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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ first touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kerry Kirschner, left
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2014
Argus Foundation president to retire

Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 30, 2014
The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kenneth Spaulding submitted this photo of a sunrise at Bobby Jones Golf Complex.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deirdre Aretini, Nicole Pepe-Dorn, Chairwoman Meghan Serrano and Alina Cemitier
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

  • Black Tie
Surveillance footage shows four individuals suspected of a significant coin theft on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Sarasota police seek information on coin theft

The Sarasota Police Department has released surveillance footage in an attempt to gather information regarding the theft of up to $100,000 in coins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sansara, a luxury condominium building, will be constructed following the demolition of the gas station property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Burns Square gas station scheduled for demolition

Beginning Monday, a long-vacant gas station at the entryway to Burns Square will be demolished, making way for the construction of a 10-story condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The smaller mid-week farmers market will emphasize agricultural offerings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Weekday farmers market set for Five Points

Beginning in November, the Sarasota Farmers Market will begin holding an additional smaller event on Wednesdays at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nik Wallenda fans must use the hashtag #BraveLikeNik to enter. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 29, 2014
Visit Sarasota launches twitter contest

Visit Sarasota County is offering a hashtag contest for a trip to Sarasota in honor of Nik Wallenda's high wire walk in Chicago.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor

University signalization offers false hope; Vote for School Board change Tuesday; Watercrest supports SMR development

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Poker face

As ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club walked into a Monte Carlo-themed Casino Night Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar, a Sean Connery-version of James Bond, dressed in a white tuxedo, took them by the arms, and posed for a picture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Give, get a treat

Residents of Summerfield Glades have made it a Halloween tradition to gather at the driveway of Maggie White and pass out candy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Fall back an hour

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, so turn back those clocks before bedtime Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon and Keep Manatee Beautiful Executive Director Ingrid McClellan. Courtesy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Longboat Key keeps it clean

We're still reeling from Longboat Key's exclusion from Movoto's '10 Sexiest Small Cities in America,' which named Sarasota and Bradenton the first and third sexiest small cities, respectively.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Joe Perry still rockin' in new book

Longboat Key's most famous guitarist Joe Perry has a new book, 'Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Johnson

Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Johnson, 81, of Longboat Key and Brainerd, Minn., died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Obituary: Oliver Haskard

Oliver Haskard, 95, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; Amendment 2 is wrong; and more reader feedback.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A former canoeing instructor, Barbara Brizdle takes easily to the paddleboard. Photo by Molly Schechter
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 29, 2014
Brizdle finds fitness fun seven days a week

Longboat Key resident Barbara Brizdle was a canoeist as a teen. Today she channels those skills into paddleboarding.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Marie Zimmermann
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Occasions

The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp records a point for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Collegiate tournament courts top players

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe benefits cancer research and features 20 college tennis teams across the country.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch's new sandhill crane mascot needs a name. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2014
SMR creates Mascot

A sandhill crane will soon represent Lakewood Ranch's developer at local events in the community.

  • East County
  • News
The more than 40,000-square-foot former Sweetbay space at 8750 State Road 70 E., Bradenton, closed Feb. 13, 2013 for failing to meet sales expectations. Goodwill soon will occupy the space. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
  • News
Fire- fighter/paramedic Jose Rivera. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Town develops Ebola protocol

Longboat Key is thousands of miles away from the center of the Ebola outbreak - but the town's first responders are prepared, just in case.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Caragiulo
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Candidates sound off on renourishment

The Lido Key Residents Association expressed the need for shoreline renourishment at a Sarasota County Commission candidate forum Saturday. Candidates drew different lines in the sand, but urged patience as a proposal is reviewed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Daly. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2014
Jack Daly to seek District 4 seat

The planning board vice chairman seeks the seat that outgoing Mayor Jim Brown will leave after serving six years next spring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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