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By Pam McTeer
September 9, 2009

Obama addresses East County classrooms

The president encouraged students to take responsibility for their education during his speech Sept. 8.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Cops' Corner 09.10.09

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

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
September 9, 2009

Swim teams dive into season

Lakewood Ranch opened its season victorious Sept. 2. The Out-of-Door Academy and Braden River are scheduled to begin this week.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
September 9, 2009

Athlete of the Week: AJ Strong

The Observer spotlights ODA running back AJ Strong.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Registration for Sarasota Walk now taking place

The fifth annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Walk in Sarasota will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Temple Beth Israel holds August open house

Connie Mederos-Jacobs and Joe Miller organized the Temple Beth Israel's open house held Aug. 23.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

A 'Nooner' by any other name ...

'Nooners' have disappeared from the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber schedule.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Mimi Edlin honors family tradition

On Friday, Sept. 4, Temple Beth Israel member Mimi Edlin lit the Sabbath candles at the temple's Shabbat service.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 9, 2009

Consultant fees on the rise

Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski wants Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to reduce consultant costs across the board.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
September 9, 2009

CDDs approve FY2010 budgets

Each of the four Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts approved its proposed FY2010 budgets Sept. 9 during a continuation of the Aug. 20 board meeting.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 9, 2009

Commissioners sound off get stance

Only two commissioners polled agree that taxes should be raised when the budget is adopted later this month. Other topics include service level and reserves.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 9, 2009

Commission reviews tennis budget

The Longboat Key Town Commission, which approved a new 1,750-square-foot pro shop and other facilities for the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center last year, is curious if the town-operated facility will make money in the next fiscal year.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Another era ends on Longboat Key

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Our View

Don't cave, commissioners

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Pamela Letts
September 9, 2009

My View

Health care system needs an overhaul

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Cops Corner

A woman reported that someone left three large piles of tree branches and brush on a vacant property that was under her care.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Robin Hartill
September 9, 2009

The Rev. Scheff leaves St. Mary's after three years

The Rev. Philip Scheff has missed the people of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, since he was reassigned a month ago to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, in

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Worship Services

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Obituaries

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 9, 2009

Summer survival

Off-season months are always tough for Longboat Key resorts, but this year, they faced the added hurdle of a slow economy. This summer, owners showed that they're up for the challenge.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kent Chetlain
September 9, 2009

Key Real Estate

Orchid Beach unit sells for $2.35 million

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
September 9, 2009

Real Estate Reports

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Business Observer

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Donna Swan
September 9, 2009

Deal us in: Don't depend on probabilities

The key to today's game lies with South's play of the club suit.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
September 9, 2009

Weather

This week's temperatures and forecast.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 9, 2009

THREE-PEAT

The Braden River High football team opened its season with a 43-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch. The Pirates remain a perfect 3-0 in the rivalry series.

East County
Sports

Robin Roy
September 8, 2009

Commission rescinds its paid parking approval

Three weeks after voting to implement paid parking as soon as this fall, city commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday to rescind that vote until they can get more public input.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 8, 2009

Longboat Key police help nab car burglar

Longboat Key police officers, with the assistance of Bradenton Beach police officers, arrested a man who broke into cars Saturday on Longboat Key and Sarasota.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
September 8, 2009

East Manatee Junior Midget squad falls to New Tampa

The East Manatee Bulldogs' Junior Midget team fell to the New Tampa Sharks 16-6 Sept. 5.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
September 8, 2009

Manatee leaders urge parental involvement

Following the shooting death of Bayshore High cheerleader Jazmine Thompson, state and local leaders are pleading with parents to stay involved in their children's lives.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 8, 2009

Saunders agent to run for Manatee commission

Robin DiSabatino this morning announced her candidacy for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 4 seat.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
September 5, 2009

Sarasota Millionaires tryouts set for next week

The Sarasota Millionaires will be holding tryouts from 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 and 19 at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota.