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  • June 3, 2009
Capture the 'Spirit of America' in The Observer's photo contest

The Observer launches its 'Spirit of America' photo contest on YourObserver.com. The winning photo will be featured in its annual Fourth of July special section published July 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2009
East Manatee Rotary goes green

The Rotary Club of East Manatee recently decided to 'go green' and join only a handful of Rotary clubs worldwide that have become an eco club.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2009
County pushes for pipeline resolution

A Norwegian-based company's revised natural-gas pipeline route is still in the way of potential white-sand sources for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2009
It's a sign ...

Have you seen the signs?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2009
Manatee deputies searching for missing woman

Lori Lee Nichols left a note that implied she may harm herself. She may be driving a red 2007 four-door Ford Focus with Florida tag D374AT.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2009
Cousins chill out for a cool cause

Cousins Matt and Cameron Pettinato and MandyBelle and Sam Sky know that cancer isn't cool. So they set up a lemonade stand called 'Chill Out Cancer' while visiting the home of their grandparents, Longboat Key residents Jim and Donna Pettinato.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 3, 2009
Wellness Concepts welcomes new doctor

Dr. Toni Grossenheider will provide chiropractic care to patients of all ages offers chiropractic adjustments, including specific evaluation for pregnancies, and saliva testing for hormone balancing.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2009
Proposed budget calls for 6.4% millage increase

A $498,740 deficit can be eliminated if the Town Commission agrees to an increased tax rate of at least 1.5967 mills.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 2, 2009
Humane Society rescues 23 puppies from Alabama

The puppies had either been abandoned or were scheduled to be euthanized before the Suncoast Humane Society rescued them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 2, 2009
Griffin named finalist in two national book contests

Longboat Key resident and mystery author H. Terrell Griffin has been named a finalist in two national book contest for his latest book, 'Blood Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 2, 2009
Hurricane seminar to provide flood of information

Hurricane season began June 1, and you know the drill: It's time for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Hurricane Preparedness Seminar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 2, 2009
Southeast students claim Odyssey crown

The East County students - Laith Charles, Philip DiMaria, Luca Erozer, Ben Robinson, Bryan Robinson and Kate Schaufelberger - placed first in the Division III Column Structure competition.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 2, 2009
Ministry stitches community outreach

The Loving Stitches Ministry of Our Lady of the Angles Catholic Community meet once a week to make items for organizations such as the Healthy Start Coalition, Manatee Memorial Hospital's nursery and more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 2, 2009
Town Commission holds regular meeting

An overview of the June 1, Longboat Key Town Commission regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 1, 2009
Sarasota property values down 11%

At the June 1 City Commission meeting, City Manager Bob Bartolotta revealed that city property-tax values will not decline as much as he expected.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 1, 2009
Wine sorbet is the latest buzz at Whole Foods

On Monday, shoppers at Whole Foods Market were treated to samples of Wine Cellar Sorbets, which come in nine flavors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 1, 2009
Key Club courts cleared for information center

The Longboat Key Club and Resort prepared to begin demolition of 14 Islandside tennis courts Monday, June 1, to make room for an information center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2009
Bay Isles Shell gets demolished

The former Bay Isles Shell gas station, 505 Bay Isles Road, was demolished Monday, June 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2009
Heritage Harbour man found dead

According to sheriff's office reports, Ronald J. Koett, 62, was found inside his home on the 7700 block of Camden Harbour Drive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2009
Tank transport company relocates to Manatee

Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport is relocating its headquarters from Newport Beach, California to Port Manatee Commerce Center.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 1, 2009
Carlton, Servian picked for budget oversight committee

Former Florida Sen. Lisa Carlton and former Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian are two of the 10 people nominated to help the county with its budget.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 1, 2009
Lynches closes for updates

Lynches Pub & Grub closed Monday for a two-week renovation period, which includes updates to the ceiling, lighting and awning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2009
State releases FCAT results

Although 2009 FCAT scores show mixed results, overall, East County students outperformed the state average in most areas, according to results released by the Florida Department of Education last week.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2009
Longboat's property values decline

The anticipated 10.1% decline this year marks only the second time since 1988 that taxable values have dropped year-to-year on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 31, 2009
Parks board advances Indian Beach park plan

A parks advisory board pushed higher on its project list the possible purchase of a Bay Shore Road property for a new park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 30, 2009
FCAT produces mixed results

Although many schools improved their scores from last year, several still fell below the state scoring average.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2009
Mustangs prevail in spring game

After trailing 14-13 at halftime, the Mustangs reclaimed the lead early in the third quarter of Friday night's spring game against Cape Coral Island Coast when quarterback Reggie Lindsey connected with Damen Gilbert on a 47-yard completion.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2009
New mailboxes deliver confusion on the Key

About 40 Longboat Key residents discovered Friday they had an additional mailbox next to their existing one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
Recommendations made for three new principals

Superintendent Tim McGonegal recommends Dr. Ron Hirst for Bashaw Elementary, Jim Mennes for Freedom Elementary and Norma Scott for McNeal Elementary.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2009
Town receives groin bids

The town hopes to begin construction on two groins behind The Islander Club no later than Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 29, 2009
Traffic circle angers residents

The newly installed traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street led to negative feedback at an Alta Vista Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer
  • May 29, 2009
SMR makes search easier for homebuyers

Visitors to the Ranch's Information Center at 6220 University Parkway can now check out a GPS navigation unit to more easily find model homes and other amenities in the community.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Burglars steal $50,000 in Christmas decorations

According to Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports, sometime between May 5 and May 27, unknown suspects broke into a storage space at 3210 59th Drive E.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Burglars strike East County storage facility

According to a sheriff's office report released Thursday night, sometime between May 14 and May 26, unknown persons entered the 4 Star Storage at 3106 81st Court E. and broke into six RV vehicles.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2009
Emergency management tests readiness

Today and Monday, Manatee County Emergency Management will test its ability to host thousands of displaced residents during a hypothetical storm event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 29, 2009
Power outage closes library

With no electricity to several major systems, the Gulf Gate Library was closed for repairs again Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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