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Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association President Ron Soto announced the beginning of the Downtown Cares campaign Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2014
Anti-panhandling campaign kicks off

Downtown Cares, a program aimed at supporting homelessness service providers and discouraging handouts to panhandlers, will put donation boxes in 36 downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Linda Litke enjoys time with friends.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club luncheon

Members of the Palm-Aire Women's Club enjoyed lunch and cold iced teas as they welcomed 15 new members and socialized at a luncheon, Oct. 10. Attendees brought peanut butter and baby food to donate to the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2014
Macy's to host charity shopping event

Macy's, located at The Mall at University Town Center, will host a charity shopping event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • News
The new hours will start Saturday, Oct. 11. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 10, 2014
SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

Sarasota County Area Transit is extending hours on routes 6, 12, 17 and 30 to accommodate employees and shoppers of the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The birds stood in the right hand lane for more than 20 minutes, squawking at approaching motorists.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Cranes create detour

Two sandhill cranes forced motorists to merge on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard this morning because they refused to move from the road.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney sophomore Carolina Morales leads off the 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY Sarasota County Swim Championships

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker, Sarasota Christian, ODA and Cardinal Mooney swim teams hit the pool for the annual Sarasota County Championships Oct. 8, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Salanowski, Anakin Brooks and Keota Holroyd sport their favorite superheroes on their t-shirts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SPHS Superhero Day

Suncoast Polytechnical High School students donned their capes and masks for 'Superhero day' on Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

  • East County
  • News
Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Eastwood will serve as the interim while the county searches for a new engineer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club will host its Gourmet Lawn Party Dec. 6.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 9, 2014
Gourmet Lawn Party reaches $26,000 sponsorship goal

With Club Realty's recent contribution, the Longboat Key Kiwanis have doubled last years funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
25 women gather at the event to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main's Get Your Pink On

The women of Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted their first ever Get Your Pink On event at Cedars Tennis Resort to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than half of The Mall at University Town Center's shops and dining spots will be unique to the Bradenton and Sarasota markets.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Mall to house stores, restaurants unique to East County

When The Mall at University Town Center opens Oct. 16, it will unveil more than 100 shopping and dining destinations, over half of which will be unique to the Bradenton-Sarasota markets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest Republican leader the Sarasota GOP has announced it will bring to the region this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota GOP taps Jindal for voting rally

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak during the Republican Party of Sarasota's Restore America Rally Oct. 28, at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Boulevard currently runs from State Road 64 south to about Professional Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch Boulevard alignment

Sarasota County commissioners approved Wednesday an alignment for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south to Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
Heritage Harbour South may soon have a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy issuing tickets to speeders.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD explores speed enforcement options

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District is reaching out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about bringing deputies to issue tickets to speeders.

  • East County
  • News
Individuals interested in the school district's director of safety and security position must possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or private sector security management, among other requirements.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Manatee School District vets security director candidates

Through 4 p.m. Oct. 9, the Manatee County School District will interview candidates for its director of safety and security position.

  • East County
  • News
Stephanie Hannum, Olivia Borchers and Alene Fowler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
One big wish granted

Volunteer wish granters Alene Fowler and Stephanie Hannum surprised 14-year-old Olivia Borchers with a One Direction-themed party last week, to inform her that her wish, through Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, was going to be granted.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cassidy Pattison, Kendall Volner and Alli Volner with fifth-grade teacher Barbie Spraker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Book event draws 'faire' families

Sarasota Christian School hosted families for a medieval-themed Book Fair Family Night Oct. 2. Guests were treated to a giant turkey leg dinner, face painting, prize drawings and costume contests.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phase 1 Completed July 4. The tennis courts were relocated to the easternmost corner and the new parking lot was paved with pervious concrete.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Siesta Key beach improvements surge ahead

Almost a year into the improvements, more than 250 parking spaces will be open in time for the Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Jay Sparr, Edward Rosenblum and Graeme Malloch, former leaders of the St. Armands Residents Association, are focusing on fighting a city proposal to manage events on the Circle. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area after breaking from the St. Armands Residents Association over the issue of special events.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crosby
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

Mote Marine President Michael Crosby is attempting to coalesce broad community support behind the organization's plan for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Breakfast House owner Wendy Goldberg with waitress Amy Delaney. Photos by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
VIDEO: It takes a village

With two new stores preparing to open soon, businesses in the Historic Downtown Village are bullish about the development and continued success of the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
Commissioners prepare to make appointments

Two board members are slated to depart the Sarasota City Commission in November. The remaining commissioners are hammering out the details of selecting their replacements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Sidelines

Lady Cougars volleyball team tames Lady Thunder; Riverview falls to Venice; Sarasota Christian volleyball notches district win; Blazers boys golf team swings past the Thunder, Cougars

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
News Briefs

Whole Foods building sells for $19.1 million; Benderson buys space in Southgate Mall; FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Crystal Classic attracts 30,000 people to the competition each year. File photo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Crystal Classic draws international artists

For its five-year anniversary, the Crystal Classic will add a fifth day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
King
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Student Spotlight: Joshua King, Senior, Sarasota High

Not every high school student takes an active role in preserving local history, but Sarasota High School senior Joshua King has local history in his blood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Schustik explains the stories behind songs to his audience. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 9, 2014
Bill Schustik to perform 'Legends of the Sea'

Think you know your swabs and pirates? Think again.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Barth Insurance building, designed by architect Victor Lundy in 1957. Photo by Greg Wilson
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
Modern marvels display architectural history

In the past week or so, architect Lawrence Scarpa has traveled from Washington, D.C., and to his home in Venice, Calif., before taking off again to New York City and then landing this week in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two homes at 712 N. Casey Key Road have a total of more than 15,000 square feet. They sold for $8 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 9, 2014
Two homes on Casey Key sell for $8 million

Two homes on Casey Key top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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