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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch burglaries raise security awareness

As the holidays approach, Lakewood Ranch residents and law enforcement offer tips to battle holiday burglaries.

  • East County
  • News
Parents try to understand the problems their children are learning in classrooms today. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Parents grapple with standards

To help their children with homework, parents must learn new methods.

  • East County
  • News
The annex, pictured at front left, adds about 2,000 square feet to the Waterlefe River Club. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Waterlefe opens its new annex

As Franklyn Dickson walks through the Waterlefe River Club, his voice rings with excitement as he highlights each new detail -- paintings by Waterlefe artists in the front lobby, carpet tiles in the dining area to make for easy replacement, a permanent dance floor, and an expanded bar, among other features.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Attorney general OKs arming officers at schools; Manatee County School Board welcomes new leaders; Animal Services offers Black Saturday adoptions

  • East County
  • News
Members' work is displayed at meetings so they can see what others are doing. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Photography group focuses on 200 members

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club has grown so much, it's starting to run out of room.

  • East County
  • News
The East County meeting will be held Dec. 11 at Town Hall.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
Observer seeks community input at town hall meetings

The East County Observer will host a community meeting 7 p.m. Dec. 11 to engage with readers and hear suggestions.

  • East County
  • News
Julie Katchen opens her first Great American Cookie franchise Nov. 28.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 24, 2014
Doing Business: Great American Cookies

For Julie Katchen, a happy life is one with roots.

  • East County
  • News
Gena Rogers hauls her son’s wrecked truck to events to show the value of wearing your seat belt. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Click It or Ticket effort targets seat belt safety

As Gena Rogers sits at a roadside memorial off State Road 64, near Rye Road, she looks toward two crosses and a display of signs, windmills and memorabilia.

  • East County
  • News
New white parking spaces were painted last week on the south side of Broadway, where parking is permitted. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Villagers seek to curb new spaces

Some residents seek an alternate route to parking enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Town seeks 911 dispatch answers

Costs and savings of dispatch decisions remain unclear, but a recent report shows the high cost of each 911 police call.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2014
News Briefs

Former Cannons bookkeeper pleads no contest to fraud; Atlantic hurricane season ends Nov. 30; Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
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Sand loss around L'Ambiance, pictured, and other south end condominiums has drawn concern from residents. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2014
Commission nixes south end sand project

With groin construction underway to stop sand loss on the north end of the Key, south end erosion worries become the new focus.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2014
City scraps plans for Circle events committee

After finalizing new regulations for special events at St. Armands Circle Park, the city will hold workshops next year to gather input on how to further refine its policy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Aging in Paradise will screen SILL lecture series

The organization's Global Issues lecture series will be available at Longboat Island Chapel beginning in January.

  • Longboat Key
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The newly renovated dock has 14 boat slips.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Mar Vista anchors new dock

After eight weeks of construction, the north end restaurant has a new structure for diners who come to the restaurant by sea.

  • Longboat Key
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New white parking spaces were painted last week on the south side of Broadway, where parking is permitted.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2014
Villagers seek to curb parking spaces

Some residents seek an alternative to newly painted parking areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The holiday will impact trash collection in both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2014
City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving

In observance of the holiday, most government offices and services in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will be closed Thursday.

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Religious leaders, Rev. Glen Bell, Amani Makarita and Elizabeth Deibert each contributed to the interfaith service program.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The spirit of gratitude brought together members from 18 local congregations for an interfaith service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

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The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

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State Attorney General Pam Bondi provided authority Friday for the Manatee County School District to work with local law enforcement to provide armed school security personnel in elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2014
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says armed guards OK in Manatee County schools

Manatee County Schol District receives OK from Attorney General Pam Bondi to hire armed security officers, through a partnership with local law enforcement.

  • East County
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"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The car show featured a '59 Thunderbird in flamingo pink.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

Shelby, Mustang and enthusiasts of other Ford-made vehicles gathered Nov. 23 for the 23rd annual Ponies Under the Palms event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Katelyn Bentley prepares for jumping time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Families enjoyed a breezy afternoon of fried food, circus-style entertainment, crafts, games and a car show at Mixon Harvest Festival, Nov. 23, at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
  • News
Event chair Meeru Fendt and Pine View Principal Stephen Covert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Pinnacle

Pine View School hosted the Pinnacle fundraising event Saturday night at the Chelsea Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dave and Donna Bewley with Lydia and Roger Miles
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Dream Makers Ball

Dream Makers Ball

  • Black Tie
Eduardo Anaya, Mark Steinwachs, Jarred Wilson, Zara, Richie and Lynn Barrie and KT Curran
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

  • Black Tie
Noah Schinault with Angie, Olivia and Joe Garland, from the Manatee Performing Arts Center, welcomed guests.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

On Nov. 22, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Commodore's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Landis and Phyllis McGuire
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

On Nov. 22, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

  • East County
  • News
Veronika Sehachtner volunteered with YPG at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG volunteers at Girls Inc.

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group pitched in to help wrap gifts for Project Santa's Helpers on Saturday at Girls Incorporated.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
WISH

WISH

  • Black Tie
The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

  • Black Tie
The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features news about a Sheriff's Office sting, a big announcement from Westfield Southgate and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 20, 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
Kimberli Radtke will serve under the assistant county administrator in her new role.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 20, 2014
County taps Radtke for financial management director

Kimberli Radtke has been a Sarasota County employee for more than 9 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception

On Nov. 20, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Chairman's Reception at Amore by Andrea, which recognized its former chairs from 1993 to 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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