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A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2014
Colony auction canceled

A ruling by a bankruptcy appeals judge canceled an auction scheduled for today until a Colony Lender secured-claim issue can be resolved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jan Dahlstrom shows the children how to create a necklace from clay and string.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wilderness Escape VBS

Fifty children this week are climbing through the wilderness, at Living Lord Lutheran Church, during the church's annual Vacation Bible School event.

  • East County
  • News
The Coast Guard rescued a turtle nicknamed Mrs. Turt Lee that is recovering at Mote.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2014
Mote asks public to look out for turtles after rescues

The Coast Guard rescued a stranded loggerhead, and volunteers freed a turtle trapped under a beach chair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Osman Jiron, Jose Gomez and Mychelle Baez wait to try out a fire hose.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Title I Science Camp

Students from Manatee County's Title I schools headed to Lake Manatee State Park as part of the Manatee County School District's Title I Program's Summer Science Camp.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2014
FDOT completes S.R. 64 construction

The FDOT officially completed its project to widen State Road 64 from Carlton Arms Boulevard to Interstate 75 Wednesday.

  • East County
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Sarasota County commissioners have been unanimous in decisions moving forward homeless solutions pitched by consultant Robert Marbut.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
Homeless shelter costs exceed $8 million

Sarasota County staff estimate costs for a proposed come-as-you-are homeless shelter will exceed $8.9 million and require a $1.2 million annual operating budget.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Golden celebration

Julio Enrique Vega and his wife, Vilma, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
National treasure

The Sarasota South Elk's Lodge 2495 held a Flag Day ceremony Wednesday, June 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Orioles to play first home game Friday

The Orioles Gulf Coast League team will play its first home game of the 2014 season at 12 p.m. June 20, at Ed Smith Stadium, against the GCL Rays.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Stand up, Sarasota

The Sarasota SUP Series returns Saturday, June 21, on Siesta Key Beach. The three-race series is in its second year and promises to be bigger than ever.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
City stakes claim to bus station land

As Sarasota County continues to evaluate the relocation of the downtown SCAT transfer station, the city announced its intent to buy the property back if the move is approved.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
Army Corps releases Big Pass study

Conclusions in the draft version of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' study on the potential dredging of Big Pass support the project.

  • Sarasota
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Yume Sushi will move into the Main Street building formerly occupied by Jalea next month, one of several restaurants and bars on the move in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2014
Main Street Moves

Visitors to downtown Sarasota will see the area undergo some changes in the coming months, as businesses target the heart of the city as a space for growth and expansion.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2014
Rosemary development projects move forward

The city is continuing its efforts to revitalize the Rosemary District by approving two proposals to help develop the area.

  • Sarasota
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Photos by Alex Mahadevan
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
Local racers take a spin on Indy 500 track

Rick Sanders and Bill Stelcher took their pre-war racecars to the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces. Residents have called the plans a "compromise." Photo by Alex Mahadevan
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
County begins parking fix for North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3 to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota catcher Brandon Chapman was one of three Sailors named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association 2014 Baseball All-State Team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League announces all-stars; Sarasota to receive Special Olympics grant; Local players named to all-state team; Sarasota Scullers finish 12th at nationals

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer Sally Irwin, Pat Lotz, Harry and Sally Rownd, Bob Irwin, Jerry Lotz and Carolyn and Bob Rector
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 19, 2014
Gourmet Gurus

Cooking group reflects on 34 years of memorable meals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo This home at 4300 Higel Ave. has six bedrooms, six baths, three half-baths, a pool and 8,623 square feet of living area. It sold for $10.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2014
Home in Fiddler Bayou sells for $10.25 million

A home in Fiddler Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 12,220-square-foot former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, which was built in 1926, features a rooftop bar.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 18, 2014
Times building sells for $2.1 million

The former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant on First Street, which has been vacant for more than a year, may have a future as a new restaurant and night club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MCAT riders will see different far rates and routes later this year.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
MCAT riders to see change in fares, extended bus routes

At their meeting June 17, Manatee County Commissioners approved higher fares and extended bus routes for MCAT riders.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
SLL announces All-Stars

Sarasota Little League recently announced its 11/12 and 50/70 All-Star teams.

  • Sarasota
  • News
courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Vitale gives away Mercedes

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN Hall of Fame coach Dick Vitale handed the keys of a new 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA250C to Isaiah Baez June 7, at Another Broken Egg restaurant in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos Graduates Aidan and Adelle Reed perform during the ceremony.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Primrose at LWR celebrates graduates

Primrose at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the graduation of its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students with commencement ceremonies June 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
Manatee County exceeds state average in math FCAT scores

Manatee County students in multiple grade levels surpassed the state average in FCAT math scores.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Women's Club names board

The Palm-Aire Women's Club named its 2014-2015 board of directors during its May meeting.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aaron Stahl allegedly used his cell phone to take pictures under a woman's skirt at the Target on Fruitville Road Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 18, 2014
VIDEO: Deputies arrest man for Target voyeurism

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 35-year-old Aaron Stahl with video voyeurism for a June 15 incident at the Fruitville Road department store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County firefighters begin clearing the scene of an electrical malfunction at Panera Bread on South Tamiami Trail at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 18, 2014
Smoke causes evacuation at Panera Bread

The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the 1200 block of South Tamiami Trail before 7:20 a.m. in response to a structure fire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fast N Fresh specializes in custom salads that offer healthy and vegetarian options.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo The Manatee County School District plans to select a principal for Lakewood Ranch High School by July 1.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
District restarts principal search

The top candidate for the Lakewood Ranch High position turned down the job.

  • East County
  • News
Complete ownership of CDD roads comes along with huge costs and Legislative hurdles. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2014
Road privatization under review

Some Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors want to own CDD roads to monitor visitors' access, but the idea faces many hurdles.

  • East County
  • News
Mike Wick, Annette Gueli and Craig Cerreta wait for the officials’ presentations to begin.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
Government officials discuss state politics

Each quarter, Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members hear progress reports from the government officials who represent them.

  • East County
  • News
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