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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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Back row: Coach Jeff Kral, Gabe Streitmatter, Reid Ferguson and Gunnar Kral; front row: Coach Karen Ferguson, Jilissa Zoltko, Becca Brigham, Nicole Litwiller and Bailey Williams
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 8, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
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Nina Edelsbacher channels her love of helping people into her art. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 8, 2014
Student Spotlight: Nina Edelsbacher

Nina Edelsbacher channels her love of helping people into her art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1640 Bayview Drive has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,891 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,525,000. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2014
Home in Coral Cove sells for $3.48 million

A home in Coral Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: James Raymond Boyer

James Raymond Boyer, 75, of Sarasota, died April 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sue Reese

For the past 10 years, Sue Reese has hosted a program called 'Travel Talk' on a nonprofit TV station, Berks Community Television, near her hometown of Reading, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles. Newly planted spartina grass helped mangroves to grow that are today alive with fiddler crabs, minnows, crustaceans and sea birds that feed on the rich fauna.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2014
Cleanup offers view of grassroots effort

Sister Keys could hold up to eight homes today were it not for the effort of a group of conservation-minded residents in the early 1990s.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Deborah Beacham sells Casey Key home; White Oaks Investment Management opens new office; VUE Sarasota Bay announces sales team

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Unit 36B at Grand Mariner condominium, 595 Dream Island Road, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,928 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 7, 2014
Grand Mariner condominium sells for $1.4 million

A condominium in Grand Mariner on Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Gumbo chefs wanted for contest

The Linger Lodge Restaurant is looking for chefs eager to step up to the pot to challenge its famous gumbo recipe, during the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off.

  • East County
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Tess Koncick and Don Malawsky of University Park
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Temple celebrates holiday's end

Temple Emanu-El hosted an end-of-Passover dinner April 21.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Palm-Aire artists see art in machines

The Art Association of Palm-Aire recently toured the Da Vinci Machines Exhibit at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium.

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Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

  • East County
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Two salespeople still manned M/I Homes' information center inside Rosedale Links last week week. Photo by Josh Siegel
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
National builder considers leaving Rosedale Links

Builder M/I Homes will try to sell its remaining 56 lots in the expansion of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2014
Hidden Gate closes after 15 years

Shop owners say they can't compete in the changing retail market.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
News Briefs

Senate approves faster speed limit on I-75; LECOM and SCF join forces for master's program; School board member cleared of ethics violation

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A request form and a proposal were submitted April 24, to bring a Wawa convenience store and gas station to University Parkway and Honor Avenue.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Landowner submits plans for Wawa gas station/store

Drivers traveling on University Parkway near Honore Avenue may have a new gas station to frequent - one that has earned a reputation for its food and beverage options.

  • East County
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Boice
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Principals relocate to East County schools

Three longtime Manatee County educators prepare for the transition to East County schools.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
FDOT continues push for interstate funding

Officials expect leftover money from other projects to fund interchange improvements for I-75 and University Parkway.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2014
Students race toward nationals

Merritt Kendzior, Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Victoria Sinclair and Domenic Aluise will compete in the F1 in Schools National Final, at Michigan International Speedway.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2014
Dominant Defender

Cardinal Mooney junior Alex Stoffel helped lead the boys lacrosse team to its first district title in three years this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Keebler says goodbye to students, such as Kadence Baker, on her last day at Braden River Elementary, April 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Longtime BRE secretary retires

Kathy Keebler plans to travel with her husband during her retirement.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch WGA celebrates; Rosedale raises money for GSJGA; Local student wins Spirit Award

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Eleven-year-old Kaylee Cooper battles a Pinecrest Premier midfielder for possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 7, 2014
Braden River Rage teams dominate Sarasota Cup

The Braden River Rage U9 and U15 boys and U11 and U16 girls were four of 145 teams that hit the field for the 2014 Sarasota Cup April 26 and April 27, at various venues.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos Former "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf juggles his newfound stardom and time with his friends and family as he prepares for the show’s summer tour.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Balancing Act

After being voted off 'American Idol,' Sam Woolf juggles his newfound celebrity status and his former life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 7, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.04M

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"My whole life has been involved in art — teaching art, making art, being an artist," Eleanor Merritt says. "It's my life, and that's just the way it's been."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Girl Power

In her work as an experimental contemporary artist, Eleanor Merritt focuses on the matriarch.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Roofing by Curry earns three GAF master elite awards; Neal Communities hits April sales record; Concession sales gaining momentum; Realtors engage in house-hunting show

  • East County
  • News
Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: East County

Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

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