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Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

Pirates roll in district quarterfinals

The Braden River High boys basketball team handled Seminole Osceola with ease last night, defeating the Warriors 67-28 in the Class 4A-District 10 quarterfinals.

East County
Sports

Robin Roy
February 10, 2010

Disputed crime reports lead to Siesta Key e-mail battle

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce President Jim Haberman accused two neighborhood leaders of spreading false rumors about crime, which he says could hurt Key businesses.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

'ArtZGirls' announce youthful art exhibit

The Zonta Club of Sarasota announced a youth art exhibit and sale that will benefit Girls Inc. and the Zonta Fund for Women.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Hundreds to gather for leadership conference

Students representing five counties will take part in a leadership conference at Woodland Community Church tomorrow.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Attorney outlines ways to approve, deny Islandside application

The Town Commission will hold a 9:30 a.m. special workshop Friday, Feb. 12, during the Islandside hearing to discuss measures that need to be taken to approve or deny the application.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
February 10, 2010

Deputies search for home-invasion suspect

A friend pulls a gun inside an apartment and demands cash and prescription drugs.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 4, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Some like it hot

A hint of Scottish bonnet pepper made a family recipe the winner of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's first Rib Fest event.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Briefs

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Two candidates snub PIC

Lee Rothenberg and Hal Lenobel will not attend a Longboat Key Public Interest Committee meeting this month because they believe the organization is biased in its support of commission candidates.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

ResortQuest to expand

Larry Starr, president of the company's Southwest Florida division, says that short-term rentals are in demand.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Colony files reorganization plan

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is asking a bankruptcy judge to confirm its reorganization plan before it secures an investor who will help renovate the 232-unit resort.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Key Club changes plan

More modifications to the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project will delay a presentation that was planned Friday, Feb. 12 by Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Obituary: Allan Bergman

Allan Bergman, 75, was a Longboat Key resident.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Firefighter of the Year worked to bring new program to life

Firefighter/paramedic David Kyle has been named the 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Firefighter of the Year.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Officer of the Year's assistance helped to break burglary case

Longboat Key Police Officer Randy Thompson has been named 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Police Officer of the Year.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Pension purgatory

The town of Longboat Key has serious employee pension problems - and they're not just the $25 million in unfunded liabilities hanging over the town's taxpayers.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Lenobel runs on his record

At-large Commissioner Hal Lenobel, who is not actively campaigning for his sixth Commission term, hopes the voters will elect him on his record.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 10, 2010

Younger wants to see change

At-large challenger Phillip Younger believes it's time to shake up the Town Commission and its longtime public servants by bringing new ideas to the table.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Couples make Public Tennis Center a success

The Mrachek and Schlorf families will be honored in a Longboat Key Public Tennis Center dedication ceremony Feb. 28.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Jan. 31 Fruits of their labor 8:52 a.m. -- 5100 block of GMD. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that during the past week, someone picked about 100 oranges and grapefruits from fruit trees on her property.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kent Chetlain
February 10, 2010

Longboat Key - Real Estate

New Pass mansion sells for $8.4 million

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 10, 2010

Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Ackerman achieves '09 record for home sales volume.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Donna Swan
February 10, 2010

Deal Us In

Squeezes

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Graceful exit

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo taken at The Diplomat Resort, 3155 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

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Rowlett choir sings at Monster Jam

The Rowlett Elementary School Boys Choir dazzled audiences with a performance of the national anthem at the Monster Jam truck show Feb. 6 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Church offers 'dodgy' youth party

Sarasota Baptist Church is putting a special twist on Valentine's Day this year.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Summerfield resident challenges HOA rules

Joani Ellis has had a $1,600 fine since 2006 for having too many decorative items in her yard. She says the rules need to change.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Alliance chairman ready for new role

Longtime Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance member Marc Simms has big plans for the East County organization.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 10, 2010

McNeal, family rally behind 4-year-old cancer patient

Aracely Mendoza, diagnosed with stage four cancer, will begin her fourth round of chemotherapy Friday.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Stewardship District sets stage for Central Park

The Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District eventually will issue bonds for Central Park to pay for the community's infrastructure.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
February 10, 2010

Linger Lodge hires new manager

David LaRusso, a veteran of the restaurant industry, already has added new options to the menu to the legendary East County eatery.

East County
News

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Cops Corner 02.11.10

Unknown person(s) unlocked the victim's front door while she was at church and entered her residence. Once inside, the person(s) removed $58 from the nightstand drawer in the master bedroom.

East County
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 10, 2010

Business Observer 02.11.10

The year continues to show positive market signs for residential and commercial real estate in Lakewood Ranch. There were 24 new home contracts and reservations in Lakewood Ranch in January 2010, and 68 homes currently are under construction.

East County
News

Adam Hughes
February 10, 2010

Ranch home sells for $550,000

Richard and Ruth Corn, trustees, Bradenton, sold the home at 7943 Royal Birkdale Circle to Nicholas and Josephine Baudo, Bradenton, for $550,000.

East County
Real Estate

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