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Mary Kay Grimes
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 4, 2014
OBITUARY: Mary Kay Grimes

Mary Kay Grimes, 86, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Longboat Key, died April 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2014
Community sports

Enjoy this week's community golf news for Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara and University Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kyle Jarrett
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

Fourteen-year-old Kyle Jarrett shot a personal best 3-under-par 33 to earn medalist honors and help lead the Nolan Middle School golf team to a second-place finish at the Middle School Golf Championships May 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Concession home, which has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 6,325 square feet of living area, sold for $2.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 4, 2014
Concession home sells for more than $2M

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Tim Nerenz submitted this photo of clouds forming over the Stoneybrook golf course.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2014
Weather: East County

Tim Nerenz submitted this photo of clouds forming over the Stoneybrook golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Incoming Cardinal Mooney senior, Teagan Nickols, has volunteered at Miracle League of Manasota every Saturday since she was a freshman. She and her father, Pete, enjoy seeing how happy the organization makes the children.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2014
The Good News: Teagan Nickols and Pete Nickols

Father-and-daughter volunteer team helps level the playing field at Miracle League of Manasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 3554 Fair Oaks Lane has five bedrooms, four-and-a half baths, a pool and 4,493 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,325,000. Photo courtesy of Judy Kepecz-Hays.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 4, 2014
Queens Harbour home sells for $2,325,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 19 and May 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Rodney Jolley submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Diplomat Resort on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Rodney Jolley submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Diplomat Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carley Ochs personally wraps bangles purchased at the trunk show.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 3, 2014
Bourbon & Boweties Trunk Show

Bourbon & Boweties Trunk Show

  • Black Tie
Built in 2007, Publix occupies most of the 53,375-square-foot commercial space in the Broadway Promenade with a 29,000-square-foot lease.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2014
North Trail Publix sells for $11 million

A Cincinnati-based firm bought the commercial portion of the Broadway Promenade, the mixed-use development near the bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alan Napier is pictured with a rescued horse. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 3, 2014
Napiers face additional charges

The owners of Napiers Log Cabin Horse & Animal Rescue have been arrested and charged with additional crimes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2014
'The Lure of Longboat Key' snaps award nominations

Mary Lou Johnson's "The Lure of Longboat Key" is a finalist for two book awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Griffin, Florida Senator Rob Bradley, James Harris and Florida Network Chairman Chris Dudley
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Awards Banquet

The Florida Network of Youth and Family Services honored volunteers and local leaders at its annual Awards Banquet Tuesday, June 3, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. The Florida Network board members presented honorees with awards such as Counselor of the Year and Manager of the Year. Guest speaker and honoree Florida Senator Rob Bradley was recognized for his work with Florida troubled youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Shannon Snyder called for creative solutions to address "problem children" — businesses that are frequently accused of noise violations — such as Smokin' Joe's and Tequila Cantina.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2014
Commission looks for new solutions to downtown issues

While considering a revised noise ordinance, Sarasota city commissioners discussed alternate measures for dealing with issues residents have with boisterous downtown businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The majority of the seven commissioners believes burying Gulf of Mexico Drive power poles at a cost of $10 million isn’t worth the expense.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2014
Power pole debate goes dark

An attempt by Commissioner Pat Zunz to reignite a Florida Power and Light Co. underground pole discussion at Monday night's meeting failed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This royal poinciana tree is in full bloom at Buttonwood Cove.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In Bloom

The royal poinciana trees that run the length of the Key burst into color with their red, orange and yellow blooms in May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour CDD will discuss their 2014-2015 fiscal budget.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD to discuss 2014-2015 fiscal budget

Supervisors of the Heritage Harbour CDD will discuss their 2014-2015 fiscal budget at their meeting at 6 p.m., June 3, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop.

