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Observer Staff
April 2, 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].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
April 2, 2014

Three-bedroom Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 17 and March 21.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
April 2, 2014

Business Briefs

SYC receives International Wine Society Award of Merit; Chiles Restaurant partners with Southeastern Guide Dogs; Ben & Jerry's to hold Free Cone Day

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
April 2, 2014

Enthusiasts 'cache in' at annual event

Carol and Rick Ohlendorf spent a year hiding geocaches for their three-day event.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
April 2, 2014

Neal proposes new 120-home Lakewood Ranch community

Neal hopes the project can become part of Lakewood Ranch upon development.

East County
News

Josh Siegel
April 2, 2014

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall delays repairs to Legacy gate

To minimize traffic impacts, construction crews will begin repairs to the Legacy Boulevard gatehouse after Easter.

East County
News

Observer Staff
April 2, 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
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2014

Wildcat team gallops to victory

Joseph Stuart scored a neck shot in overtime to lead Wildcat to an 8-7 victory against Tito's in the U.S. Polo Association's Robert A. Uihlein Memorial Tournament, presented by Fidelity Investments, March 30, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2014

Sidelines

ODA girls close out season with a win; Solid sixth inning propels ODA; Miss Manatee to hold competition; LWRBA golf tourney upcoming

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
April 2, 2014

The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon

When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 2, 2014

Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

East County
Sports

Adam Hughes
April 2, 2014

Country Club Village home sells for $1.55M

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 17 and March 21.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Real Estate Reports

Lee Wetherington Homes opens The Verona; John Neal Homes breaks ground on Siesta Key model

East County
News

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Weather: East County

Roxanne Baxter Mendrinos submitted this photo of a sandhill crane and her baby sandhill crane, taken at a lake near the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 2, 2014

Longbeach Café opens April 2

Longbeach CafÃ© opens April 2 in the old Isabelleâ€™s Eatery location at 6836 Gulf of Mexico Drive in Whitney Beach Plaza.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
April 1, 2014

WBTT's Annual April Fools Party

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
April 1, 2014

Asolo Rep Guild 40th Anniversary Celebration

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
April 1, 2014

Meet the Musicians of La Musica

Black Tie

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Compeer Inc. Friendraising party

Compeer Inc. celebrated its volunteers and supporters at its 'Friendraising' party Tuesday, April 1, at State of the Arts Gallery. Compeer Inc. founder, Bunny Skirboll, and Compeer Inc. CEO, Jack Minge, thanked members of the community for their support. 'It means so much for a small organization to have the support of a community like Sarasota,' said Skirboll.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
April 1, 2014

La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million

Roger Pettingell represented the seller, and Steve Harris represented the buyer in the second highest condo sale of 2014.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
April 1, 2014

Gas station undergoes rebranding effort

Longboat Key's only gas station changed from a BP station to a Mobil station last night.

Longboat Key
News

Nolan Peterson
April 1, 2014

Siesta Key trolley service slated to start in July

The Siesta Key trolley and plans to amend the outdoor display ban both took steps forward at a Siesta Key Village Association meeting Tuesday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: All Faiths kick-off breakfast

All Faiths Food Bank, in partnership with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, held a kick-off breakfast for its 40-day campaign, 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger,' Tuesday, April 1. The campaign, which runs through May 10, encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger. 'This is an opportunity for you to give from your head and your heart," said Teri Hansen, CEO and president of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 1, 2014

All Faiths Food Bank launches 40-day challenge

'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' encourages local residents to empty their shelves and make cash donations to combat seasonal hunger.

Siesta Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
April 1, 2014

Heritage Harbour South CDD to determine gate house responsibilities

The Heritage Harbour South CDD will meet at 6 p.m. April 1, at the Stoneybrook Golf Club, 8000 Stone Harbour Loop, Bradenton.

East County
News

By Robin Hartill
April 1, 2014

Longbeach Cafe will open tomorrow

The new Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant will serve breakfast and lunch.

Longboat Key
News

Black Tie Staff
March 31, 2014

Season Celebration on Stage

Black Tie

Kurt Schultheis
March 31, 2014

Brown takes mayor's chair for fourth straight year

Commissioner Jack Duncan received more votes than Commissioner Pat Zunz for the vice mayor chair.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 31, 2014

Colony Association, MW Group close to agreement

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder's company is expected to be named the property's developer.

Longboat Key
News

Nolan Peterson
March 31, 2014

Harmer reorganizes county government

The move is intended to increase efficiency without compromising the county's level of service.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

David Conway
March 31, 2014

Consultants to look at artists' housing

Beginning next Tuesday, Artspace Projects will conduct a study evaluating the potential for new artists' live/work housing developments within the city.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 31, 2014

Sarasota Museum of Art receives $1 million challenge

The $1 million donation was offered on the condition that SMOA could secure the balance of $1.45 million by the end of its campaign, the $1 Million Challenge, Saturday May 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Exchange 'Mad Hatter' Luncheon

Volunteers of the Women's Exchange went mad at the 'Mad Hatter' Volunteer Luncheon Monday, March 31. The annual event,which celebrates the nonprofits volunteers was held at Michael's On East. The luncheon's theme was the Mad Hatter's tea party from Charles Lutwidge Dodgson's 1865 novel 'Alice in Wonderland.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 31, 2014

Windward Bay maintenance supervisor arrested for jewelry theft

Police believe longtime condo employee Michael Artman is responsible for a periodic string of burglaries, including the theft of an $85,000 ring.

Longboat Key
News

Kelsey Grau
March 30, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Cabaret

On March 30, vocal artists Cami Wyatt and Michelle Gratham entertained the crowd with an evening of showtunes at the All Angels by the Sea Cabaret.

Longboat Key
News

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