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"Sarasota blew away the competition with the first place ranking in hotels and nightlife."
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
Sarasota: the 'sexiest small city in America'

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 1 on its list of the 10 'sexiest small cities in America,' which also includes Bradenton two spots below.

  • Siesta Key
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Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer said the bonnethead shark is an efficient biomedical model.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Mote scientist receives Distinguished Fellow award

The American Elasmobranch Society presented its Distinguished Fellow Award this month to Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer, for his work studying the disease-fighting traits of sharks and rays.

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AJC West Coast Regional Director Brian Lipton with guest speaker Rabbi Noam Marans
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Summer Lunch and Learn Luncheon

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Region held its monthly Summer Lunch & Learn Series Thursday, Aug. 14, at Michael's On East. Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, was guest speaker. Marans discussed the future of Muslim-Jewish relationships.

  • Sarasota
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The meeting was held at the Manatee County Government commission chambers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 14, 2014
Board recommends marina elimination

The Planning Commission has endorsed Lennar's plans to remove a marina from the Heritage Harbour development plan.

  • East County
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Applications for Longboat Key's new retirement board of trustees are now available at Town Hall.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 14, 2014
Volunteers needed for new retirement board of trustees

Applications are now available for five open seats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Superintendent of Instruction Diana Green talks about the School District's recent technology purchases for county classrooms.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 14, 2014
School Boards collaborate

The Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties' School Boards met Aug. 13 at Polo Grill and Bar to share ideas on technology in the classroom and other relevant topics to today's students.

  • East County
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Underwater robot Waldo was recovered by boat Aug. 13, following a mission that covered 140 miles and returned to Mote. (Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 14, 2014
No red tide impacts detected alongshore

Mote, FWC and USF scientists continue to monitor a bloom at least 20 miles offshore from Dixie to northern Pinellas counties.

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Dani with her handler, Debra Cottrell, and Grace Daniels. Photo by Heather Merriman
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
Every dog has its day

Consulate Health Care of Sarasota's beloved service dog, Danielle, retires after providing five years of therapy to the residents and patients at Consulate.

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Jackie Fanara, Dr. Adam Bright, Jessica Miller and Nina Amaral. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
Run to Remember raises $13,000

Pines of Sarasota's 'Run to Remember' raised $13,000 for its Memory Care Unit.

  • Sarasota
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Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt stand on the dock a Lawrence Pointe property owner built in 1994. The ownership of the dock, and of the land it sits on, has been questioned by the couple’s neighbors. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2014
Couple fights zoning regulations

Achim and Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt have faced a litany of obstacles - and haven't backed down.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2014
Vertical Horizon

Five hotels stand poised to spring up throughout downtown Sarasota, as early as next fall.

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The Siesta Key Village Association spoke at the Planning Commission meeting Thursday in support of the zoning code amendment to allow outdoor displays in the Village. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
News Briefs

Displays in the Village one step closer to the outdoors; Judge dismisses Barfield Sunshine suit

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John Chrzczonowski has worked for months to rediscover the history behind the broken sculpture on the Sarasota Garden Club's property. President Olivia Haynes says his work has been huge for the club. Photos by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 14, 2014
VIDEO: Garden Club pieces history together

After discovering pieces of a statue dating back to 1939 on the Garden Club's property, the group is working to repair the sculpture.

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Until the bollard is replaced, the county covered the crumbling stump in front of the Lobster Pot with a caution cone. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 14, 2014
Objects in Siesta Village are closer than they appear

Stationary objects in Siesta Key Village have taken a hit recently as drivers continuously knock over bollards, signs and other markers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
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  • August 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Deputy Executive Editor Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • August 14, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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This home at 1540 Hillview Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, one half-bath, a pool and 7,074 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.5 million. Photo by Heather Merriman
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 14, 2014
Home in Siesta Properties sells for $8.85 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
Sidelines

Junior players place in all-star showcase; Local golfers tee off in FSGA championship; Miracle League seeks players; Ohio State alumni to hold tailgate party

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 14, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Kimberly Probus submitted this photo of a rainbow sunset, taken at a Siesta Key Beach Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new owner of Paradise Plaza plans to split the space Borders previously occupied and improve the shopping center’s lighting and landscaping.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Paradise Plaza sells for $27 million

ECHO Realty bought the 139,000-square-foot shopping center located on South Tamiami Trail, and has plans for the space left vacant by Borders.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
More than 30 emails from East County homeowner associations and CDDs swayed Commissioner Vanessa Baugh to nominate Eva Rey to an MPO citizens panel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 13, 2014
Manatee Commission nominates Rey for MPO seat

The Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will be charged with filling an advisory seat with Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey or current member Jeffrey Orenstein.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Schield healing after cancer surgery

Longboat Key resident Forrest Schield is healing after doctors recently removed a rare form of cancer from his head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Fish fry is first catch for flavorful weekend

The morning of Nov. 8 might be a good time to schedule a gym visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
VFW Post 12055 named All-American

VFW Post 12055 recently earned national recognition, taking home all-American honors during the VFW National Convention in St. Louis.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Hospital seeks volunteers

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is in need of volunteers for its gift shop.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
ODA senior Desmond Lindsay was one of three players from Florida chosen to compete for the Evoshield Canes 17U team this summer. File photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2014
Top-Notch Talent

Travel baseball and softball teams have become the norm in recent years for up-and-coming athletes with college and professional aspirations.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lynches Pub & Grub is located on St. Armands Circle and offers a selection of authentic Irish cuisine and American favorites.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lynches Pub & Grub

This week we went in the kitchen at Lynches Pub & Grub with owners and sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch as they prepare traditional Irish lamb stew. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
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Greenbrook resident Willie Miranda, radio communications manager for Manatee County, says with the new P25 radio system, both Manatee and Sarasota counties will have nine radio towers. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2014
Systems Ready

Sarasota and Manatee counties will jointly install a radio communications network that will improve EMS and other services along University Parkway and in the region.

  • East County
  • News
The former Little Footsteps property was listed for $625,000 in January. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2014
Food bank seeks funds for its new location

Meals on Wheels PLUS hopes to expand its adult daycare center program by relocating it in a building in Spring Forest Office Park.

  • East County
  • News
Daiquiri Deck Vice President of Operations Matt Grover, President Troy Syprett and Vice President of Marketing Russell Matthes. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 13, 2014
A Full Deck

Daiquiri Deck's owners plan to expand the restaurant's St. Armands location to the first floor, but that's just the first course of their plans for growth.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has fallen into disrepair, with parts of roofs falling down in structures throughout the property. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 13, 2014
Unicorp offer sparks war of words

Colony Association President Jay Yablon calls Unicorp's offer 'an attempted hostile takeover' of the resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Longboat Observer announces staff changes

Former Longboat Observer Managing Editor Kurt Schultheis is ready take on Town Hall - Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, that is.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 13, 2014
Spared from the Storm

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Hospital Board

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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