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Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Longboat key photo contest winner: June 4

Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 4

Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Thirteen-year-old Connor Powers completes a series of ball handling drills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2015
Rams shoot into summer

Sixty-five boys and girls in third through eighth grade hit the hardwood for Riverview High’s annual Summer Basketball Camp June 1 through June 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2015
Sidelines: East County 6.4.2015

BRSC U9 girls post runner-up finish; MBC Elite wins Memorial Day tournament; Mustangs win Academic Team Championship; Florida Burn takes third in Perfect Game tourney

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Recommended budget capitalizes on property value increases; Fertilizer ban takes effect

  • East County
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Beth and Barry Williamson walk the mall as their main form of exercise. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Retired East County couple laps UTC for Healthy Walkers Program

For one East County couple, the journey of 300 miles begins at UTC’s Cheesecake Factory.

  • East County
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First Watch CEO Ken Pendery, pictured in 2011. File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
First Watch moves into first place

The East County- based chain makes the largest acquisition in its corporate history.

  • East County
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Diana Greene has 28 years of experience in education. She began her career as an elementary school teacher. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Manatee County School District welcomes new superintendent Diana Greene

Diana Greene is a relative newcomer to Manatee County, but she’s ready for the tests she’ll face leading the district.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
OBITUARY | Louise Weil

Louise Weil, 74, of Longboat Key, died May 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
OBITUARY | Emil Robert “Bob” Havel

Bob Havel, 90, of Longboat Key and formerly of South Bend, Ind., and Lake Geneva, Wis., died May 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Miller makes patriotic push for Freedom Fest

Cannons Marina has $500 for the most patriotic business float at this year’s Fourth of July parade.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Owner seeks new leases in life of plaza

How does $0 rent sound for three years? The rent is still too darn high for prospective Whitney Beach tenants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Commission flips undergrounding switch

Voters will decide in November whether they want to pay for their share of a $23.4 million project to bury utilities on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2015
City eyes paid parking to fund Circle garage

Progress on a St. Armands parking garage continues as stakeholders offer their support for various funding mechanisms — including parking meters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Fire Rescue aces inspection; Mayers works to protect manatees

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2015
Athletic Center expansion in progress

The facility will remain open during an expansion and renovation project worth $2.3 million.

  • East County
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File photoTropical Storm Debby brought flooding to St. Armands Circle and several areas of Longboat Key in June 2012.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

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This home at 13718 Matanzas Place has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,894 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2015
Condo unit at The Beaches sells for $2.1 million

A condominium in The Beaches of Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lou Newman with “Flying High,” one of his favorite photographs he’s taken. He took the photo in Tanzania. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Q+A with Lou Newman

For Lou Newman, retirement from his career as a veterinarian sparked a second career as a wildlife photographer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aster the mixed breed puppy is looking for his forever home.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
All Paws on Deck: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue seeks volunteers

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue’s volunteer base shrinks in the dog days of summer. But for the shelter’s 185 dogs and cats, there’s no such thing as summer vacation.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2015
Conversation with Kyanne Merrill

Nearly two months into her role as director of the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp., Kyanne Merrill is building relationships and picking up where her predecessor, Lori Basilone, left off.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Keywide property values rise by 4.79%

The increase will result in revenue that’s $21,000 lower than estimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert Goodman, president of Longboat Key Association Inc.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Key Club expansion drives road shift

A relocated Longboat Club Road will place the Islandside project in the fast lane. Traffic issues are the only speed bumps in sight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium CEO and President Michael Crosby told Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members May 28 that Mote’s City Island campus “is bursting at the seams” and plans for a relocated aquarium site are still underway. Photo by Kurt Schul
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Mote still fishing for aquarium site

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s president and says an aquarium relocation to the mainland, even if it’s not a waterfront spot, is still a top priority.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
Marble Pool returns with a splash for summer

Supporters hope the John H. Marble Pool will dive into year-round operations someday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
MY VIEW | Tennis Center deserves town investment

There have been a lot of recent comments and opinions about the Public Tennis Center lately.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango, at last year's Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2015
Ten things to do on Longboat Key this summer

If you’re looking to fill those summer days and nights, check off these summer must-dos from your bucket list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Offensive lineman Kyle Brown, a 2015 graduate of Bradenton Christian, will play football for Division III Geneva College, in Beaver Falls, Pa., this fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2015
Panther set to tackle the next challenge

Bradenton Christian graduate Kyle Brown will continue his football career at Geneva College this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 13718 Matanzas Place has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,894 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2015
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.5 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tyson Widmer, 7, raised $1,000 — the most of any one student at Robert E. Willis Elementary School.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Willis student jumps for a challenge

For Robert E. Willis Elementary student Tyson Widmer, the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser in May for the American Heart Association came close to his heart.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
OUR VIEW | A seminal moment for LBK

Judging from the full house Monday night in the Longboat Key Town Commission Chambers, you easily could have concluded before the night began that the commission was about to address a controversial issue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Residents trying to turn left from Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Parkside Place often have to wait due to the volume of oncoming traffic.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
Summerfield residents signal support for turn lane

CDD 1 supervisors hope Manatee County will see the light about the need for a designated left-turn arrow for Parkside Place.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Leadership Sarasota Class of 2015 cuts the ribbon for the new discovery zone at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2015
Leadership Sarasota helps launch Bay Preserve discovery zone

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated 30 years of success with the Leadership Sarasota program on Saturday, May 29 at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The building is located at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 2, 2015
County begins budget talks

Manatee commissioners on Wednesday will discuss various financial funds.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves contract with Manatee County for joint public safety radio system

The radio system will cover 67 agencies and 8,100 stations combined in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • East County
  • News
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