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Pine View School art teacher Adam Seider, 36, allegedly pawned three $1,400 computers six times for a total of $260, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 27, 2015
Pine View teacher arrested for pawning laptops

Sarasota County deputies arrested Pine View School art teacher Adam Seider Tuesday, for allegedly pawning several school computers, and more charges are pending.

  • Sarasota
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Residents were concerned than emergency vehicles would be unable to navigate Avenida Milano or Avenida Madera if cars lined the sides of the roads.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 27, 2015
Siesta residents win parking ban on Avenida Milano, Madera

After almost a year of waiting, residents of the streets finally received approval of their request to ban parking on the south sides of their streets.

  • Sarasota
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Susan Landau and Susan Phillips
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting on Jan. 27. Floral designer Katie Cornell was the keynote speaker and gave guests tips on perfecting flower arranging.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Gauls celebrate sweet 60

On Jan. 29, Jack and Joan Gaul will celebrate their 60th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
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Walters
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Dora Walters goes by the book for readers

You saw her byline countless times during her 26 years at the Longboat Observer, but now, retired Senior Editor Dora Walters' byline appears on her new book, 'Rewind...Playback: A Collection of Life's 'Little' Memories.'

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Sights for stripes

Braden River High School's Jasmine Stanton knew just what to do when this year's Manatee County Fair's diary costume contest came around.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Garden fresh

Since it sprouted about two months ago, Lakewood Ranch Main Street's first edible garden continues to grow.

  • East County
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Realtor John Swart and Larry Pearce, managing partner of Realco, are eager to begin sales at The Lakeshore, a 44-unit luxury condo project slated for the Lakewood Ranch Main Street area. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
Lake Uihlein condos aim high

The Lakeshore plans to offer penthouses that likely will cost more than $1.5 million.

  • East County
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Architects from Benderson Development and Hilton have worked together to create a new design, pictured here, for the University Town Center Homewood Suites. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
Benderson unveils new hotel plans

The six-floor Homewood Inn and Suites is a deviation from Hilton's prototype.

  • East County
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Thirteen-year-old Sofia Uribe checks out the new computers in Carlos E. Haile Middle School's computer lab. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2015
Technology, hiring on the rise

East County schools are receiving a boost in technology and staff counts as part of the Manatee County School District's five-year strategic plan to improve the district.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
News Briefs

Tara Golf and Country Club missing $30,000; Photographers wanted to showcase county's beauty; Ancient Gun Club shoots for local event

  • East County
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Kumar Mahadevan, right, in Mote's laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
Mote at 60: A bigger fish in the sea

Mote Marine Laboratory began with one woman, Eugenie Clark. A $50 million fundraising campaign seeks to continue her mission.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 27, 2015
Is firefighter morale low on the Key?

Town Manager Dave Bullock met with firefighters to address their concerns.

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Pete Cumming has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since 2012. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
Cumming explains 2014 police stats

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming offers insight about the types of incidents that were up and down in 2014.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
Longboat Observer to host candidate debate

All four town commission candidates will attend the Feb. 9 debate at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
News Briefs

MIS Director Kathi Pletzke to retire Feb. 1; Hazardous waste/e-Scrap collection event Saturday; Power outages reported in Sleepy Lagoon

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Daily Eats will be in the same 6,600-square-foot building on Cooper Creek Boulevard and University Parkway across from the Mall at UTC. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 27, 2015
Tampa restaurateurs zero in on East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group plans to open two locations in 2015. It wants to 'get in on the growth' of the area.

  • East County
  • News
Jimmy Kuebler said his friends convinced him to give soccer a try in his senior year at the Out-of-Door Academy.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 27, 2015
Switching positions

Jimmy Kuebler started playing soccer again as preparation for the baseball season and rediscovered his love for the sport.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 27, 2015
Wastewater forcemain in the pipeline for 2016

Construction on a new pipeline will flow through Sarasota Bay during the early part of next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tito's defeated Hillcroft Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, during the 12-goal match of the Maduro & Diamond Vault Cup. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Tito's defeats Hillcroft in a Polo Club nailbiter

Tito's played Hillcroft in the Maduro & Diamond Vault Cup Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2015
Students take on real world connections

Eleven students launched a website and mentoring program to help their peers explore future career paths.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
Sensors could drop bucket of savings in LWR

New technology that measures soil moisture could save homeowners 30% on their irrigation water assessments.

  • East County
  • News
Along with the signature Greek food dishes, Linda and Lakis Pape and Popi Ameres are event mainstays. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2015
Greek Glendi fest features wine as part of heritage

The 31st annual event features Greek food, music, craft vendors and 12 varieties of red and white wines.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 27, 2015
Our View: Traffic talk is cheap

And once again, the city of Sarasota and Bradenton Beach do nothing.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Executive chef Andrea Bozzolo and owner Howard Rooks. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Encore opening celebration

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for a ribbon-cutting event Jan. 20, at Amore by Andrea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Obituary: Dr. Adele Fiderer

Dr. Adele Fiderer, of Longboat Key and Rye Brook, N.Y., died Jan. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County hopes to add a water park to Tom Bennett Park. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
County seeks park proposals that will make a splash

Prospective companies have two months to develop and submit water park concepts for a 20-acre parcel at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
In his spare time, Lakewood Ranch district engineer Rey Malave enjoys playing percussion for his son's Latin Christian band, "Huellas." Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2015
New district engineer surveys the Ranch

Rey Malave, an engineer with an Orlando firm, is visiting staff and creating a list of issues to address in the districts.

  • East County
  • News
Colton James Dominis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Occasions

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who recently celebrated the births of their new bundles of joy. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The home at 6014 Glen Abbey Lane has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,904 square feet of living area. It sold for $675,000. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 27, 2015
River Club North home sells for $675,000

A home in River Club North tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Business Briefs

Former Allstate exec to run Lakewood Ranch firm; First Watch lassos its biggest franchise deal; Neal Communities on track for growth in 2015

  • East County
  • News
Jack Rosenberg submitted this photo of an anhinga with its catch at Myakka River State Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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