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  • May 28, 2014
Our View

A decision not to regret

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • May 28, 2014
My View

Beach costs not fairly apportioned

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Plaudits for 'the moment'

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: John Whipple III

John Whipple III, 63, of Bradenton, died May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Obituary: Vera Giusti

Vera Giusti, 100, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died May 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicholas Papazian
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 28, 2014
Caps and Gowns

Caps off to the graduating class of 2014. Read on about what these shining stars have planned for their future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch
  • May 28, 2014
Market Watch

Economic realities could ram current bull marketÂ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Unit 801 at The Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and 4,194 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,965,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 28, 2014
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3,965,000

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 28, 2014
Kids camps heat up the Key this summer

The Observer presents Longboat Key's summer camp options.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marie Perrotti submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Marie Perrotti submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Sheri Potter, right, has been troop leader for Troop 254 for six years. She hopes the experience will help instill a sense of community in the girls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 27, 2014
The Good News: Sheri Potter

Using the tradition of folding and retiring the flag, Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast Troop 254 create a sense of community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jacky and Blake Shenbaum are regulars at Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children’s Fountain at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Bayfront Children's Fountain reopens

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park reopened Friday, after renovations due to a faulty mechanical part.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons is trying to avoid the missteps of earlier efforts to implement paid parking — including meters that generated complaints before being removed in 2012.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 27, 2014
DID continues paid parking debate

Following a presentation from the city's parking manager, Downtown Improvement District members softened their opposition to the reintroduction of paid parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honorees Chris Davis, Richard Alvarez, John O’Brien and Andy Hooker
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: JFCS "Tribute to Veterans"

Community and organization leaders attended Jewish Family and Children's Services of the Suncoast's 'A Tribute to Veterans: Service to Community Awards' Tuesday at Michael's on East. Veterans Richard Alvarez, Christopher Davis, Andy Hooker and John O'Brien were honored at the luncheon for serving their community and country while inspiring patriotism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Parade marchers prepare to walk Lakewood Ranch Main Street before the Memorial Day Parade Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch celebrates Memorial Day.

Veterans of all stripes, from bikers to bagpipers, marched on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade Sunday.

  • East County
  • News
The top three finalists for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will introduce themselves to the community tonight, by way of a public forum.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch High School to host a forum for principal candidates

The three finalists competing for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School will meet from 6 to 8 p.m., May 27, in the school's auditorium, to field questions from faculty members and students.

  • East County
  • Schools
The fate of a bankrupt estate that will help shape the future of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will be decided today in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida, in Tampa, pictured above.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 27, 2014
Developers make pitches for Colony estate today

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association still has time to to argue in court today and urge a bankruptcy judge to consider their offer for a bankrupt estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Authorities allege Curt Lee Rud was driving on a suspended license during a deadly crash Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 27, 2014
Bayfront crash ends with death, arrest

Sarasota Police arrested 29-year-old Curt Lee Rud for allegedly causing an accident while driving the wrong way on Bayfront Drive early Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Turtle Watch is responsible for the Manatee County side of Longboat Key, under a state research permit held by Mote.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 27, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Smile for the Sea Turtles

Volunteers of the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received the proceeds from their recent wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen from Lynn and Harry Christensen on May 27. The event drew over 100 people in an effort to raise money and awareness for sea turtles during their nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kay and Dave Walker with Uschi Cooper and Karen Gallagher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Memorial Day Poolside Picnic

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Memorial Day with a poolside picnic on May 26. The Anna Maria String Band entertained attendees as they enjoyed cocktails and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Linebacker Jacari Dunbar and the Sailors defense wrap up St. Petersburg running back Jaquel Waller short of the goal line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Spring Football

The Sarasota High football team fell to visiting St. Petersburg High 44-0 in its spring game May 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nine-year-old Isaiah Cohen races down the field toward the goal for the Monsters U9 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament

More than 30 boys and girls competitive travel lacrosse teams, ranging in age from U9 to high school, competed in the Laxapalooza Lacrosse Tournament May 24 and May 25, at the Premier Sports Campus. The Monsters Lacrosse Academy U9 (4-0), U11 (2-1), U13 (3-0) and U15 (5-0) boys teams all won tournament titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Declan Arnold, Zachery and Riley Ellis and Delaney Arnold cheer on the Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Sarasota families celebrated Memorial Day with the annual Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 26, along Main Street. Veteran organizations, ROTC units and high school marching bands made their way down Main Street in honor of our nation's heroes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Juanita and Bud Deuell show their American pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade

Red, white and blue colored the shirts of attendees of the 'Tribute to Heroes' Memorial Day Parade May 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. More than 40 businesses and nonprofit organizations, in addition to students and veterans, converged to drive or walk for the thousands of bystanders who attended the annual patriotic event.

  • East County
  • News
County Commissioner Carolyn Mason with Lee Kiche. Mason proclaimed May 26 to be Memorial Day
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Sarasota National Cemetery held a Memorial Day ceremony Sunday, May 25. Veterans and their families attended the outdoor ceremony that honored those who have fallen. The event was led by Lt. Col. Lee Kichen and included color guard, drum line and performances by the Trinity Christian Fellowship Center Choir. "This is a time to remember," says key note speaker Manatee County Veterans Services Officer Lee Washington, "a time to reflect on the sacrifice."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Island Chapel choir sings along to “Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Memorial Day Service

The Longboat Island Chapel honored veterans with a Memorial Day service May 25. Members of the church and community were treated to patriotic music, the procession of the colors and a presentation of four memorial wreaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca De Oliveira, Monica Doyle and Laura De Oliveira
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Memorial Day Barbecue

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held a Memorial Day barbecue on May 24. The beach event embraced the island atmosphere with a Jimmy Buffet-style musician and margaritas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Maribel Gomez and Lily Chapell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney seniors graduated Friday, May 23, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Friends and family attended the ceremony held in the theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Four candidates are vying to replace Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 23, 2014
Minder enters County Commission race

Local engineer John Minder has filed to run for the District 4 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2014
Manatee schools see improvement

FCAT scores released today show learning gains by Manatee County public school students.

  • East County
  • News
Erin French smiles as she dances to “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
  • By Ashley Munroe
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brookside Middle School Flashmob

Brookside Middle School students celebrated the U.S. Constitution by organizing a flashmob Friday, May 23, in Island Park. The students spent a week preparing for the performance and arrived at Marina Jack ready to dance. 'I had so much fun,' says Shyann Smith. 'I love dancing and I was so proud of everyone.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The budget tool is available on the town’s website.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2014
Town's fiscal transparency tool wins Public Technology Institute award

The new budget tool uses fiscal data that feeds directly from the finance department's database.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Memorial Day parades are being held in downtown Sarasota and on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 23, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Memorial Day Weekend

Remember our nation's heroes with one of the many events taking place in the Sarasota area this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits

Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River sophomore Devontae Fields gains positive yardage in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Cardinal Mooney Spring Football

The Braden River High football team edged past Cardinal Mooney 8-0 in its spring game May 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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