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Duncan
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2014
Duncan enjoys lobbying for ManaSota League initiatives

As ManaSota League of Cities president, Commissioner Jack Duncan has traveled to Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yusuke Horiguchi performs on a requinto guitar, which is tuned higher than a regular guitar to allow the lead guitarist to play a beautiful introduction to a song. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
VIDEO: Ballads speak universal language to Longboat man

Yusuke Horiguchi doesn't speak Spanish, but the meaning of bolero music needs no translation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

The City Commission discussed extending its moratorium on events at St. Armands, but the city attorney said that could cause legal action because it targets a specific event.

  • Longboat Key
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Morris
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Resident soars in first skydive

Mary Lou Morris is walking on sunshine after jumping out of an airplane at 13,500 feet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Al Hixon. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 19, 2014
Your Neighbor: Al Hixon

Music has played a vital part in Al Hixon's life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Obituary: Richard 'Dick' Sax

Richard 'Dick' Sax, of Rochester, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Obituary: Dr. Sreedhar Nair

Dr. Sreedhar Nair, 85, of Norwalk, Conn., and Longboat Key, died March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Obituary: Janice Brown

Janice Brown, 74, of Columbus, Ohio, and Bradenton, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2014
Business Briefs

MIC Insurance relocates to Longboat Key; BeachHouse Restaurant completes renovation; MS&Co. announces top 2013 agents and teams

  • Longboat Key
  • News
File photo Unit 402 at The Water Club, 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, five baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2014
Water Club condo sells for $2.3 million

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Kim Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
Independent-living facility planned for Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch hopes to attract more age-related facilities to the area.

  • East County
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Josh Siegel Anne Schimberg (pictured), Ellen Honig, Brenda and Herb Schimmel and Marilyn and Marvin Abrams are among a group of friends looking to start Kehillah of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 19, 2014
New Lakewood Ranch Jewish group aims to unite

A group of conservative Jewish friends hopes to turn its informal Shabbat gatherings into a community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Sidelines

River Dawgs go undefeated in tourney; ODA swings past Admiral Farragut; Pencosky pitches complete game; Mustangs notch district win; ODA baseball sweeps Mooney

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

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Community Golf

Check out the latest scores from Lakewood Ranch golf courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo Team Tito's holds the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch trophy after defeating Wildcat in the 12-goal finals March 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2014
Tito comes from behind to win

Tito's defeated Wildcat 10-6 in the finals of the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch 12-goal, sponsored by BMO Private Bank, March 16 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pam Eubanks This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,078 square feet of living area, sold for $1.01 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2014
Country Club East home sells for $1.01M

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

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brooke and Elyse Burgher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2014
10th annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

10th annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

  • Black Tie
John Bean and Philip Tavil
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2014
2014 Author Luncheon with Carl Hiassen

2014 Author Luncheon with Carl Hiassen

  • Black Tie
Sandra Frank has spent the majority of her career in the nonprofit sector. She became CEO of All Faiths Food Bank two years ago.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2014
The Good News: All Faiths Food Bank

All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank's desire to help children fuels her work at the nonprofit organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission selected Maggie D. Mooney-Portale, of Sarasota-based Hankin, Persson, McClenathen, Cohen & Darnell, as the town’s new attorney May 6.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 18, 2014
Commission questions town attorney's legal advice

Longboat Key town commissioners are willing to give Maggie Mooney-Portale more time in her role but have questions about her performance, including her handling of a recent Colony hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Daly with Coleen and Pete Collandra will open the Longbeach Cafe in early April. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2014
New restaurant on the menu for Whitney Beach

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“We are honored to be recognized for our efforts at helping residents make healthy choices,” says Thomas A. Harmer Sarasota County administrator.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 18, 2014
Sarasota County named a "Healthy Weight Community Champion"

Sarasota County is among 37 communities recognized by the Florida Department of Health's Healthiest Weight Florida program that recognizes local government efforts to raise awareness of a healthy and active lifestyle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 18, 2014
Homeless shelter showdown

The Sarasota County Commission is accusing some city of Sarasota commissioners of deliberately stalling site selection for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 18, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

Sarasota city commissioners discussed extending a ban on events at St. Armands Circle Park through April, but City Attorney Robert Fournier strongly discouraged the move.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Wendy Katz
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 18, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom Schools appoints new interim director

Dr. Wendy Katz is taking the place of Kavita Vasil, who has held the position for the past 20 years and is moving to Birmingham, Ala., for a new position closer to her family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Indiana University wide receiver Isaac Griffith is in critical condition after a swimming accident on Siesta Key public beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2014
Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta

Sarasota County emergency personnel transported Indiana University wide receiver Isaac Griffith to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Monday, after the current pulled him beyond the swim buoy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
In other news, Bob Burstein (far right), CDD 6 chairman, said he is resigning as chairman, but will remain on the board.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 18, 2014
CDDs talk agreement on gate costs

At a workshop today, Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 2, 5 and 6 are conducting a straw poll on an interlocal agreement to share the cost of maintaining and operating the gate at Balmoral Woods Boulevard and the gate at Legacy Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Drunken Poet Cafe is located on Main Street in Sarasota and serves daily signature sushi specials and fresh, authentic Thai cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Drunken Poet Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Drunken Poet Cafe with owner and chef Oy Punyahotra as she prepares homemade green curry. Watch a video of the preparation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Regardless of how far Sam Woolf makes it on "American Idol" now, he will tour the country this summer.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 18, 2014
Q&A: Sam Woolf

Braden River High senior Sam Woolf talks "American Idol."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Blackketter, a project manager for Benderson Development, serves as president of Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2014
Commission to consider SANCA contract

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

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parade participants were decked out in celebratory green.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulfshore and Twin Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

Twin Shores and Gulfshore mobile-home parks held a joint parade to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 18. For over 25 years, the parade has been a much-loved tradition for the communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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