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City staff and St. Armands stakeholders have both expressed a desire to establish new regulations for special events before the height of tourist season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2014
Circle events, Mote expansion top commission agenda

The Sarasota City Commission will again revisit regulations for events at St. Armands Circle Park Monday, with several opponents to the proposed ordinance prepared to step forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will also discuss approval of the amendment to the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow outdoor displays in the Village. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 20, 2014
County commission to discuss funding for Harvest House

After receiving a request for funding from the Harvest House of Sarasota to renovate houses for homeless families, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss allocating funding for the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
More than 300 dogs and other animals were confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and other organizations took in the animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2014
UPDATE: Napier trial postponed

The trail for the owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has been moved to Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Cheetah owners have had their property, which is located at 3939 N. Washington Blvd., appraised at market value of more than $5 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2014
Cheetah Lounge to sue county

Owners of the north Sarasota County strip club have asked county officials for $5.1 million in relief under the Bert Harris Act for code provisions restricting their operations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The “Sisterhood Rockettes” performed a skit for the luncheon. Diane Browne, Barbara Gerber, Sylvia Gross, Renee Gold, Sabrina Silverberg, Suzan Brodsky, Alice Cotman and Linda Weiss.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El held a membership luncheon Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A crowd gathers to support Shea Dotson as she finishes her workout for the competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gerri Aaron, Eve Caballero and Jan Chester
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
CANDance

CANDance

  • Black Tie
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

  • Black Tie
Destiny Goggins with Sherrisa, Jordan and Lazaro Sauchay and Dianna Burchett and Justina Welch walk with Steps for Steph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Thousands of pink-and-white clad walkers rallied in the fight against breast cancer Oct. 18, during the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High School marching band takes the field during halftime for the Homecoming game.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Arbuckle, Jo Ellyn Yturraspe and Dyrk Dahl
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2014
Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

  • Sarasota
  • News
Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon scored on runs of 30 and 39 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doublemint twins Lindsey and Brooke Mitchel sport matching costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Fall Harvest Dance

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their parents showed off their best dance moves and costumes at the Oct. 17 Fall Harvest Dance.

  • East County
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Russ and Diane Chamberlin
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Diplomat Beach Resort host Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking event Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Director, Doug Staley welcomes guest to the Child Protection Center for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dog waste stations like this one on Arnold Palmer Green in CDD 2 will soon be placed in 14 CDD1 locations.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 16, 2014
District 1 approves dog waste station locations

All five CDDs in Lakewood Ranch convened this week to address current and long-term issues.

  • East County
  • News
Officials estimated 100,000 consumers would visit the mall its opening day, Oct. 16.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mall at UTC's first shoppers

Men, women and children of all ages gathered Oct. 16 to see East County's newest shopping force - The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sgt. Michael McHale with K-9 officer Nero.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Owner Michael Garey and his wife, Catherine Garey
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lazy Lobster of Longboat celebrates five years on the Key

The restaurant celebrated its anniversary on Oct. 15, offering free champaign upon entry, gift card giveaways and complimentary entrees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Shoppers walk the mall's interior for the first time Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside the mall

The Mall at University Town Center opened this morning, giving shoppers their first tour of the mall's interior.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
School of rock

Fans cheered on their favorite bands Saturday at Rock for a Cause.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marla Doss, president and CEO of Community Haven, Florida District of Kiwanis International Gov. Chuck Gugliuzza and John Moore, President of Kiwanis Club of Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
A budding partnership

Local Kiwanis clubs joined forces to help break ground on a butterfly garden and new information center for Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Walk this way

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini, left, has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gina Manzano, Cara Bodziak, Kayla Drumm and Hannah Ortega. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Coming together for Cure Cara

Members of the community came out to show their support for Cara Bodziak for the 8th annual Cura Cara fundraiser Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Lipman and Daniel Michaels help build the sukkah. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Building a friendship

Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson senior community received a treat when third- and fourth-grade students from Temple Beth Sholom Schools stopped by recently to build a sukkah.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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