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Amanda Sebastiano
April 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Women's Club '50 Shades of Gold'

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club came together April 2, with gold earrings, purses and other accessories in-hand. The women donated gently-used jewelry and other items to the event, which were available for purchase at discounted prices. Jewelry vendors, such as Heart's Desire, also had jewelry for sale on-site. Proceeds benefited SMART, SOLVE Maternity Homes and Hope Family Services.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber Connection Lunch

Members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce enjoyed lunch and learning about each other's businesses April 2, during the chambers Power Connection Lunch, at Mexicali Border Cafe.

East County
News

Nolan Peterson
April 2, 2014

Shelter compromise draws mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve an ongoing dispute through a compromise solution, the Sarasota city and commissions added a third site to the list of possible locations for a downtown Sarasota homeless shelter.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 2, 2014

Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 2, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
April 2, 2014

County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

Siesta Key
News

David Conway
April 2, 2014

County, city ponder future of CRA

Some commissioners have taken a position on whether the downtown Community Redevelopment Area should be extended, but both commissions are waiting to make an official decision.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2014

ODA breezes to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated Cardinal Mooney 15-7 in district action April 1.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Superintendent hosts movie nights

APRIL FOOLS' - Manatee County School District's superintendent has made transparency a primary focus of his tenure.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

BRHS plans to change its mascot

APRIL FOOLS' - Braden River High School may change its mascot to a wolf in light of the success of its student and 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf.