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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
Sports

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
Sports

Jen Blanco
February 17, 2010

Athlete of the Week: Chloe Millard

The Observer spotlights YMCA swimmer Chloe Millard.

East County
Sports

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
Sports

Robin Hartill
February 17, 2010

Business Observer

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Donna Swan
February 17, 2010

Deal Us In

Heart of the matter

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 17, 2010

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
Neighbors

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
Sports

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
News

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
News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robin Hartill
February 15, 2010

Obituary: Paul Massik

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

Longboat Key
News

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

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

Pam Eubanks
February 15, 2010

UPDATE: Missing woman found

Lakewood Ranch visitor Charlotte R. Gately, who was reported missing by her family Feb. 14, has been found.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 15, 2010

START program works to address red tide

A red tide control program has funded 12 research studies and disbursed more than $1.5 million between 2007 and 2009.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
February 14, 2010

Creekwood post office open on President's Day

The office inside the Creekwood Crossing BP gas station will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 15

East County
News

Jen Blanco
February 14, 2010

Manatee ready to cheer on local Olympians

The Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex, Ellenton Suds Sports Grill and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee are hosting a Winter Games Watch Party tonight and tomorrow night in support of local pairs figure skaters Caydee Denney and Jeremy Barrett and Mark Ladwig and Amanda Evora.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
February 13, 2010

'Stupid Cupid' party all fun, no fuss

Junior League held its annual "Stupid Cupid" Valentine's Day party at Libby's.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Dora Walters
February 12, 2010

Bondi wants to 'win back Florida'

Pam Bondi, a candidate for the Republican nomination for state Attorney General, was the guest speaker at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key held at the Chart House.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 12, 2010

Mote founder turns the page on new book edition

Dr. Eugenie Clark will have a new edition of her book, 'The Lady and the Sharks' at tomorrow's 'Books with Bites.'

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
February 12, 2010

Lenobel and Welly differ on tee times

The Longboat Key Town Commission reconvened the Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing Friday by reviewing proposed amendments needed to allow guests of a new hotel to play on the new golf course.