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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
October Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Longboat home for $5.75 million

H. Lee Scott sold his home on Gulf of Mexico Drive for $5.75 million, the highest year-to-date sale on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Fulton Smith, a resident of Palmer Ranch, said he enjoys the variety of fish he can catch off of the pier, such as the sheepshead fish he caught Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 5, 2014
Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new downtown high-rise proposal has drawn the ire of residents and merchants alike.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2014
Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police used a patrol boat in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to release previously injured sea turtles into the wild.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2014
Sarasota police aid in sea turtle release

The Sarasota Police Department partnered with Mote Marine last week for the release of the last two Loggerhead hatchlings of the 2014 nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
drew Boeras of Brown Grove sets up the produce displays for the Wednesday Farmers Market at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market brought out familiar vendors and customers for the midweek market on Wednesdays at the Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Renick offers big-ticket challenge

Michael Renick, broker associate at Team Renick, has a challenge for local Realtors: Renick, a platinum sponsor of this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, is encouraging each agent to buy a $100 raffle ticket to raise money for scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Byrd, 15, Zuleika Zunz, 3, and Beatrice Brunschwiler, 15
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Trick-or-treating is extra sweet

Trick-or-treaters on Longboat Key: They're a rarer sight than bald eagles or the green flash. But we can confirm two sightings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The map reflects the parking schedule that will take effect in the Longbeach Village later this month.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2014
Village parking changes pass

The new ordinance includes a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street. Parking discussions will continue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Pose-y Perfect

As plant enthusiasts gathered Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar Fëte Ballroom, Kate Kreider and Melissa Brosnan bloomed with animation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jina Crowder gives a check to Joan Bradley Reedy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Pink Purses

Crowder's Gifts and Gadgets turned into a pink wonderland Oct. 29, as the store welcomed Vera Bradley brand ambassador Joan Bradley Reedy, daughter of Vera Bradley and sister of company co-founder Barbara Baekgaard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2014
Student singers head to all-state chorus

Six Manatee County students will perform in the Florida All-State Elementary Chorus in January.

  • East County
  • Schools
The new clubhouse in Country Club East will have rustic-style architecture, including exposed heavy timber trusses to create more spaciousness on the interior of the facility.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2014
SMR expands Country Club East community

The developer is finalizing plans for two new neighborhoods and this week broke ground on a clubhouse in the community.

  • East County
  • News
Mike McCarter drives off with his passengers from McNeal Elementary for the last time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2014
Favorite bus driver steers education

Children surprised longtime McNeal Elementary bus driver Mike McCarter with letters and plenty of hugs on his last day.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Obituary: Eugene Stern

Eugene Stern, 91, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Obituary: Jean Margaret Steiner

Jean Margaret Steiner, 99, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Obituary: Elaine Koch

Elaine Koch, 87, of Longboat Key and Manhattan, N.Y., died Nov. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Two-way parking is wrong for Village

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Our View

Consensus on the bayfront

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2014
ULI: Impact Statement

One year later, we ask: Was the Urban Land Institute planning study worth it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Braden River running backs Carlos Crawford, Raymond Thomas and Jaylin Austin have rushed for a combined 1,640 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
Well-balanced attack

Braden River's three running backs have accounted for 20 touchdowns so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
ƒBraden River quarterback Jacob Huesman completed 18 of 25 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Golfers tee off in challenge; BRE student finishes triathlon; ODA opens season with win; i9 Sports to hold winter clinics; River Strand volleys for breast cancer

  • East County
  • Sports
Rosendo Romero, Jorge Núñez, Oscar Rodriguez Lasseria and Pepe Nieto. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2014
Locals host Cuban artists for cultural exchange

The table was set for an early Thanksgiving dinner. As the guests arrived last Wednesday to the Longboat Key home of Amy and Michael Drake, the aroma of a feast greeted them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

North Key beach access to close for groin construction; Longboat Key's final turtle nest of the season hatches; Town Hall to close for Veterans Day; Town manager authorizes temporary 24/7 construction

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2014
Court hears arguments against Arbomar board

Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. heard unit owner Pete DiNicola's case but did not have time to hear the board's defense.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Black
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 5, 2014
Veterans' voices

More than 80 veterans will participate in the Rotary Club's Veterans Day Parade and Recognition Program. Here are six of their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Savanna, Kenneth, Patti and Hunter Katter stand in front of their new home in Summerfield Park. The Katters received a mortgage-free home through the nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes Oct. 29. Photos by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2014
Home for a hero

After enlisting twice and suffering injuries during a tour in Iraq, Sgt. Kenneth Katter and his family received a mortgage-free home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Devyn Dugger, left, and John Saputo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
News Briefs

Gold Coast expands north; FDOT, Manatee to restore wetlands at Duette Preserve

  • East County
  • News
Visit Sarasota wants to advertise its newest location at The Mall at University Town Center. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • November 5, 2014
Visit Sarasota County looks for an I-75 sign

The Florida Department of Transportation may reconsider its position on highway signage near The Mall at UTC.

  • East County
  • News
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