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  • By John Morton
  • May 21, 2014
Key Wireless Workgroup pushes fiber freedom

An independent group of citizens wants the town to build its own fiber optic network system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town dock is a popular spot for launching kayaks in the Longbeach Village. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2014
Kayaks launch complaints from Villagers

Some Longbeach Village residents don't want vendors using the town dock to launch kayak tours, but it's not illegal under the town's codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2014
Kors fashions his plans for two Gulf-front parcels

Representatives for a famous sportswear designer filed a site plan for a 6,138-square-foot home on two Gulf-front lots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Our View

Remember the fallen

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rethinking the case against Clippers owner Donald Sterling

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Tennis team nets success on the court

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center Women's 4.0 55-and-up team competed April 26 and April 27 at the 2014 USTA Florida Adult 55 & Over League Sectional Championships in Daytona Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives sponsorship

Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Resource Center recently received a $10,000 platinum lead sponsorship from Sarasota Bay Club, a luxury retirement community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Martin Heindle

Barbara Martin Heindle, 70, of Manasquan, N.J., died May 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Obituary: Mary 'Maxine' Featherston

Mary 'Maxine' Featherston, 81, of Angola, Ind., died May 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 21, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses its goal

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photos The progression of moves from the "Balance and Standing" section. Note the background grid, a great visual aid.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • May 21, 2014
DVD helps build strength, stability and security

Elyse Briggs has released 'Balance: Build Strength - Gain Confidence.'

  • Longboat Key
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Loppe
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
Mustangs make college plans

Five Lakewood Ranch High athletes made their college intentions known during a ceremony May 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dedra Reed is a fifth-grade teacher at Emma E. Booker Elementary. She says she enjoys the opportunity to help her students develop character.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2014
The Good News: Dedra Reed

Booker Elementary students share life goals and celebrate the importance of dreaming big with the school's first anthology.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy football team's 25-man roster is comprised primarily of rising freshman and sophomores. Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
Youth Movement

The Out-of-Door Academy football team's roster will be composed primarily of freshmen and sophomores next season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Photo courtesy of Lisa Worthy The Sarasota Crew men's varsity 8+ boat earned a bid to this year's USRowing Youth National Championships, where it will seek to defend its national title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
National Recognition

Nathan Benderson Park has been named the host site for the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maddy Kahler earned a plaque for winning the speech contest. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 21, 2014
McNeal Elementary student wins Tropicana speech contest

Maddy Kahler spoke about how she and her fellow cheerleaders helped a teammate battle leukemia.

  • East County
  • News
David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
Sidelines

i9 Sports camp registration ongoing; Mustangs set to swing into summer; NBP unveils dragon boat; GSJGA wraps up its winter series

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • 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
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Longboat Key
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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

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates.

  • 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
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