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Peter Hayes, Elizabeth Waters, CEO John Vandyk, Gary Kirschner
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: One88 Celebration

Clients, city dignitaries and realtors celebrated the Vandyk group's One88 luxury condominium building Wednesday, March 19 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. One88, located at 188 Golden Gate Point, is the first project of the Toronto-based company in the United States. The evening marked the unveiling of the building's interior designs. 'I think it's very exciting and unique building for Sarasota,' says Mark Sultana One88 architect.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, helped Nathan Benderson Park land the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Commissioners approve SANCA contract

Sarasota County commissioners approved today a five-year contract with Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates for the operation of Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nesselhauf has served as Lakewood Ranch High School's principal for about six years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2014
Lakewood principal announces retirement

Linda Nesselhauf today announced her pending retirement.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Elling O. Eide Charitable Foundation is building a library to house its namesake’s tens of thousands Chinese books.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2014
County approves Eide museum proposal

Sarasota County commissioners today unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
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More than 550 parks nationwide have been selected by Macy’s in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 19, 2014
Sarasota parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

The national program, which was introduced as part of Macy's 'Secret Garden' campaign, aims to raise not only money but awareness of local parks around the country.

  • Sarasota
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County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 19, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday for more restrictive countywide noise restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2014
Police investigate shooting in north Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday in the 1400 block of 18th Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Nesting watch

East County resident Louise Levinson recently captured this picture of a sandhill crane nest located in a retention pond near the corner of The Masters Avenue and Legacy Boulevard in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Chicken charity

The Chick-fil-A at Cooper Creek Boulevard and State Road 70 participated March 6 in Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A restaurants' 'Buy a Sandwich, Donate a Meal' fundraiser.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Boston crusader

East County resident Ed Kelly seeks the community's support to raise $7,500 for the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation as he prepares for the Boston Marathon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Dancers take top honors

Junior varsity and varsity dancers at Braden River High School and all-star East County dancers took home top honors March 8 during the Marching Auxiliaries Competition in Sanford.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
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  • March 19, 2014
Ryder Cup rings in success

Rosedale residents and friends teed off Feb. 28 for the 17th annual Rosedale Ryder Cup event.

  • East County
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Courtesy photosThe University Park Women's Club Garden Group members are pictured with Tammy Kovar, front, of Biological Tree Services, following a presentation.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
University Park gardeners seek healthy landscape

The University Park Women's Club Garden Group met with Lakewood Ranch resident Tammy Kovar, owner of Biological Tree Services, March 6 to discuss 'Tree to Turf - Roots to Canopy.'

  • East County
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Zuleika Zunz
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Village kids hop aboard bus project

The historic Longbeach Village school bus stop has a new look courtesy of the neighborhood's children, who gathered March 1 for a painting project.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Kiwanis Club is flapjack happy

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will hold its annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Turn a new page at Library sale

Before or after you cast your ballot for two commission races, stop by the Longboat Library, located next to Longboat Key Town Hall at 555 Bay Isles Road, to pick up new reads during its election week book sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Tasked with designing the interior of a space with plenty of room, Alan Shaivitz, who helped lead the alliance's relocation task force, envisions the new office as a place to promote Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
New Alliance home represents growth

When the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance moves into its new office in April, it will become a hub for all things Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pam Eubanks The Florida Department of Transportation plans to improve the I-75/University Parkway interchange to relieve traffic congestion.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2014
Changes hinge on Villages' approval

To expedite I-75 improvements, Sarasota and Manatee counties will commit to extend two roadways. Only, those roads depend on the counties approving an SMR development.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Josh Siegel Marc Simms leads the effort to hire an executive director.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Alliance continues vision for expansion

As it works to hire an executive director, the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance leans on volunteers to move the group ahead.

  • East County
  • News
Janet Mixon has noticed more plants blooming since last year when she and her husband, Dean, started using a new all-natural treatment on their crops — AgriSolv.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 19, 2014
Mixon puts 'green' in 'green thumb'

After losing plants to psyllid insects, Dean and Janet Mixon find a new way to deter the pest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

Bradenton Speedway welcomes new owners; Select GreyHawk amenities closed for renovations

  • East County
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Neal Communities and Medallion Home have begun construction inside The Inlets, along Regatta Way and on Fore and Mast drives. Photo by Hannah Fong
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Homebuilders snatch lots in The Inlets

In a bid to fulfill the high-end real estate market, Neal Communities and Medallion Home have partnered to buy 42 lots in The Inlets.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Giving Back

First-year head coach Craig Page has implemented a new community service program for his team this season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse team posted double-digit wins against St. Stephen's and The Out-of-Door Academy March 12 and March 15, respectively.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Key Club officials told the Planning and Zoning Board Tuesday they intend to build a future project at the Key Club that fits within the neighborhood and complies with codes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
Delays stall Key Club project

Ocean Properties plans to redevelop the Key Club, but first, the town must complete its work on an Outline Development ordinance that came to a stop for seven months last year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale told the commission Monday she “appreciates the opportunity to continue on.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's advice

Commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role, but some question her performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Jeff Daly and Colleen and Pete Collandra hope to open by the first week in April.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Longbeach Cafe coming to the menu for Whitney Beach Plaza

By the first week in April, Pete and Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly hope to open the new restaurant, which will serve breakfast and lunch.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
News Briefs

New north-end group prepares for first meeting; Kiwanis Club awards first grants for 2014

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Key voters to pick two commissioners March 25

Election day is nearly a week away, but as of March 16, at least 17.8%, or 1,104, of the town's 6,188 registered voters had cast their ballots for the town's March 25 general municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
North-end erosion deemed emergency

The town will get 100% of sand dredged from a WCIND project this summer for its shores, with Manatee County receiving 100% of sand the next time the site is dredged.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Our view

Longboat has a stake in park

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mill tax helps Sarasota County charter schools; My vote is yes on Sarasota schools referendum

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo Clare and Greta explore their new territory in the Islandside waters.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Swan pairs enter same-sex territory

David Novak has matched two swan couples as part of a long-term plan to control the island's swan population.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2014
Lido residents hold off on campaigning for renourishment

Lido Key residents want to take an even-keeled approach in supporting a proposed beach project that is drawing heat from Siesta Key groups.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill Larry Eger, public defender for the 12th Judicial Circuit, and Dr. Jim Whitman, director of psychiatric services at the Manatee County Jail, debate medical marijuana.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
GOP club hears about high-stakes amendment

The Republican Club heard from Dr. Jim Whitman and Larry Eger about a burning issue on the November ballot: medical marijuana.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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