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Observer Staff
October 21, 2009

Obituaries

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
October 21, 2009

The threat of rain failed to dampen the high spirits of the overflowing crowd attending the fifth annual Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry Oct. 16, at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub,

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 21, 2009

Olympian: Rowing site 'world class'

Rowing Olympic gold medalist Jason Read told local business owners the rowing site being planned by Benderson Development and Sarasota County would be an economic catalyst for the area.

East County
News

By Kent Chetlain
October 21, 2009

Sabal Cove home sells for $2 million

In March 2005, as the recent real-estate bubble was about to burst, a Bloomington, Ill., real-estate firm known as DKS Properties Inc., led by its president, David Stark, purchased a 5,238-square-foot residence in the exclusive Sabal Cove subdivision, within the heart of the Bay Isles peninsula, for $2,125,000. The price was the highest ever paid for one of the lakefront properties in the 38-home Sabal Cove development located at 3334 Sabal Cove Lane.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Pam Eubanks
October 21, 2009

Cancer survivors share their messages of hope

Organizers hope their Night of Pink and White Breast Cancer Survivor Gala will raise more than $150,000 for the American Cancer Society.

East County
News

Michael Eng
October 21, 2009

Palm-Aire launches food drive

Resident Helen Fleder has partnered with All Faiths Food Bank for her first food drive, Care to Share.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
October 21, 2009

ODA to christen new stage

Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the first play performed on the school's new black box theater. Performances are Oct. 29-31.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
October 21, 2009

Business Observer

Home-Tech was one of four businesses honored with the Lee County Horizon Council's Industry Appreciation Award in September.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 21, 2009

Real Estate Reports

Steve and Maureen Horn have joined the Longboat Key South office of Michael Saunders & Co.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 21, 2009

Real Estate Reports

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
October 21, 2009

Scoreboard

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
October 21, 2009

Cops Corner 10.22.09

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

East County
Cops Corner

By Donna Swan
October 21, 2009

Deal Us In: readers get chance to bid

This hand is from an American Contract Bridge League International Fund Game, held at local bridge clubs.

Longboat Key
News

Michael Eng
October 21, 2009

Woodland church welcomes family friendly funny man

Comedian Jeff Allen will perform at the church's tailgate event Sunday.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 21, 2009

Weather

Last weeks weather and other statistics

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
October 21, 2009

Lakewood Ranch home sells for $650,000

Steve and Kelly MacKinnon, Bradenton, sold their home at 7305 Desert Ridge Glen to John and Nicole Birmingham, Bradenton, for $650,000.

East County
Real Estate

Jen Blanco
October 21, 2009

Coach launches cheer club

Former Braden River High cheerleading coach Stacey Horton will be starting a new cheerleading club for middle school students beginning Nov. 3.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 21, 2009

Athlete of the Week: Johnny Silvers

The East County Observer spotlights Lakewood Ranch swimmer Johnny Silvers.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
October 20, 2009

Ranch Community Fund announces grant recipients

Seventeen local organizations received funding. A $30,000 grant to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA, which is included in the total, was awarded in June.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
October 20, 2009

'Design Star' finalist dreams up a white Christmas

Jason Champion creates a modern holiday look for a Longboat Key estate.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
October 20, 2009

P&Z does not recommend Moore's zoning change

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant & Marina owner Alan Moore said his 43-year-old business will shut down unless the town approves a request to change the zoning of the property on which the eatery sits.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
October 20, 2009

St. Martha's students arrange awareness event

About 450 students at St. Martha's Catholic School dressed in varying shades of pink Tuesday, Oct. 20, to raise awareness for breast cancer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 20, 2009

Mustangs fail to advance

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team saw its season come to an unexpected end in the Class 2A-District 14 Championship Oct. 19 at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy.

East County
Sports

Adam Hughes
October 20, 2009

Sabal Cove home sells for $2 million

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
October 19, 2009

Police department consultant nixed

The city manager planned to hire a consultant to conduct a review of the police department's practices, but city commissioners voted to have citizen volunteers do that job.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
October 19, 2009

Masquerade madness begins at BKYC

Bird Key Yacht Club members decorated masks Oct. 19 for their Halloween bash.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
October 19, 2009

Siekmann responds to county commissioner

Longboat Key Vice Mayor Robert Siekmann responded to Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash's stance on the town's breakwater project in a letter submitted to The Longboat Observer last week.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
October 18, 2009

Lady Mustangs race to top-5 finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team finished fifth at the Little Everglades Pre-State Elite Invitational Oct. 17 in Dade City.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2009

ODA rolls past St. Pete Shorecrest

The Out-of-Door Academy football team racked up nearly 450 yards and improved its record to 5-1 with a 48-6 rout of St. Pete Shorecrest Oct. 16.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2009

Mustangs gallop past Bruins

Quarterback Reggie Lindsey threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns as the Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Bayshore 35-14 in non-district action Oct. 16.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2009

Pirates hang with Hurricanes

A late fourth quarter turnover proved costly as the Manatee High football team edged past Braden River 14-7 tonight.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
October 16, 2009

Update: Longboat police officer terminated

Longboat Key Police Officer Pati Beardsley was terminated Thursday, Oct. 15 by Police Chief Al Hogle after his department completed an internal investigation of her Sept. 16 arrest, in which she waved her department-issued handgun at a motorist that pulled into the driveway of her Sarasota home.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
October 16, 2009

Mote announces new trustee and advisory council chairman

Penelope Kingman joined Mote's board of trustees, and Rande Ridenour is the new chairman of Mote's Advisory Council.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
October 16, 2009

Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Oste

Robert 'Bob' Oste, 60, died Sept. 19. He was a live-aboard sailor for many years in Longboat Key, Sarasota and Bradenton Beach.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

Manatee district will provide swine flu vaccinations

Health department staff will provide the vaccines in schools to students whose parents or guardians provide their consent via forms that will go out in information packets to parents at the end of this month.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 16, 2009

Army Corps to give Wares Creek update

The Corps is the chief oversight agency among several involved on the multi-million-dollar project.

East County
News

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