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Freshmen Sarah Crawford, Lexie Phelps, Zaire Yancy, Ali Yawn, Myah Moy and Kinsey Goelz all routinely start for Braden River. (Photos by Jen Blanco)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2014
Fresh Faces

Led by six freshmen, the Braden River High softball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 10 tournament, which began April 14.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 16, 2014
Project closes roadway

Construction of the Fort Hamer waterline crossing will disrupt traffic through May 7.

  • East County
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Laurel and Jenny Audet learned about the special-needs prom six years ago, when it was held at a different venue. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2014
Special-needs prom event brings big expectations

Jenny Audet and her sister, Laurel, will attend the Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom, to be held 7 to 10 p.m. April 25, at Woodland, The Community Church, 9607 E. State Road 70, Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • April 16, 2014
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  • April 16, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
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Courtesy of Rob Migliaccio
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2014
Sidelines

Mustangs to hold free clinics; Lakewood to tee off in Champ Scramble; Lakewood alum sails to victory; Golfers prepare for Concession Cup

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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Palmer
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 16, 2014
Your Neighbor: Danny Palmer

For Danny Palmer, life in Sleepy Lagoon is anything but sleepy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2014
Foundation examines support for medical center

The Longboat Key Foundation will consider aiding startup costs if a physician would be willing to practice on the barrier island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Town should trim pine tree requirements

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2014
Kiwanis Foundation increases scholarship awards for 2014

Costs of attending college continue to increase, and the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is working to help local students cope with rising expenses.

  • Longboat Key
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Long
    By
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  • April 16, 2014
Obituary: Walter Long

Walter Long, 90, of Longboat Key, died March 23.

  • Longboat Key
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Letts
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2014
Business Briefs

Lawson named as Australian Tourist Board representative; Key Club hires new director of event management; Dr. Pamela Letts announces retirement date next month; Tervis Tumbler store will open on St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
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Unit S-301 at La Firenza, 4125 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,810 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.2 million. (File photo)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 16, 2014
La Firenza condominium sells for $4.2 million

A condominium in La Firenza tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • April 16, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,837 square feet of living area, sold for $1.85 million. (Photo by Pam Eubanks)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 16, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.85M

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Richard Cochran submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2014
Weather: East County

Richard Cochran submitted this sunset photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lift Station 87 is largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, but some internal changes are necessary to make the facility functional.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2014
Obstacles continue to emerge at lift station site

The new engineering team in charge of work at Lift Station 87 has discovered more challenges in the process of completing the protracted project.

  • Sarasota
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Tracy and Landen Cornelius
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Early Care Center's Easter Luncheon

First Church, Downtown Saraosta's Early Care Center held its annual Easter lunch Tuesday, April 15. Parents and grandparents spent an hour with their loved ones and enjoyed a lunch prepared by volunteers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roberts most recently was the City of Baltimore’s chief accountant.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 15, 2014
School district hires finance director

Rebecca Roberts replaces Tommy Crosby as the finance director for the Manatee County School District.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County School Board at a meeting in October, 2013.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 15, 2014
School Board set to discuss Todd's vacancy

Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Founders Club to offer summer membership program

The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Professional Bowlers Sarasota Open this week

The Professional Bowlers Association 50 Regional Tour will return to Sarasota Lanes April 16 through April 18 after a 30-year absence.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Authorities report that David Alessandrini, 47, was found dead at his home on the 2100 block of Oak Terrace Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2014
UPDATE: Deputies make arrest in homicide investigation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began investigating the death of a 45-year-old man after 4 p.m. Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The long-awaited federal beach permit for a sand and groins project arrived Monday afternoon.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 15, 2014
Town receives federal beach permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock says the possibility that both sand and groins are coming to the north end of the Key this summer is still slim.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth Engman passes the bitter herbs to Maye Lavinson.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Passover Seder

Rabbi Jonathon Katz conducted the Passover seder for his congregation and many guests on Monday, April 14, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth Engman passes the bitter herbs to Maye Lavinson.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Passover Seder

Rabbi Jonathon Katz conducted the Passover seder for his congregation and many guests on Monday, April 14, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rae Lichtenstein, Elaine and Don Turek, and Roz Lurie
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Interfaith Seder

Residents of Beachplace were invited to participate in an interfaith Passover seder on Monday, April 14, at the community's clubhouse. While Jewish residents have always celebrated seder in the past, they hope to now include people of all faiths.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The new Longboat Key Publix opened in December 2012, eight months after the old store closed. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2014
Longboat Key Publix pharmacy opens

The pharmacy opened approximately 16 months after the store's completion, due to an agreement with CVS.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley announced her retirement April 8.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 14, 2014
Janet Kerley will retire from Haile Middle School

After 12 years at Haile Middle School, Principal Janet Kerley will retire at the end of the school year.

  • East County
  • Schools
“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 14, 2014
Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police K9 Andro poses with Officer Nick Dominis.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

  • Arts + Culture
Arlene McKitrick made a goal to win 100 tournaments in 1990, then upped her goal after achieving it in 2000. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2014
McKitrick hits 193rd golf victory

Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick is now working toward her goal of winning 200 championships.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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