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Heather Hackett, of Sarasota Music Half Marathon, and Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family care.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 16, 2014
LWRBA July Luncheon: "The Regional Impact of Tourism and Sports"

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its July Luncheon July 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees of The Regional Impact of Tourism & Sports event enjoyed lunch and a presentation on by Visit Sarasota County representatives Nicole Rissler and Virginia Haley.

  • East County
  • News
World famous aerialist Nik Wallenda hopes to save the nine oak trees on a property where he aims to build a training facility.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2014
Wallenda hits hurdle in plans for training center

After a disappointing hearing in front of the Sarasota County Board of Zoning Appeals Monday, "King of the High Wire" Nik Wallenda's plans for a training center in his hometown are on the line.

  • Sarasota
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It's Time Sarasota will still seek to replace the city's current council-manager form of government with one led by an elected mayor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2014
Elected mayor campaign admits defeat

Although the group failed to get a referendum on this year's ballot, It's Time Sarasota is preparing for a 2016 campaign for a new city charter and "strong" mayor.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Primo! Ristorante is an established local restaurant that features traditional Italian fare and a wood burning oven.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Fifty-year reunion offers payback

When Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Newman returned to his alma mater for a 50th reunion, he took home more than memories.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Argosy launches Sigma Beta Delta

Argosy University Sarasota inducted 85 new members to its Sigma Beta Delta honorary business academic society during its first induction ceremony June 25.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 16, 2014
Our View | A great week for the Key

Last week was a good week for Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo Harold Ronson and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Dix
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
'We Are The Marines'

That is how Maj. Brian Dix introduced 'The Commandant's Own' U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps July 4, at Avery Fisher Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau Esther Howard
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Tim Howard has Key roots

Residents of Fairway Bay knew about Tim Howard long before he became a household name: His grandparents, the late Paul and Eva Fekete, frequently bragged about their star soccer player grandson.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender doesn’t plan to play a role in the long-term future of the resort, according to principal David Siegal.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2014
Colony Lender wins bid

A dollar made all the difference at Monday's auction in Sarasota County Court.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2014
Cameras catch burglar in action

When a man allegedly broke into a Longboat Key residence last week, he probably had no idea the homeowner was watching him - and relaying information to police in real time.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2014
Drama unfolds at condo over unlicensed work

A legal battle has begun at a mid-island Longboat Key condominium complex.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy This rendering from Benderson Development shows what the proposed light industrial Class A park may look like.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2014
Decision revitalizes negotiations

Sarasota County commissioners approved a $3 million sale price for a 41-acre county-owned site, paving the way for development.

  • East County
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Photo by Pam Eubanks Supervisor Richard Lane reviews the terms of the HOA and CDD agreement.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 16, 2014
CDD, HOA work toward partnership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD presented its first proposal with the Stoneybrook HOA.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Fort Hamer Bridge not 'the final piece'

  • East County
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Photo by Pam Eubanks Lakewood Ranch resident Richard Williams, 70, also helped secure a hearing loop system at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2014
Court takes up 'hearing' initiative

Resident's plea prompts U.S. Supreme Court to improve listening options.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
News Briefs

Woolf returns for 'American Idol' tour; LECOM welcomes dental class of 2018

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2014
FDOT to construct Cattlemen sound wall

As part of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 improvement project, FDOT will construct a 1.06-mile sound wall.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 16, 2014
School district improves 20% in state assessment

All but two East County elementary and middle schools earned preliminary A grades on the FCAT.

  • East County
  • News
Tony Milen emerged out of retirement to purchase Clear Sunset Car Wash off State Road 64 in 2008.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 16, 2014
Milen family celebrates milestone

Tony Milen celebrates his family's 60 years in the car washing business.

  • East County
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Ava Krug
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Ava Krug

Nine-year-old Ava Krug captured the Little Mo Florida Sectional 9U Girls 'The Road to the 17th Annual Little Mo Nationals' tennis championship July 12 and July 13, at Serendipity Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch Little League wins sectional title; Former Lady Mustang named to national team; Manatee Cal Ripken All-Stars win state crown

  • East County
  • Sports
Photos by Kurt Schultheis Fire Station 92 at 2162 Gulf of Mexico Drive will undergo a $25,000 assessment in October to determine how much it will cost to repair the exterior of the building.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2014
Firehouse issues could be pricey

Mold concerns and a lack of separate facilities for male and female firefighter/paramedics has the town pondering the future of Fire Station 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
News Briefs

North-end beach project wraps up; Groin project costs come in under $2.5M

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2014
Pension debt: the $23 million question

Board trustees Armando Linde and Michael Seamon disagree about how to retire the town's unfunded pension liability.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Obituary: Margaret Susan Kasper

Margaret Susan Kasper, 81, of Longboat Key, died July 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch
  • July 16, 2014
Market Watch

A currency crash and the effect on investments

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Sargeant, Lindsey Conrad, Sara Heuer and Cyndi Seamon continue their patrol after staking off one nest just after sunrise.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 16, 2014
Turtle Hour

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers practice a unique morning routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2014
Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Ranch royalty, Mediterranean style

As with many Florida homes, the Mediterranean style is an area favorite.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks Dick Vitale smiles after being doused with 30 buckets of cold water.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2014
Vitale 'chills' for charity

As Dick Vitale sat outside the Lakewood Ranch First Watch restaurant July 10, his primary purpose wasn't to eat pancakes or sign autographs.

  • East County
  • News
Photo courtesy of Lou Newman Alan and Beverly in 2012 with three of their cygnets, none of which survived.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2014
Alan the swan dies of unknown causes

The Bay Isles swan leaves behind his mate, Beverly, but no surviving cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Amanda Sebastiano Willis Smith crews should have the $16 million project finished by December.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 16, 2014
Bayside church expansion remains on schedule

Kristin Becnel smiles as she points to hundreds of names handwritten in black Sharpie on the concrete beams of Bayside Community Church's expansion.

  • East County
  • News
Photo by Amanda Sebastiano This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home includes 4,433 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 16, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.09M

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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