  • East County
  • News
Justin Terry, Ph.D., may serve as Lakewood Ranch High's next principal, if the School Board approves Superintendent Rick Mills' recommendation for Terry.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 3, 2014
Mills backs choice for Lakewood principal

If approved by the School Board later this month, Justin Terry will become the new LRHS principal.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Police arrested 41-year-old David Hall for allegedly exposing himself on Main Street Friday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2014
More vagrancy-related crime reported downtown

Sarasota Police arrested David Hall, a 41-year-old homeless man, for allegedly exposing himself on Main Street and resisting arrest with violence Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite questions about its longterm financial solvency, Nathan Benderson Park continues to win state planning honors and secure major sporting events.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2014
Benderson Park wins state planning award

Sarasota County officials will accept the Outstanding Development Award at the Florida Planning and Zoning Association's 62nd annual state conference Friday, June 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Town Commission will discuss a variety of issues that relate to north and south end beach projects at tonight's regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2014
Commission discusses south end erosion tonight

The emergency sand fill would act as a stop gap before sand arrives in summer 2015 once the town and city of Sarasota reach a funding agreement to share sand that will be dredged from New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Louis and Diana Doyle, owners of the Ringling Shopping Center, have challenged the Sarasota City Commission's denial of a Walmart on their property.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Commission to discuss Ringling Shopping Center suit

Sarasota city commissioners will meet in private Wednesday, to discuss a possible settlement strategy for the lawsuit regarding the 2013 Walmart denial.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2014
Pedestrian bridge to undergo repairs

Construction is underway on the Hog Creek pedestrian bridge, which links the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall to the property formerly occupied by GWIZ.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Mote scientist points to tracks left by a recent sea turtle on a beach in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 2, 2014
Mote's Turtle Walks aim to educate community

Interested in learning about sea turtles and the life behind the tracks? Look no further than Mote Marine Laboratory's free Turtle Walks on Saturdays throughout June and July.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A fight between a business owner and a homeless man ended with a smashed window on the Vom Fass storefront.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Vagrant arrested for assaulting downtown store owner

Robert Robinson, a 53-year-old homeless man, allegedly threw Vom Fass owner Robert Kay through his storefront during a scuffle Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Resort at Longboat Key’s Tennis Gardens facility was completed in 2009.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 2, 2014
Tennis Resort Online names Key Club No. 8 resort

The listing features the top 75 tennis resorts and 25 tennis camps worldwide.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tera Rose, 36, allegedly sold $1,400 worth of Oxycodone to an undercover officer Wednesday, May 28.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2014
Police release details of drug bust

Sarasota Police arrested 36-year-old Tera Rose for trafficking in Oxycodone May 28, after an undercover detective allegedly bought $1,400 worth of the prescription pain pills.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Catching Hell" cast mates Jamie Kerns, Danyar Khaiboulin, Lisa Rollins and James Butler
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Catching Hell' Premiere Party

Daiquiri Deck held a red carpet premiere party for the Weather Channel's "Catching Hell" Sunday, June 1. The series follows the crew of three commercial vessels fishing for a profit. One of the crew members, Lisa Rollins, is a Siesta Key resident. Cast members, along with friends and fans, watched the premiere in the Raw Bar. "We're very excited for her," says Rollins' neighbor Mary Tucker. The premiere raised money for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba (SUDS), a nonprofit that trains disabled veterans how to scuba dive to promote mobility.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jamie Albert and Daniel Yohann met in second grade at Pine View and are excited to graduate.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Graduation

Pine View School for the Gifted held its 2014 Graduation Sunday, June 1, at the Van Wezel. The seniors celebrated their achievement with a senior breakfast before the ceremony. "It's bittersweet," says Daniel Yohann.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah Hunter and Marianna Ehmke
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its 13th annual Gala Saturday, May 31, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. This year's gala was themed "Tropical Nights in Paradise." Members dressed in Hawaiian shirts and tropical clothes as they listened to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala raises money for the Kiwanis Club Foundation, which supports local children.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brandy Copeland and Raynesha Sanders
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31, at Robarts Arena. The auditorium was filled with friends and family as well as the school's band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alli Armengol and Sarah Araboghli
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School Graduation

Riverview High School seniors graduated Saturday, May 31. The students and their families started the day with a ceremony held at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victoria Najmy and Kayla McNulty jointly give a speech.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Graduation

Braden River High School celebrated the Class of 2014 May 31, during a commencement ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Jordan Brown stands as a legacy student.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated the Class of 2014 during a graduation ceremony today.

  • East County
  • News
Alex Lathan and Lauren McDaniel share a laugh during the ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Graduation

Students of the Lakewood Ranch High School Class of 2014 adjusted their tassels and took as many pictures as possible to remember their graduation ceremony, held May 30, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
Luis Camarillo and Blake Taylor
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors graduated Friday, May 30, on the high school's football field. Despite the weather, families gathered to celebrate the class' achievement. Senior Mirriam Barrera's family brought orange and white balloons to show their support. 'We wish her the best of luck,' says brother Omar Barrera.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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