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  • August 27, 2014
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  • By George Rauch
  • August 27, 2014
Market Watch

Record prosperity will continue in near term

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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 This home at 570 Chipping Lane in Country Club Shores has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,585 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,649,000. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 27, 2014
Country Club Shores home sells for $1,649,000

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Obituary: William Brinton Weaver

William Brinton Weaver, 84, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lancaster, Pa., died Aug. 8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Obituary: Necdet Kadri Orhon

Necdet Kadri Orhon, 87, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Obituary: Leonard Martin Mazur

Leonard Martin Mazur, 68, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2014
Longboat restaurants close during September slowdown

Longboaters typically have a lot on their plates for dining options, but in September, the pickings grow slimmer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 6634 Windjammer Place has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,855 square feet of living area. It sold for $750,000. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 27, 2014
Edgewater Village home tops sales at $750,000

A home in Edgewater Village tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Greg Courter and Sharna Rozin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer's Last Hoorah

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the end of summer with its annual Summer's Last Hoorah Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Hooters. Members enjoyed chicken wings and drinks while networking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
School Board District 5 candidate Julie Aranibar will face Mary Cantrell in the Nov. 4 election.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 26, 2014
Aranibar, Cantrell head to runoff

The East County residents were separated by only 1.9%.

  • East County
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Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2014
Caragiulo defeats Snyder

Two school board races, one in each county, result in general election runoffs.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dan Lobeck, Vern Johnson, Colin Snowball and Cindy Readnower at Lourdes Ramirez's watch party.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Primary Election Night

Observer staff captured local candidates at various watch parties around town.

  • Siesta Key
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Click on the story to see the graphic.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2014
2014 Primary Election results

The Observer reports on the 2014 Primary Election results for state and local races.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County Commissioners agreed to continue to address the other ideas in Dr. Robert Marbut's homelessness report, but to stop looking for a shelter site in unincorporated county land.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 26, 2014
County Commission ends search for shelter site

After losing the partnership with the City of Sarasota, the Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously to end a search for a shelter site in county property.

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Renee Sheade votes at the Municipal Auditorium.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Primary Election 2014

Polls are open for voting from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. For more information, go to sarasotavotes.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Collectively, 46,807 students attend area schools — a 2% increase from the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 26, 2014
Five-day count of Manatee County students up 2% from 2013-2014 school year

The Manatee County School District gauged an increase of 1,007 students for the 2014-2015 school year after a five-day count.

  • East County
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Angela, David and Lea Thierman filled their trays at the 2012 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 26, 2014
Kiwanis Club reschedules Lawn Party to Dec. 6

Organizers opted to push the event back by four weeks due to concerns about conflicts with a St. Armands event scheduled for the original date.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janet Andres, a Manatee County resident from Longboat Key, casts her vote at the Longboat Island Chapel Tuesday morning.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 26, 2014
Sarasota and Manatee county voters turn out on Longboat

Primary elections for both counties see steady turnout at Longboat Island Chapel and Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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Sanborn Studios claims it lost the business of a client because the county had a prejudice against Sanborn.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 26, 2014
Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

The film production company said Sarasota County had undermined its reputation among clients and in the industry.

  • Sarasota
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Go to sarasotavotes.com or votemanatee.com to find a polling location.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 26, 2014
Primary election polls open today

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Two new faces will join the City Commission in November, as two sitting commissioners seeking county office are set to resign.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2014
City seeks applicants for commission seats

With two vacancies set to open on the Sarasota City Commission later this year, the city will begin accepting applications from interested candidates next week.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota County Commission will discuss the media production incentive rebate program, the Come As You Are homeless shelter and Sarasota County Area Transit tomorrow.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 25, 2014
County Commission convenes for August meeting

The Sarasota County Commission will gather tomorrow for the first part of a two-day meeting after the summer recess.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest speaker Jessica Buchanan with the Brian Bill Foundation President Scott Bill
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Heroes Luncheon

The Bill Brian Foundation held its first fundraiser, 'A Heroes Luncheon' Monday, Aug. 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The Brian Bill Foundation, named after Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian Robert Bill, is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Navy SEAL families and survivors with a retreat and resource house. Guest speaker Jessica Buchanan, author of 'Impossible Odds,' shared the story of her kidnapping in Somalia and the rescue by SEAL Team Six. 'It's a dream I've had for three years,' says Scott Bill, president of Brian Bills Foundation. 'Today's a new beginning.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The sky was slightly cloudy Monday, with highs in the low 90s.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 25, 2014
Longboat Key temperatures reach record highs

Temperatures reached a scorching 100 degrees over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 25, 2014
Primary election takes place tomorrow

Longboat Key residents vote at two separate places on the island, depending on whether they live in Sarasota or Manatee county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The district reserved $1.68 million to hire about 35 security personnel to occupy each area elementary school.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 25, 2014
School District to decide on armed security at elementary schools

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. July 26, the Manatee County School District will discuss options for armed security personnel at each area elementary school.

  • East County
  • News
Gerri Walden and Jeanne Betty Weiner
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mimi Edlin's birthday

Mimi Edlin held her birthday party Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota Bay Club. Guests wore their favorite hats while enjoying lunch. A silent auction was held benefitting Senior Friendship Centers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rio and Kaleb Rice found scallops while searching the grasslands with their parents.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search

More than 130 volunteers searched for scallops with Sarasota Bay Watch Saturday, Aug. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jackie Apatow, Monica Caldwell and Cooper, Abby and Rebecca Zion all live in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Picnic

Members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered at Summerfield Park Aug. 23 for a special gathering and havdalah ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Hundreds of families turned out for the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash

Hundreds of families donned their swimsuits Aug. 23 and headed to the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Back to School Splash Bash event.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key reported just .28 violent crimes per 1,000 citizens in 2012.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2014
Longboat Key makes list of Florida's safest places

The town is the 10th safest city in Florida, according to Safe Choice Security's "20 Safest Cities in Florida."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Everglades University Sarasota campus President Kristi Mollis and Bob Knapik.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand opening of Everglades University solar energy teaching lab

Everglades University showcased its new outdoor solar energy teaching lab to the public Aug. 21 at the lab's grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees in the summer heat inside a locked car. These temperatures can be fatal for children and animals.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2014
VIDEO: Sheriff's Office warns community of heat danger

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office made a video to demonstrate the dangerous rise in temperatures that occur inside a vehicle when it is off.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan has been in the works since 2008.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2014
County continues work on PDRP

The Sarasota County Planning Commission listened to an update about the county Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan at its meeting last night.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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