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The Beach Residences was built in 2005.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Lido Key condos sell for combined $5,595,000

Two condos close for just under $3 million each.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County commissioners discuss an ordinance banning street side solicitation Wednesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.

  • Siesta Key
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The Sarasota GOP will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry during an event Nov. 17, at Robarts Arena.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Rick Perry headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the 2014 Conservative of the Year Nov. 17.

  • Siesta Key
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A Daytona Beach investment firm is betting on a bright future for downtown Sarasota with the purchase of Whole Foods Market Centre.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Whole Foods building sells for $19 million

A Daytona Beach real estate investment firm bought the 59,000-square-foot retail center in downtown Sarasota for $19.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Officer Gregory Miller gave tours of the Sarasota Police armored search and rescue vehicles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime

The Sarasota Police Department invited families to the National Night Out Against Crime at Payne Park Tuesday night.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Our View

The amendments

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  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
New St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area, accusing the St. Armands Residents Association of failing to adequately represent homeowners' interests.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Kristen Herhold reports to Observer

Kristen Herhold joined the Longboat Observer Oct. 1 as its newest staff writer.

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John Wild, Donna Dunio, Susan Phillips and Armando Linde. Courtesy photos
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  • October 8, 2014
AIP director speaks to Kiwanis

Donna Dunio, executive director of the Aging in Paradise Resource Center (AIPRC) at Longboat Island Chapel, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key at the group's Oct. 2 breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 8, 2014
Town to pick a side on Linley

Commissioners opted to limit parking to one side of the Longbeach Village street at Monday's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Bernard 'Ben' Brieske

Bernard 'Ben' Brieske, 83, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

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  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: Irwin 'Win' Katz

Irwin 'Win' Katz, 81, of Longboat Key and Greenport, N.Y., died Sept. 6.

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  • October 8, 2014
Obituary: E. Muriel Thayer

E. Muriel Thayer, 100, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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Braden River students celebrate during the Pirates' 49-12 district victory over Sarasota Oct. 2. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
School pride

Close to 250 students pack the student section, also known as Section E, to cheer on the Braden River football team every Friday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2014
Sidelines

Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather; Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder; Mustangs tee off in Qdoba tourney

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Pentathlon works to step up its game with 2015 event

Local pentathlon leaders hope to capitalize on the experience of hosting this year's World Cup.

  • East County
  • Sports
NATIONAL NEWS. Miles and Joyce Toler pause to take in the scenery at Yosemite National Park. The stop was one of ten national parks the couple visited on their trip.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 “It’s Read Everywhere” contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Rotary uncorks fun for charity event

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch has started ticket sales for its new Uncorked fundraising event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Teenager's reflexes capture rare sight

Thirteen-year-old Dylan Spofford has an eagle's eye and great reflexes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2014
Controlled chaos

Months of meetings and plans for mitigating traffic for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center will be tested Oct. 16 when shoppers converge on the site.

  • East County
  • News
The site in question is located behind Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2014
SMR responds to residents' concerns

CEO Rex Jensen says proposed changes to the University Lakes DRI will not adversely affect the character of Lakewood Ranch or create traffic problems on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Aranibar views losing her board seat as a step backward. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Julie Aranibar: Manatee School Board, District 5

The Manatee County School District incumbent believes stability is necessary as the district rebounds from a period of financial instability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Cantrell served as the director of Manatee Technical Institute from December 1996 to June 2014. She says people told her she ran the operation with an iron fist. “But, I always wear a velvet glove,” she says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Mary Cantrell: Manatee School Board, District 5

The former head of Manatee Technical Institute says she will bolster the morale of teachers and school district employees if elected to the board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Ken Marsh: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Long-term planning is Ken Marsh's motivation - for both the Sarasota school district and his personal life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
Election 2014: Bridget Ziegler: Sarasota School Board, District 1

Mother, insurance agent and school board candidate and member, Bridget Ziegler's life is chaotic - which is just how she likes it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Garden Club members presented Virginia Sanders with a member emeritus title Oct. 2.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Meet Virginia

The island's original tree-hugger gets an honorary title from the Longboat Key Garden Club on her 92nd birthday in recognition of her contributions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Duncan
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 8, 2014
Duncan reverses decision, seeks third term

The vice mayor says his most compelling reason to run is the town's Comp Plan and code revisions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children's Guardian Fund Honorary Chairpersons Mort and Carol Siegler. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Plymouth Harbor event highlights children's fund

Gianna Hall, a freshman at Sarasota High School, spoke to the crowd Sept. 30, at Plymouth Harbor, about being part of the fund's Guardian Ad Litem program, touching on how the program gives her a sence of normalcy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
High nesting numbers show 2014 turtle power

New nesting activity ended in September with preliminary counts just 10 nests below 2012's record numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers with the International Coastal Cleanup collected 220 pounds of trash Oct. 4, over a span of 4.75 miles on the north end of Longboat Key. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Cleanup crew

Volunteers gathered to clean up the coast at two Saturday morning events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Johnson, 70, stands by the boat he uses while volunteering at rowing races for Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA) events at Nathan Benderson Park. Photo by Caleb Motsigner
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Volunteer Bill Johnson helps keep SANCA afloat

The retired CEO and attorney is the go-to guy at Nathan Benderson Park, where he volunteers four days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 8, 2014
Home feature: The Jungle House

Coined 'Villa Selva,' Spanish for 'jungle house,' Don Connelly and Rebecca Saggau's Siesta Key home radiates the ambience of a rainforest resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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