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Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Palmer Ranch seeks expansion

After getting approval to add 1,050 homes last year, Palmer Ranch now wants to add more land, too.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The velocity of drainage water flowing into the pond on Kestral Parkway North lifted sediment into small hills in the pond. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
County works to plug drainage issues

High-velocity drainage water caused sediment hills to form in a retention pond in the Landings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
News Briefs

McAllister withdraws from County Commission race; Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle; New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 30, 2014
Junior League dishes out new food festival

Life will imitate the arts at the inaugural Art of Food Festival presented by the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Seniors Carter Page and Nancy Hu have been an integral part of the Riverview High swim team since they were freshmen. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Making their mark

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams will vie for the Class 4A-Region 2 title Nov. 1, at the Long Center in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ first touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; A growing trend; Charlie Crist's insurance claims don't ring true

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kerry Kirschner, left
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2014
Argus Foundation president to retire

Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 35 Watergate Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.9 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 30, 2014
The Tower Residences condo sells for $1.9 million

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

  • Sarasota
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Kenneth Spaulding submitted this photo of a sunrise at Bobby Jones Golf Complex.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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Deirdre Aretini, Nicole Pepe-Dorn, Chairwoman Meghan Serrano and Alina Cemitier
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

  • Black Tie
Surveillance footage shows four individuals suspected of a significant coin theft on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Sarasota police seek information on coin theft

The Sarasota Police Department has released surveillance footage in an attempt to gather information regarding the theft of up to $100,000 in coins.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sansara, a luxury condominium building, will be constructed following the demolition of the gas station property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Burns Square gas station scheduled for demolition

Beginning Monday, a long-vacant gas station at the entryway to Burns Square will be demolished, making way for the construction of a 10-story condominium building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The smaller mid-week farmers market will emphasize agricultural offerings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Weekday farmers market set for Five Points

Beginning in November, the Sarasota Farmers Market will begin holding an additional smaller event on Wednesdays at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nik Wallenda fans must use the hashtag #BraveLikeNik to enter. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 29, 2014
Visit Sarasota launches twitter contest

Visit Sarasota County is offering a hashtag contest for a trip to Sarasota in honor of Nik Wallenda's high wire walk in Chicago.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor

University signalization offers false hope; Vote for School Board change Tuesday; Watercrest supports SMR development

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Poker face

As ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club walked into a Monte Carlo-themed Casino Night Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar, a Sean Connery-version of James Bond, dressed in a white tuxedo, took them by the arms, and posed for a picture.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Give, get a treat

Residents of Summerfield Glades have made it a Halloween tradition to gather at the driveway of Maggie White and pass out candy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Fall back an hour

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, so turn back those clocks before bedtime Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Code Enforcement Officer Chris Elbon and Keep Manatee Beautiful Executive Director Ingrid McClellan. Courtesy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Longboat Key keeps it clean

We're still reeling from Longboat Key's exclusion from Movoto's '10 Sexiest Small Cities in America,' which named Sarasota and Bradenton the first and third sexiest small cities, respectively.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Joe Perry still rockin' in new book

Longboat Key's most famous guitarist Joe Perry has a new book, 'Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Johnson

Gordon 'Gordy' Larry Johnson, 81, of Longboat Key and Brainerd, Minn., died Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Obituary: Oliver Haskard

Oliver Haskard, 95, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Compare the records; Amendment 2 is wrong; and more reader feedback.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A former canoeing instructor, Barbara Brizdle takes easily to the paddleboard. Photo by Molly Schechter
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 29, 2014
Brizdle finds fitness fun seven days a week

Longboat Key resident Barbara Brizdle was a canoeist as a teen. Today she channels those skills into paddleboarding.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Marie Zimmermann
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Occasions

The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch setter Courtney Rapp records a point for the Lady Mustangs. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Mustang Four-Peat

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 3-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23 and captured its fourth straight district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dick Vitale. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2014
Collegiate tournament courts top players

The Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic presented by First Watch Cafe benefits cancer research and features 20 college tennis teams across the country.

  • East County
  • Sports
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