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  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

World Rowing Championship logo revealed; Road closure extended; Manatee County School District to offer an app

  • East County
  • News
Two radar-speed signs have monitored various roadways in Heritage Harbour to encourage drivers to slow down. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 14, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD plans to tighten speed enforcement

After two months of closely monitoring data generated by two radar-speed signs in their community, supervisors of the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District Board can no longer dismiss resident complaints of speeding.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Brown also brings a passion to serve Jewish people. She is Jewish herself. Photos by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 14, 2014
New Kobernick CEO brings passion for seniors

Heidi Brown, the new CEO of Kobernick-Anchin-Benderson, lives to serve seniors, and, with competition looming, her goal is to serve more of them.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 14, 2014
Manatee County delays initiating health care study

County commissioners will gather community input before investing $196,000 for a health care study.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
GAINESVILLE. David Hutchings got too close to this gator while visiting his daughter at the University of Florida, Gainesville. Hutchings' daughter is currently enrolled in the UF master's program to become a special education teacher.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 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
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Before moving to Florida, Renee and Bruce McEwen were involved in a motorcycle ministry. "We had a heart for people who wouldn't go to church normally," Bruce McEwen says. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 14, 2014
Church brews up new business, ministry concept

Palmetto Church of the Nazarene sold its property to open Sacred Grounds Coffee House in Braden River Plaza.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2014
The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2014
Home Again

Salon owner Rob Smith returned to the ice about two years ago after a 12-year hiatus following a neck injury.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch center T.J. Murphy snaps the ball to quarterback Quinn McNulty during a playoff game last fall. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2014
YMCA opens new fields for youth football league

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA will host all of the YMCA youth football league games on its two new fields this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
The view from The Sanderling Club
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 14, 2014
Gulf-front living: The Sanderling Club

Located just south of Point of Rocks, on Siesta Key, The Sanderling Club is one of Sarasota's most unique collections of homes.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2014
Sidelines

Pirates to offer summer camp; Registration for i9 basketball underway; LAX tournament coming to Premier; Tryouts for BRSC teams upcoming

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Legislature amends bill to fix a density glitch

The annual Florida Legislative session has been a good one for the town of Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of cops corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Our View

Call in the creative pros

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Judy Achre honored as Valiant Woman. Church Women United of Manatee County honored Judy Achre, right, as Valiant Woman of the Year May 2, at Westminster Manor. Submitted by Sue Reese
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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Herman Kruegle prepares to saw wood at FISH Boatworks. Photos by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 14, 2014
Community Anchor

FISH Boatworks volunteers restore donated vessels to their past glory.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2014
Lighthouse Point home sells for $2.96 million

A home in Lighthouse Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This Lake Club home, which has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,510 square feet of living area, sold for $1,425,000. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2014
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,425,000

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: East County

Brendan Rempert submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The liquor store is located where the old Longboat Key Liquors operated next to Tiny’s of Longboat.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 13, 2014
LBK Liquors could open next week

The liquor store is located where the old Longboat Key Liquors operated next to Tiny's of Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Private security guards already monitor areas of downtown, including Pineapple Square businesses.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 13, 2014
Downtown security efforts ramp up

As merchants and property owners attempt to fight homelessness issues, the Downtown Improvement District is moving toward increasing the security presence downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village property owners want an alley behind their home closed in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 13, 2014
Village owners want alley closed

Property owners want a portion of an alley closed behind their home in Longbeach Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sand should be flowing from the pipes onto the beach by Wednesday.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 13, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand

Beachgoers relax as workers drag the pipeline along the water for the upcoming sand replenishment project on Tuesday, May 13, at the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Central-Cocoanut neighborkid Tatiana Johnson, 11, reads at Mary Dean Park as her sister Honestey, 2, and her cousin Camille Homer, 13, listen.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 13, 2014
Residents pay school library fines for neighborhood children

Neighbors contributed more than $245 to help the children, who attend Gocio Elementary, check out books hassle-free.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LECOM School of Pharmacy Associate Dean Dr. Julie Wilkinson, watches as third-year student Bryan Davidson announces LECOM's national awards for the Script Your Future campaign.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 13, 2014
Pharmacy students win national awards

LECOM's School of Pharmacy won two awards in a national competition for its volunteer and promotions efforts.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Florida Department of Transportation maintains Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 13, 2014
FDOT shifts Siesta lanes for bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing maintenance to the Stickney Point Bridge this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A.J. Grande paddles at the SUP Series Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach last year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 12, 2014
Sarasota County gauges support for SUP

Stand-up paddle board rental businesses could soon find a niche on Siesta Key public beach and other local beaches. Sarasota County staff have asked for public input on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Key Triathlon & Duathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 12, 2014
Organizers seek volunteers for Longboat Key Triathlon

The race takes place at 7:30 a.m. May 18, at the Islandside section of the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Police Department arrested six individuals in the parking lot of City Hall Friday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2014
Police make drug arrests in City Hall parking lot

On Friday, the Sarasota Police Department Narcotics and Street Crime units conducted an undercover bust on buyers and sellers of designer drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand will be flowing from a pipe onto the the sand-starved north end of the island by Wednesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 12, 2014
VIDEO: Sand arrives Wednesday

Work to mobilize a dredge and pipe that will bring sand to the north end of the Key is ongoing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tiffany and Sophia Storis
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. After brunch, which included hot dishes and desserts, attendees enjoyed the gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlotte and Mike Griffin have three daughters at Braden River.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE PTO Annual Fundraiser

Braden River Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization held its annual fundraiser, Night on the Bayou, May 10 at Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar.

  • East County
  • News
Ed Stanton, Donna Farina, Rick Gress and Barry McClure
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Mother's Day Dash

Sarasota Yacht Club held a Mother's Day Dash featuring an exciting regatta followed by a poolside party and buffet on Saturday, May 10. Although this is the first year for the race, the club hopes to make it an annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carlos Arevalo, Destiny Sowell, Daniel Hoy and Samantha Wallice Villacorta
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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