewood opened their season Feb. 16 and 17, respectively, while The Out-of-Door Academy will begin play Feb. 23.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch's Myers heads to state finals

The Mustangs finished 14th at the Class 2A-Region 3 tourney Feb. 12-13 in Charlotte.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The Observer spotlights YMCA swimmer Chloe Millard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS: 02.18.10

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball teams saw their seasons come to a disappointing end in the Class 4A-District 10 semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
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  • By Donna Swan
  • February 17, 2010
Deal Us In

Heart of the matter

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Sunrise prize

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo taken on the north end of the Key. 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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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2010
End of the Road

Lakewood Ranch saw its miracle season come to an end with a 2-1 (PK, 5-3) loss to St. Johns Bartram Trail in the Class 4A state semifinals Feb. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2010
Ranch HOA upholds yard fine

Summerfield's Joani Ellis hoped the HOA would drop a $1,600 fine against her for having too many yard decorations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Engel & Vakers, Sun Resorts reveal plans

The companies will leave the building at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but both will continue to do business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2010
St. Thomas More women get fashion fix

Dillard's garbs the St. Thomas More Women's Club in elegant style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Local skaters revel in Olympic debut

Local pairs figure skaters Amanda Evora and Mark Ladwig concluded their Olympic debut Feb. 15 with personal best scores for free skate and overall score, finishing 10th in the pairs figure skating competition at the Pacific Coliseum. Teammates Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett finished 13th.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
Girl injured in school bus accident

A student at Haile Middle School was injured today when a rental truck struck the back of her school bus.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2010
Town government invitation extended

Town Hall is offering four classes to help residents learn about the intricacies of the island's government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2010
County announces road closure

A section of West County Club Lane will be closed today through March 2.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2010
Gladiators host annual youth fundraiser

The Bradenton Gladiators will host the ultimate 'Mask' Mardi Gras Gala Feb. 27 at the Manatee Central Banquet Hall, 515 9th St. East, Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 16, 2010
Pursuit of downtown visitors center to continue

The Downtown Improvement District board will keep pushing the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau to locate an office on or near Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 15, 2010
Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate 40th anniversary at circus

This year marks the 40-year milestone of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2010
Obituary: Paul Massik

Dr. Paul Massik, 92, died Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 15, 2010
MELL gears up for Opening Day

Manatee East Little League will kickoff the spring little league season with an Opening Day Ceremony from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2010
Barbetta court hearing canceled

Two groups suing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta wanted a judge to seize his computer, but because the two sides may reach an agreement, the court date was called off.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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