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Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Suppa submitted this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 6629 Peacock Road has five bedrooms, seven baths, one half-bath, a pool and 9,375 square feet of living area. It sold for $6,344,700. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2014
Siesta Key home sells for $6,344,700

A home on Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Calvin Yoder
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
UPDATE: Homeowner shoots and kills intruder

Sarasota County deputies have arrested the man who shot and killed a home intruder for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenny Aldrich and Don Walker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2014
The 3rd annual Show of Shows: A Night of Artistic & Culinary Excellence

The 3rd annual Show of Shows: A Night of Artistic & Culinary Excellence

  • Black Tie
Mario Bringas and Tom Baker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Wit and Wisdom of Aging Sponsor Party

Wit and Wisdom of Aging Sponsor Party

  • Black Tie
Both County Administrator Tom Harmer and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh were complimented on their working relationship with the Sarasota County Commission during their evaluation at today's meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota County commissioners praise county administrator

After ousting the previous administrator, the commissioners are pleased with Tom Harmer's progress in a year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The wooden pedestrian bridge, which spans over a pond, is part of a longer trail at Arlington Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
Discussion continues on Arlington Park bridge

At Tuesday's Arlington Park Neighborhood Association meeting, city staff laid out design options for a pedestrian bridge - but stressed the importance of moving the project along.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Duval's and Breakwater Charters

Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

  • Arts + Culture
The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd Annual Men of Courage Breakfast at the Field Club Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President of the Rotary Club, Sydelle Pittas, gets a refill of champagne at the club's first official charter meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Rotary Club

The Longboat Key Rotary Club held its first meeting as an official charter Tuesday evening, Oct. 21 at Maison Blanche.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Manatee County School District named Rebecca Roberts its new chief financial officer Oct. 22.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
School District names Rebecca Roberts as CFO

The Manatee County School District announced Oct. 22 that it has selected Rebecca Roberts as its new chief financial officer.

  • East County
  • News
Colin Robinson inspects a race car tire.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Race car driver day at The Goddard School

Super Late Model Series drivers Will Carroll and Anthony Campi gave The Goddard School's students an up-close look at a race car, Oct. 22.

  • East County
  • News
The Incarnation Middle School volleyball team recently won its division championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Incarnation completes perfect season

The Incarnation Middle School varsity volleyball team went undefeated, finishing the season with an 11-0 record to win the division championship.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
On the calendar

It's time for feasting on candy and family fun.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hatmaker, left
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
In memoriam

Merchants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street continue to mourn the surprising loss of fellow business owner Rebekah Hatmaker, co-owner of Serendipity Boutique.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Diamond delight

Ticket sales for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's first Uncorked food-and-wine pairing fundraiser have begun, and so has a chance to win a one-karat diamond.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Our View

The ugliest race

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • October 22, 2014
My View

Forget ULI; change how we govern

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson

Robert Lee 'Bob' Richardson, 74, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Murray Hildreth

James Murray Hildreth, 71, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., and Longboat Key, died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: James Francis Hanrahan

James Francis Hanrahan, 80, of Sarasota, died Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Obituary: Ruth Curran

Ruth Curran, 85, of Longboat Key and formerly of Cincinnati, died Oct. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nick Kovalakides

On Wednesday afternoons he's the friendly face behind the front desk at the Senior Friendship Centers in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Happy birthday, Edith!

On Monday, long-time Sarasota resident Edith Barr Dunn blew out the candles for her 94th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Donte's Den names top dog

We're sure the Walters family of Longboat Key thinks of its dog, Buck, as quite the golden boy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Commission jolts utilities plan

A proposal to bury the island's power equipment moves one step closer to voters after the commission approved two ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
Mote: 'Dead in the water'

After Sarasota failed to endorse Mote's plan for a bayfront aquarium, the organization re-examines its options to accommodate growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fluffy, pictured at the Hot Diggity Dog Parade at Freedom Fest, supports a dog park, according to his owner, Bill Anderson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Supporters beg town for Bayfront dog park

Residents unleashed a debate about whether to allow dogs access to Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jonathan Dekel-Chen and Plymouth Harbor resident Marlow Cook, a former U.S. senator from Kentucky, talk at the lecture Friday. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 22, 2014
Educator shares viewpoint from living near Gaza Strip

American Israeli scholar Jonathan Dekel-Chen spoke about the opening of a new arts school in an area rife with conflict.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 5 residents Gary and Sara Crowley are upset with the area beyond their house, which has overgrown marshland. Photos by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 22, 2014
Ranch conservation questioned

A marshland area that used to be trimmed is now part of an untouchable conservation area.

  • East County
  • News
Manatee County Sherriff's Office deputy Jeremy Bass monitors CDDs, such as GreyHawk Landing, for drivers who speed and don’t stop at stop signs. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
Districts tighten grip on speed

Hiring off-duty deputies is becoming the rule rather than the exception to deter speeding.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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