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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Community opens course

Esplanade's golf course is the first to open since 2007.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Groups work together on community

Partnership exceeds expectations on the fast track to development of Country Club East.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 19, 2014
Annual showcase returns

Homebuilders show off projects during Parade of Homes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 19, 2014
Cup o' Joe

Joe Genovese, fresh off a decade at Starbucks, will now lead franchise development at First Watch. His priority: Balance bold growth goals with patience.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 19, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Raising the Intensity

Lakewood Ranch High set a school record with five wrestlers qualifying for the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo Tito's Handmade Vodka broke a tie in overtime to defeat Regent during the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Cup Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Tito's Handmade Vodka notches win

Tito's Handmade Vodka held on to beat Regent 8-7 in overtime of the USPA Wayne Brown Finals hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Feb. 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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Reanna Gregory
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Sidelines

ODA swings past Braden River; Ellenton skaters win silver medal; Concession to hold celebrity golf classic

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2014
Foundations of Faith

It may have a new building, but RiverLife Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Octavio Ortiz, general manager of The Mall at University Center, with Lakewood Ranch Women’s Club President Trish Newman
  • By Jean Muccini
  • February 19, 2014
Ranch Women's Club meeting benefits HOPE

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club held its monthly meeting Feb. 13 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano This Edgewater Village home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,498 square feet of living area, sold for $530,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 19, 2014
Edgewater Village home sells for $530,000

A home in Edgewater Village tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Larry Davenport submitted this sunset photo, taken at Jiggs Landing.

  • Siesta Key
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SEAS THE MOMENT. Residents of Spanish Main Yacht Club enjoyed reading the Longboat Observer during a January cruise to Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico, on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.
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  • February 19, 2014
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Sharon Burde. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sharon Burde

Burde's new book, 'One Family One Season,' tells the story of the eagle's nest and the birds that return each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Molly Schechter Helene Tucker
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 19, 2014
Fitness profiles: the community within the community

Helene Tucker and Lynne Ginsburg are two of many participants who exercise their fitness options at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo Unit B-104 at the Sanctuary, 565 Sanctuary Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,637,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 19, 2014
Condominium at the Sanctuary sells for $1,637,000

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Choreographing with Love

Choreographing with Love

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
New Barbara Ackerman Group closes $55 million in 2013

The veteran Coldwell Banker agent teamed up with her husband, Gary Ackerman, and Coldwell agent Louis Wery to form last year's top-ranked sales team.

  • Longboat Key
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Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.

  • Longboat Key
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Donna and Lew Patterson with Jackie Russell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Positano Fine Wine Club

On Tuesday, the Positano Fine Wine Club sampled a variety of wine and homemade hors d'oeuvres at its monthly gathering. Residents each bring a bottle and an appetizer to share with fellow wine lovers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2014
Sarasota Christian to play for state title

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the FHSAA Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) volunteer Cynthia McMullin and Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger expressed concern Tuesday that "we can’t even get participation by the people who are on" the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 18, 2014
Commission considers ZBA change

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
Rowers to converge for Sarasota Invitational Regatta

About 700 rowers will converge this weekend to compete at the annual Sarasota Invitational Regatta, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
Momentum is gathering behind a proposal to look into potentially moving the SCAT transfer station from its location at First Street and Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2014
DID discusses SCAT station relocation

At a meeting Tuesday, members of Sarasota's Downtown Improvement District talked about the advantages of moving the downtown SCAT transfer station.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Table tennis is one of the events of the Gulf Coast Senior Games starting today at venues throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 18, 2014
Gulf Coast Senior Games start today

The one-week sporting contest features 16 different events.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota design professionals including architects, engineers, interior designers and students will construct original sculptures made of cans showcased throughout the mall.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 18, 2014
Canstruction exhibit hopes to help others

Canstruction is a national program aimed to help feed the hungry through art. Sarasota artists will create sculptures made of cans to help those in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fit2Run provided this rendering depicting its plans for a store at 1400 Main St., a building that has been home to three different restaurants since 2011.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2014
Fit2Run coming to Main Street

The running store plans to move in at 1400 Main St., the former home of Floribbean and Patrick's, later this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority and Community Development District six will meet Feb.20 to review and discuss the results of the recently released 2013 audit report.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
LWR IDA and CDDs to review 2013 audit reports

The Lakewood Ranch IDA and CDDs will review agenda items, such as the 2013 audit report, at their meeting Feb. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Carol and Steve Lawson, St. Armands Travel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association February Meeting

On Tuesday, Carol and Steve Lawson hosted the St. Armands Circle Association February General Membership Meeting at their business, St. Armands Travel. The meeting is a monthly opportunity for local business owners and professionals to meet, network and discuss Circle happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A report released by the Florida Highway Patrol cites the Feb. 17 collision on State Road 70, to be caused by a driver who suffered from an unknown medical condition and lost control of his vehicle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2014
UPDATE: Driver lost control of vehicle, causing crash on State Road 70

A couple driving East bound Feb. 17 on State Road 70, lost control of their vehicle and caused a collision.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 17, 2014
Commission to hear proposed noise ordinance changes

Following up on a discussion last summer regarding downtown's noise ordinance, the city attorney is proposing revisions that would establish new standards for violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2014
One killed in State Road 70 crash

The Florida Highway Patrol still is investigating the accident.

  • East County
  • News
A proposed injunction will request the Association to undertake its maintenance and repair responsibilities for existing Colony buildings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2014
Another Colony lawsuit is in the works

A Colony unit owner is urging others to sign on to sue the Association for its failure to maintain existing buildings.

  • Longboat Key
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