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Join Alex Mahadevan and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 26, 2012
Sept. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Jeff Cornwell and Cyndi Flanagan
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: s/ART/q Print Party

There were 12 prints to choose from at this year's two-day print party hosted by s/ART/q on Saturday, Oct. 22 at WSLR 96.5 LPFM. Typewriters, a cute dog, ribbons, produce, cool-looking fish - it's no wonder there were so many people getting hip images transferred to their long johns, jeans, aprons and plenty of t-shirts. Live music, food and crafts for children entertained the thousands of attendees while they waited for their screen-printed works of art. Each print was $5 and helped the group of local artists raise funds for SELECT Fair in December in Miami.

  • Arts + Culture
Southside Elementary students Alex Brantingham and Jazmin Light read with volunteer Henrietta Daytz.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary wishes beloved volunteer a happy 100th birthday (VIDEO)

Southside Elementary School today held a birthday party honoring volunteer Henrietta Daytz, who will celebrate her 100th birthday Saturday, Sept. 29. Principal Steve Dragon stopped by the school's Media Center to serenade her with a birthday tune.

  • Sarasota
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Natalie Andrewson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: s/ART/q Print Party

There were 12 prints to choose from at this year's two-day print party hosted by s/ART/q on Saturday, Oct. 22 at WSLR 96.5 LPFM. Typewriters, a cute dog, ribbons, produce, cool-looking fish - it's no wonder there were so many people getting hip images transferred to their long johns, jeans, aprons and plenty of t-shirts. Live music, food and crafts for children entertained the thousands of attendees while they waited for their screen-printed works of art. Each print was $5 and helped the group of local artists raise funds for SELECT Fair in December in Miami.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2012
Deputies arrest Siesta burglary suspects

Two men allegedly broke into a vehicle on Siesta Key and used stolen credit cards to buy an iPad.

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Debbie Lamb and Brenda Becker exchange business cards Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Power Hour at Tommy Bahama.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Power Hour at Tommy Bahama

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce had 65 people attend their Power Hour event Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Lady Thunder bounces back with win

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Sarasota Christian 25-21, 25-13, 25-20 Sept. 25.

  • East County
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Sarasota County expects renourishment of Turtle beach to begin in 2014 — three years before previously anticipated. Courtesy image.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2012
South Siesta renourishment out for bid

The contractor chosen for the Turtle Beach Restoration project may have to search for new locations to dredge for replacement sand.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2012
Mustangs finish third at Outback Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished third at the Outback Invitational Sept. 23 in Oldsmar.

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A draft of a development agreement shows a hotel complete with luxury rooms, a destination restaurant, pool deck and business meeting rooms. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 26, 2012
Palm Avenue hotel project up for review

On Monday, City Commissioners are slated to review the Proposal for Development agreement with Floridays Development Co.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Pirates of Cannons Marina face off

"'If ye be brave or fool to face a pirate's curse, proceed."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gladys Blair, middle, with Don and Charlotte McLean. Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Longboat resident celebrates 95 years

Longboat Key resident Gladys Blair had a few more than 16 candles to blow out Friday, Sept. 14 - 95 candles, to be exact.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Wedding bells ring for happy couple

Dr. Justin Iannello, son of Longboat Key residents Dr. Joseph and Karen Iannello, recently wed Dr. Maanasi Chandarana, daughter of Dr. Himanshu and Shurekha Chandarana, of Pinellas Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Manassa Behavior hosts Night Out

Manassa Behavior is offering child-care services from 5 to 9 p.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month, at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2012
Manatee Hope to host fundraiser

An organization that provides therapy and other services to the area's needy families is raising money for the cause.

  • East County
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