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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Our view

Make the most of rowing

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Jessica Luck at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lisa and Chris Leedom with County Commissioner Joe Barbetta (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2014
All Faiths campaign targets summer hunger locally

The new 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' aims to boost food bank donations at a time when need is highest among local children and their families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 3, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 launches nonprofit

The Siesta Key group says the Army Corps' proposal to dredge Big Pass has not been adequately vetted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nolan Peterson Bay Island Park was closed March 28, 2013, for seawall repairs.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta seawall project remains stuck in limbo

The county is awaiting a decision in federal court before it restarts work on a seawall renovation at Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Moderator Sharyl Attkisson and speaker Michael Bloomberg (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 3, 2014
Sarasota spends 'an evening with Michael Bloomberg'

In his first major public appearance since leaving office, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spoke Friday, March 28, to a packed crowd at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has a .167 earned run average so far this season. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Quiet Ace

Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has hurled the Lady Blazers to a 7-1 record so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian bats come alive; Solid sixth inning propels ODA to 'W'; Sailors boys tennis swings past Thunder; Tennis exhibition comes to Payne Park

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tea House. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Steeped in Sarasota

Sarasota may be known as a vacation spot for many Northerners, but what about those looking for a quick break from their hectic day? We found that Sarasota is steeped in teahouse tradition - relaxation and rejuvenation are merely a cup away.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The classroom was divided into four operating tables. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Southside students put their grammar skills to the test

Southside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Taunya Fogleman transformed her classroom into an operating room March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman sit in Bridgman's backyard, where Buster used to sneak into. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBORS: Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman

Sue Bridgman and Carol Woods co-wrote 'How Buster Got Lucky" about their neighborhood dog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 3953 Red Rock Way has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,908 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,425,000. (Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2014
Home in Red Rock Terrace sells for $1,425,000

A home in Red Rock Terrace tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eduardo Anaya and Jaymie Klauber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Pique Nique Sur la Baie

Pique Nique Sur la Baie

  • Black Tie
David Gutridge, Joanne Forch and Warren Elliot
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Kindness

The 7th annual Operation Kindness event was held at the Longboat Key Club & Resort on April 2 to raise money for combat trauma veterans. The afternoon began with a tennis round robin followed by a reception at the Harbourside Dining Room. Proceeds were donated to the Wounded in Action Family Foundation (WIAFF), which assists veterans with the transition from a military hospital back into society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sally Jaret, Commodore Lee Peakes and Jack Jaret
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling Banquet

On April 2, Bird Key Yacht Club held a banquet in honor of its bowling league and the members that participate. The players take to the lanes in October and finish up with an awards ceremony each April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janice Hasler inspects a potential buy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Women's Club '50 Shades of Gold'

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club came together April 2, with gold earrings, purses and other accessories in-hand. The women donated gently-used jewelry and other items to the event, which were available for purchase at discounted prices. Jewelry vendors, such as Heart's Desire, also had jewelry for sale on-site. Proceeds benefited SMART, SOLVE Maternity Homes and Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jen Bartolone and Kim Dalglish, of the Manatee Chamber, register attendees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber Connection Lunch

Members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce enjoyed lunch and learning about each other's businesses April 2, during the chambers Power Connection Lunch, at Mexicali Border Cafe.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 2, 2014
Shelter compromise draws mixed reactions

In a bid to resolve an ongoing dispute through a compromise solution, the Sarasota city and commissions added a third site to the list of possible locations for a downtown Sarasota homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 2, 2014
Sarasota-Bradenton airport aces FAA inspection

For the ninth year in a row, the airport received zero discrepancies on a key annual FAA inspection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carmen Ramsay, Linda Prenosil, Beth Vandroff and club President Carolyn Kofler.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Kiwanis Club Gala kickoff luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club met for its gala fundraising kickoff luncheon Wednesday, April 2, at Cafe Bacci. Members wore tropical themed attire to get in the spirit of the gala's theme 'tropical nights in paradise.' Members also enjoyed 'cheeseburgers in paradise' and margaritas for lunch while listening to Jimmy Buffet songs. The gala will be held at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Saturday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways. (File photo)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2014
County staff outline Shell Road parking options

Sarasota County staff recommend spending roughly $30,000 to create 17 parking spaces - and hopefully temper "acts of public indecency" - on the north Siesta Key road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The current boundaries of the downtown CRA, which is set to expire in 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2014
County, city ponder future of CRA

Some commissioners have taken a position on whether the downtown Community Redevelopment Area should be extended, but both commissions are waiting to make an official decision.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimmy Comito tallied six goals and three assists in ODA's 15-7 victory over Cardinal Mooney April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2014
ODA breezes to district win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team defeated Cardinal Mooney 15-7 in district action April 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Superintendent hosts movie nights

APRIL FOOLS' - Manatee County School District's superintendent has made transparency a primary focus of his tenure.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
BRHS plans to change its mascot

APRIL FOOLS' - Braden River High School may change its mascot to a wolf in light of the success of its student and 'American Idol' contestant Sam Woolf.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen shows his proposed roundabout design for Interstate 75. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 2, 2014
Circular design slows I-75 effort

APRIL FOOLS' - Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO Rex Jensen says a roundabout design at I-75 and University Parkway will save money and be more efficient.

  • East County
  • News
The procedures used at the gate at Balmoral Woods and Lakewood Ranch boulevards have been debated by Lakewood Ranch officials for months. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2014
Manatee County to remove barriers

APRIL FOOLS' - Tired of indecision, Manatee County has decided to remove all of the gates to CDD-governed communities.

  • East County
  • News
Amanda Sebastiiano The space on the corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 sits ready for its newest attraction, to take place in a tent in front of the former Winn-Dixie building — drag queen bingo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2014
New attraction to fill long-time vacant lot

APRIL FOOLS' - Property at S.R. 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road is slated for a Drag Queen Bingo site.

  • East County
  • News
A county memo says employees should take extra time to approve permits for new home construction.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2014
Manatee County restricts future development

APRIL FOOLS' - As Manatee County discusses its 'How Will We Grow' plan, leaders try to slow development until it decides 'Who Are We?'

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - BRU adjusts watering rates, schedule; Special piranhas to populate local ponds; SMR to open road at a cost to drivers

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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