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  • 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
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    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
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  • 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Tennis champions crowned at The Meadows

More than 150 seniors from around the world gathered at The Meadows Country Club in Sarasota for the Meadows Super Senior Grand Prix Tennis Tournament Feb. 15-20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2010
Teens encouraged to 'live their dreams'

A free speaking event for middle school students and their parents on the topic will be held from 6:30-8 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Buchanan to address City Commission

Rep. Vern Buchanan will appear at a Sarasota City Commission meeting for the first time ever to discuss how the federal government can help the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Braden River, ODA victorious in girls tennis

Braden River defeated Charlotte 4-1 Feb. 22 while the Out-of-Door Academy defeated Cardinal Mooney 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 25, 2010
Lady Pirates earn back-to-back wins

The Braden River High softball team defeated Manatee 9-2 Feb. 23 and Riverview 3-1 Feb. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Pines residents celebrate a century

Pines of Sarasota residents who have marked their 100th birthday gathered for a tea party with their families and members of the community Friday, Feb. 19, at the Veranda Skilled Nursing Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Columbia alumni trek to Circus Sarasota's Big Top

The Columbia University Alumni Club of Sarasota hosted its first group outing to Circus Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Cardinal Mooney students take top prizes at contest

The Bay Breeze Rotary Club of Sarasota recently invited four Cardinal Mooney High School Advanced Placement Literature students to participate in the Rotary International Four-Way Speech Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Bioterrorism drill tests hospitals' preparedness

Local hospitals and public-health officials tested their ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack involving deliberate and widespread salmonella poisoning in Sarasota County Friday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Projects to impact downtown

The city is squeezing five major construction and improvement projects, which take place within two blocks of each other, into eight months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Permanent police panel considered

At its next meeting, the Police Advisory Panel will discuss recommending a permanent version of the panel that would examine complaints against the police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 25, 2010
Photo leads to election inquiry

Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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