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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2009
McGonegal to present new proposal for MTI

In addition to moving the site to land in front of Braden River High School, the Manatee County superintendent also wants to earmark land for future East County schools.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • July 29, 2009
Where are they now?: Orville Clayton

Orville Clayton was a founding member of Longboat Key Turtle Watch. Five years have passed since he has been active in the group, but the turtles are always on his mind.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 22, 2009
No decision, more hearings set on Key Club

Speaking on behalf of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, Dr. Hank Fishkind, Florida's most renowned economist, didn't mince words in his characterization of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2010
Cops Corner 06.03.10

The victim reported that his Xbox 360 and five video games were stolen. He suspected his friend was responsible. When he went to the suspect's home, he recovered the items from the residence. While inside, he saw other items he believed were stolen.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Sarasota to rehear Villages proposal

Commissioner Mason says she may change her vote. Doing so would be good news for SMR.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • June 17, 2009
Ranch Community Fund plans interactive dinner

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund is organizing a Tahitian-themed interactive dinner to raise money for charities in need.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Cops Corner

April 6 Family food 10:55 p.m. - 2800 block of Trinidad Street. Battery. An uncle and nephew got into an argument while standing in the kitchen of the home they share. The nephew said his uncle was threatening him and then opened a drawer to grab a knife. The nephew said he grabbed his uncle by the neck in self defense. The uncle said he was making food during the argument and grabbed the knife to cut the food, not to hurt his nephew. Neither the nephew nor uncle wanted to press charges.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joseph "Joe" Corben received multiple honors from the U.S. government, including a Combat Infantry Badge, a European Theater Badge with three battle stars and Bronze Star.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 25, 2011
Medal of Merit

Longboat Key resident Joseph 'Joe' Corben was recognized for his service during World War II with the French Legion of Honor medal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Anna Dearing |
  • December 2, 2009
Dance review: 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet's production of Sir Peter Wright's 'Giselle,' staged by Margaret Barbieri, was carried by the expertise of its two guest stars, internationally acclaimed Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg, this past weekend, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 549 Hornblower Lane in Country Club Shores Unit III has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, 3,839 square feet of living area and a pool. It sold for $1.2 million.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • January 19, 2011
Country Club Shores home sells for $1.2 million

The sale was the largest of the 13 residential real-estate transactions recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys during the week of Jan. 3 through Jan. 7 at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • November 19, 2009
Manners matter

To reach a larger market, Patricia Persson, founder and president of Hobby Hall Etiquette, has expanded her etiquette classes to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • November 11, 2009
Pedal car races to debut on Main

The races will be part of the Ed's Tavern Pedal Car Race and Car Show Nov. 15.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Public Tennis Center nears completion

The town hopes to complete the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's $732,000 renovation project by Dec. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 13 Rep. Vern Buchanan waves to a packed room Tuesday night at Sarasota Yacht Club during his victory speech.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 2, 2010
Vern Victorious

On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • April 28, 2010
The Language of Love

For entrepreneur Piero Rivolta, writing romance novels is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 16, 2009
Mamma Onesti's celebrates first anniversary out east

The restaurant name has been in business for 27 years.

  • East County
  • News
The Rev. Jim Hedman has served at St. Mary since October 2006.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
St. Mary Magdalene church gains autonomy

Lakewood Ranch's St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church became its own parish Oct. 9. The church celebrated with a special parish picnic Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • May 3, 2012
Will a Spoonful of Spray Paint Help the Medicine Go Down? New MTO Mural Sparks (More) Controversy

Will a Spoonful of Spray Paint Help the Medicine Go Down? New MTO Mural Sparks (More) Controversy

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 7, 2010
Brakes might be put on Key trolley service

A grant that has helped to fund Longboat's trolley service in Manatee County expires this month. About $300,000 needs to be freed up to keep the current route in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner 07.08.10

The suspect(s) entered the liquor store section of the grocery store and selected a bottle of vodka. The suspect(s) rendered a $100 bill as payment. The inexperienced clerk utilized the counterfeit detection pen on the bill, and it did not react to the counterfeit bill.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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