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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY. Rick Doherty and Mary Puleo took their Observer along for a visit to the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto Shrine in southern Koyoto, Japan. This shrine has ancient origins predating 794.
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  • December 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • December 3, 2014
Business Briefs

LoriTech moves into new space on Beneva Road; White Aluminum receives honor from magazine; Soul Studios opens in former Flex building; PEMCO appoints field risk manager

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 502 at 136 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.86 million. File photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 3, 2014
The Phoenix condo sells for $1.86 million

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

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nathan Frantz submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bee Ridge Park on Thanksgiving Eve.
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  • December 3, 2014
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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Madeline Raftery and Barbara Bell
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Party

On Dec. 3, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas party, which featured a performance by soprano Michelle Giglio and accompanist Lee Dougherty Ross.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 70 people showed up at the neighborhood meeting held at the Covenant Life Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although residential construction has picked up in the downtown core, the area surrounding 1505 Dolphin St. is mostly occupied by one- and two-story commercial buildings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 2, 2014
Developer pitches eight-story Burns Court condo

A vacant lot on Dolphin Street could serve as the home of a six-unit condominium building, as a developer has begun plans to build a project on the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jerry Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jerry Schoenholtz, sales manager for the New Homes Division at Michael Saunders, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The eastbound right hand turn lane on State Road 70 at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard was closed off today so crews could work to dig holes for a new mast arm signal intersection.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Busy intersection prepares for new signals

The intersection of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is undergoing a project that will replace the wire arm intersection with new mast arms.

  • East County
  • News
A landscape crew works to remove shrubbery Wednesday to make room for a new herb garden that will sit in front of the USF Sarasota-Manatee Culinary Innovation Lab.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Herb garden coming to Main Street

A University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Edible Garden is being planted on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

  • Arts + Culture
The crowd gathered to take photos of the lit up bromeliad tree at Selby Botanical Gardens Tuesday night.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Bromeliad Lighting

On Tuesday night volunteers and members of Selby Botanical Gardens were invited to witness the annual lighting of the bromeliad tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received the report that Gaven Oliver, 12, was missing at 7:32 a.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2014
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office finds missing boy

Sarasota County deputies are looking for 12-year-old Gaven Oliver, who was last seen at roughly 12 a.m. near the 5300 block of Carmen Avenue.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Key restaurants receive Golden Spoon awards

Florida Trend magazine named three Longboat Key restaurants in its annual Golden Spoon awards, which recognize approximately 100 restaurants in the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Bolero music to flavor Amore by Andrea

Amore by Andrea offers Italian flavors, but on Sundays, you'll hear Spanish sounds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Our view: We were 'phished'

Until it happens to you, your tendency is to live in denial and complacency.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Obituary: David Sherman Young

David Sherman Young, 90, of Longboat Key, Washington, D.C., and Newton, Mass., died Nov. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Obituary: Faye Zeitman Schonbrunn

Faye Zeitman Schonbrunn, 94, of Longboat Key and Great Neck, N.Y., died Nov. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Like minds

Stacy Rosenberg and her son, Logan, may have more in common than they realize, such as their taste in books.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Donna Soda and Lorraine Diorio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
Holiday offerings

Two East County businesses appealed to customers' sweet teeth on the eve of Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Hoffman is averaging 21.3 points per game in the last three games. File photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Sharp shooter

The Out-of-Door Academy senior forward Lisa Hoffman scored a career-high 33 points Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gwen and Marion West live in Mote Ranch. Marion holds a replica of the P-51 planes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
Service for victory

Marion West served with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II before returning to fight for his rights here at home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maggie Feix was named the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs’ new softball coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
Coaching change

Maggie Feix enjoys the competitive spirit of her new team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The Observer counts down the top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
Two sandhill cranes force drivers to maneuver around them Nov. 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Crane crashers

Sandhill cranes will jump in your car, block roads and tap on your windows. Get used to it - they're here to stay.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
News Briefs

UTC site changes considered this week; School District will increase staff, supplies

  • East County
  • News
Slipstream members Victoria Sinclair, Hannah Figueras, Domenic Aluise, Merritt Kendzior and Madelyn Kumar show off their car. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Slipstream takes fourth place in car competition

East County students clinched a top marketing award through collaboration and long-range planning efforts.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 2, 2014
Mall wars

The retail landscape in the Sarasota-Manatee market shifted significantly when The Mall at University Town Center opened in north Sarasota County Oct. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Alan Moore, pictured Oct. 14, the day before the start of stone crab season. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 2, 2014
Application seeks Moore rezoning

A new request from Moore's co-owner Alan Moore seeks to revert the restaurant to its original commercial zoning and redevelop with Mark Caragiulo and Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 2, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

The board reached an agreement with Pete DiNicola, but for now, it's not the end of lawsuits at the 31-unit Longboat condo.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
2735 GMD: $5.75 million
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 2, 2014
Sales snapshot

Sales totals and prices are down slightly over last year, but agents say it's still a hot market.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
News Briefs

Commission to discuss Key Club referendum ; Police arrest former caregiver for theft; Mote sells sturgeon and caviar production operation

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Donato learns to walk at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
Key college student takes steps toward recovery

Michelle Donato proved doctors wrong who told her she might never walk again. Her next goal: to dance again.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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