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Students of the precision machining program provided at SCTI had a 81% rate of being hired within 30 days of graduation.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2014
County, School Board discuss workforce programs

The Sarasota County Commission heard updates on two programs aimed at providing skills for the community's workforce.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building has been vacant for three years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2014
Meals on Wheels PLUS acquires building

The new East County site will house Meals on Wheels' adult day services program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Waldrop and Mike Leworthy release C.J. the sea turtle back into Sarasota Bay after the two found him injured a year ago.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 29, 2014
Mote releases green sea turtle on Longboat Key

A year after CJ the sea turtle was found injured in Sarasota Bay, his finders release him near Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Members of the Garden Club discovered segments of the broken statue in a pond on the property earlier this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2014
Garden Club restores historical sculpture

A sculpture of a Japanese lantern dating back to 1939, once broken and submerged in a pond on the premises, is standing again at the Sarasota Garden Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The event was slated for Oct. 3 through Oct. 5.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
Balloon festival canceled

Organizers cancelled the Florida Balloon Festival late Sunday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen filed a lawsuit against the district for hiring community security officials to serve area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 29, 2014
Manatee County School District sued over school security officials

The Citizens for Sunshine group sued the Manatee County School District for its approval process of hiring armed guards at area elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2014
County to reopen Upper Manatee River Road

Manatee County closed Upper Manatee River Road, at Rye Road, Sunday because of flooding.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant and the rest of the Lady Mustangs celebrate following their Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2014
Lady Mustangs win county crown

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team went undefeated to win the Manatee County Volleyball Championship Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, at Braden River High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lucia and Steve Almquist with Kelly Yankle and Christine Peixoto
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 28, 2014
Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

  • Black Tie
Classic cars parked on display outside model homes and along the street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Land and See

Homebuilders Medallion Home and Neal Signature Homes welcomed more than 600 guests to The Inlets Sept. 28 during the Land and See boat and car event.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Yahara Washington, Rhaya Jackson, Reide Ryans and Kia Kelly strike a pose.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Homecoming Dance

Lakewood Ranch High School students dressed in their best formal attire for a night of dancing and picture-taking at the school's homecoming dance, Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • News
Karen and Gene Alcorn
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 27, 2014
3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

  • Black Tie
Ed Royer and James Wong taste test craft beers.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Beer Festival

Craft beer enthusiasts enjoyed a multitude of cold brews, games and food on a rainy afternoon, Sept. 27, at the Lakewood Ranch Beer Festival, housed at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Call visits with her son, Brandon, 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Diversity

After studying several cultures over the last month, children at Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated diversity with a special event Sept. 26.

  • East County
  • News
Bride Jessica Sweeney was searching for a gown that fit her taste and budget.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour of Gowns

Brides Against Breast Cancer hosted more than 100 guests for the Nationwide Tour of Gowns at the Westfield Southgate on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event volunteer Brooke Cutchen gives samples of the hospital's 10-year anniversary cake.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Medical Center 10-year anniversary/Health & Wellness Expo

In celebration of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's 10-year anniversary, the annual Health & Wellness Expo featured more booths that provided screenings and other health services, Sept. 27, at the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress

Women received makeup and accessory tips as they snacked on light refreshments and sported their favorite little black dresses for the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Little Black Dress event, Sept. 27, at River Club.

  • East County
  • News
Tana Sandefur
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2014
In memoriam: Tana Sandefur

Tana Sandefur, 81, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Art Cavazzi, Lynn Trusal, Mike Raynor and Alan Glassman play together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club Golf Tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Men's Club hosted a golf tournament benefiting Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

  • East County
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 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
Sandra Stone will step into the position of regional chancellor at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Nov. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

Sandra Stone, the vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State College, will take the position of USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2014
Braden River and Booker football cancelled

Tonight's non-district game between Braden River and Booker has been cancelled due to impending weather.

  • East County
  • Sports
Interested individuals should submit photos by Sept. 30 of the letters U, T and C for a chance to win shopping sprees and other prizes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
UTC photo contest deadline approaches

All submissions to the "Show Off Your UTC" photo contest are due by Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, attendees of the Health & Wellness Expo, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, will showcase a range of booths that offer tips on healthy living, free screenings and other fitness-related materials.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
Casey Key property sells for $8 million

A Casey Key gulf-to-bay estate was purchased for $8 million Thursday, the highest-priced sale on the island in nearly five years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town faces unfunded pension liabilities of approximately $23 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

The LeRoy Collins Institute gave all three town pension plans low marks - but there's still reason for optimism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ralph, Sheri, Kennedy, Addison, Isabella, Gage, Jamie and Barry Trine of the Wicker Inn on Longboat Key
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 26, 2014
Wicker Inn hosts Business After Hours on Longboat Key

The Chamber of Commerce hosted nearly 70 people at its latest networking event on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award

Members of the community were invited for the SCOPE Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony Thursday evening at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the 16-year-old male who admitted to using pepper spray at Panera Bread Thursday didn’t mean to harm anyone.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
Pepper spray incident forces Panera evacuation

An unnamed teenager sprayed the self-defense chemical Thursday, causing an evacuation and triage at the Panera Bread on the 5800 block of Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In Manatee County, there are seven permanent drug drop-off sites, plus one on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
Manatee takes back prescription drugs

Manatee County has seven permanent drug drop-off locations, plus one on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office) Sarasota County deputy Michelle Pufnock cradles the kitten she saved from traffic Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
Sarasota deputy rescues kitten

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Michelle Pufnock saved a black kitten wandering through traffic near the intersection of Beneva Road and Webber Street Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Bonnell and Dennis Green
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Night of Hope Gala Pre-Party

Night of Hope Gala Pre-Party

  • Black Tie
Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga and Susan Roosa
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mall's playground will have a water theme.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2014
Mall at UTC announces amenities

Mall officials have released details of the mall's future children's playground, among other amenities.

  • East County
  • News
Children's Guardian Fund President Hal Hedley presents plaques to Mark Richmond from Furniture Warehouse and Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children First. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Bridging the gap

The Children's Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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