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Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: East County

Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Dubi, Sarasota Audubon Society president, stands on the near-empty land (except for a small plant supplied by local boy scouts) that will become the home of a nature and visitor center.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 21, 2014
Nature center will promote the environment, birding

The Sarasota Audubon Society has raised the money to build a $1.3 million education and visitor center on the Celery Fields off Palmer Boulevard.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
News Briefs

Town Hall's executive director to renew contract; National retailers to move in to University Town Center; Rick Fawley earns 2014 Tourism Outreach Award

  • East County
  • News
The planning committee consists of: Gene Sweeney, Terry Sharak, Lori Basilone, Amanda Vercheski, John Breiner, Benjie Brinkofski, Carlene Smith, Lori Ruth, Linda Craig and Julia DeCastro (not pictured). Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
Memorial Day parade honors fallen soldiers

Organizers of the 'Tribute to Heroes' parade expect more than 4,000 attendees this year.

  • East County
  • News
Yarellis Martir enjoys performing for the University Park Women’s Club. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 21, 2014
Girls Academy students learn proper etiquette

After two weeks of napkin folding and proper greeting lessons taught by members of the University Park Woman's Club, 21 girls who participated in an etiquette program have become authorities on ladylike demeanor.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Make sure to take your Observer along on your summer travels! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 21, 2014
Your Neighbor: Morris Walker

Walker's most recent published work, 'The Lives of Carl Atman,' is a love story with twist: It takes place over a 500-year journey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2014
Business Briefs

Organic juice bar opens on St. Armands Circle; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week begins June 1; Circle businesses observe Military Appreciation Day

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 132 N. Washington Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,123 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.5 million. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 21, 2014
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3.5 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
HAPPY PLACE. East County residents Monica and Richard Rice read their East County Observer while enjoying a sunset dinner in the Caribbean. The couple spent a week exploring Aruba and interacting with the people of "One Happy Island."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,410 square feet of living area, sold for $870,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 21, 2014
University Park home sells for $870,000

A home in Marlow tops all transitions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Three Things: Splendid Settings
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 21, 2014
Three Things: Splendid Settings

A spectacular setting demands a spectacular house. Let's take a look at several homes currently on the market that celebrate Sarasota's closeness with nature.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2014
Slipstream moves to F1 in Schools World Finals

F1 in Schools race team, Slipstream, clinches a spot in the World Finals in November.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota business, such as the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, helped raise food and funds.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 20, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths' efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sand will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week onto the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand Begins

Sand began flowing through the large pipe on the north end of the Key Tuesday, May 20. It will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week as part of a sand project to replenish the area beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 20, 2014
City moves forward with Rosemary project

The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has been vacant for several years, but a developer's proposal would create a large mixed-use project on the city-owned land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arianna Pryor as "Queen Gertrude" and Gage Hinds as "King Claudius."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary volunteer breakfast and 'Hamlet' production

Freedom Elementary hosted a breakfast and a production of "Hamlet" performed by Maria Barringhaus' third-grade class, to celebrate the school's volunteers and the 5,300 hours of their time they donated this school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale chats with Commissioner Lynn Larson after her resignation Monday.
  • By John Morton
  • May 20, 2014
Town attorney resigns

Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale resigned before commissioners performed an annual evaluation assessment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2014
Town to host health fair

The event takes place this Friday, at Town Hall, and is open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota 2050 guides development east of I-75 on specific tracts of land.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 20, 2014
Commission to discuss 2050 changes

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the third phase of amendments to Sarasota 2050, which includes the fiscal neutrality provision in the longterm planning document.

  • East County
  • News
Commissioner Phill Younger’s analysis suggests that just 1.8% to 3% of entries and exits to the Key are through traffic.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2014
Analysis suggests few mainlanders use GMD as thoroughfare

Commissioner Phill Younger analyzed data from traffic cameras on both ends of the island and concluded that reports of through traffic are overestimates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lido Key resident Cindy Shoffstall provided this picture of Lido Beach at the First Lido condominiums.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2014
St. Armands residents take stand on renourishment

The St. Armands Residents Association has circulated a petition in an attempt to show support for the proposed renourishment of Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Resolutions that provide for beach project funding, Longboat Pass dredging and an inlet management plan funding project with Manatee County will be reviewed today at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2014
Commission reviews wireless group recommendation today

A Florida Power & Light plan to install new electrical poles Key-wide that can withstand strong hurricane winds this summer will also be discussed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies suspect Colten Walker-Schmoyer stole firearms from High Noon Guns early Saturday morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Deputies allege man stole guns, American flag

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 24-year-old Colten Walker-Schmoyer with armed burglary and burglary for two weekend thefts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation expects to reopen northbound lanes of I-75 near mile marker 205 at 11 a.m. today.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Update: Lane closures on I-75 due to gravel spill

Cleanup crews closed all three northbound lanes of I-75 at its intersection with Clark Road before 10 a.m. today, due to a gravel spill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County has roughly $6.4 million to spend on economic development projects.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2014
Commission to consider 100K incentive grant

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a proposal to use economic incentives help an unnamed firm expand in the region during a regular meeting Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeffrey Lenobel, Nathaniel Robinson, Hal Lenobel, Sandy Robinson and Donna Lenobel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hal Lenobel's 90th Birthday Party

Hal Lenobel was surrounded by family and close friends for his 90th birthday party on May 18, at Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hannah Epstein and Trevor Busby
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School held its annual Prom Saturday, May 17, at Michael's On East. The prom's theme was 'in to the future' and include silver-painted bottle centerpieces with stars and diamonds in sand. Throughout the night, students voted for prom king and queen; Sam Proctor and Chrystal Hoffman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students at the Braden River High School prom dance to the cupid shuffle.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 17, 2014
Braden River High School Prom 'A Night in Paris'

Braden River High School students gathered at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Saturday, May 17, for prom.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dolly Ivey, Theresa Bealle, Joanne Quares and Gail Beuile show off their accessories.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Harvest & Harmony

A farm-to-fork event, King Family Farm and Market hosted an all-things "Southern Living" event May 17, as the magazine's Contributing Editor Rebecca Lang demonstrated how to prepare four recipes from the magazine and her cookbook. Harvest & Harmony attendees also enjoyed music and a dinner of crops grown at the farm, prepared by Loft 5.

  • East County
  • News
Keith and the Florida Bluegrass Express entertain patrons.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground hosted a day of "gumbo goodness" and bluegrass tunes for its annual Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off May 17.

  • East County
  • News
Bob Webber enjoys an evening with his daughter, Chiana.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: GreyHawk Landing Daddy-Daughter Dance

Efforts by the GreyHawk Landing Events Committee to create the Daddy-Daughter Dance for members of the community culminated May 17, as 50 fathers and their daughters shared an evening of eating, dancing and spending time together in the community's clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Rachel Small and Valeria Erazo say "cheese" beside their furry friend, Biscuit.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School students and their families enjoyed an evening of cotton candy, music by the school's band and games during annual fundraiser Nolan Nights, May 17, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bob and Carolyn Fuccis with Miss Daisy
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Temple Emanu-El hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals Saturday, May 17. The temple invited members of the public to bless their pets and have a quick check-up with Dr. Hal Alterman. Attendees included families from as far as Orlando. Rabbi Brenner Glickman said the blessings at the outdoor ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adam Frazier and Mercedes Elizalde
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View 2014 Cobalt

Pine View School for the Gifted held its annual Cobalt Saturday, May 17, at the Chelsea Center. Students enjoyed sweet snacks outside before heading inside where they enjoyed dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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