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

The Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch runner Olivia Ortiz.

  • East County
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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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  • 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].

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • East County
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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
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    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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  • 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.

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

The north-Key bar will close March 31.

  • Longboat Key
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    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
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    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
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  • 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
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 16, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Derek's Culinary Casual

Derek's Culinary Casual Executive Chef Derek Barnes shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 16, 2010
Commission OKs bayfront connectivity plan

The overall plan calls for six roundabouts on U.S. 41 from 14th Street to Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 15, 2010
Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Living Walls

Ruth and Basil Levin founded furniture-and-design store Living Walls in 1970, on St. Armands Circle. Forty years later, their daughter, Alison Levin Bishop, is running the business, which is still thriving at its downtown location on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr.

Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr., 63, worked in various real-estate positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2010
BCC to step forward with Fort Hamer project

Manatee County commissioners are expected to vote on a contract for the Fort Hamer Bridge tomorrow.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2010
Buchanan receives maritime honor

The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 15, 2010
Bayfront roundabout plan up for vote

City commissioners may approve a bayfront-connectivity plan that would install six roundabouts on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 15, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from March 8-13

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 14, 2010
Christ Church of LBK finds sanctuary in new building

On March 14, ground was broken for Christ Church of Longboat Key's new sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2010
Lady Mustangs win Booker Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 100 points to win the Sarasota Booker Tornado Invitational March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2010
Lady Mustangs win big

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated McKeel Academy of Technology 13-3 in non-district action March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
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