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Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has aspirations of playing college volleyball and being in the CIA. Inset: McMahon serves the ball,top, and celebrates a point during the Cougars 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Familiar bond

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has developed into one of the leaders on the volleyball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richie James
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1760 Spring Creek Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,645 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,193,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2013
Home in Stillwater on the Bay sells for $2.15 million

SunTrust Bank sold the home at 1640 Bay Harbor Lane to Balazs Szabo, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob and Alice Brittingham
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Show of Shows

Show of Shows

  • Black Tie
Brooke Meyers with Deanna DelFabro, from Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, with Brooke’s winning design
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
The cat's meow

Four-year-old Brooke Meyers from All God's Children Preschool won the 2nd annual Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk T-shirt contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School’s Key Club cleaned up their adopted road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Kids adopt roads for cleanup

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids and Builders Club and Braden River High's Key Club participated in the Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The property at 20 N. Washington, which could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel, is currently used as a parking lot for downtown county services.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2013
Main Street hotel moves closer to approval

The Sarasota County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main St.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Helen Wiegman and Linda Jesel of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tour of Homes Kick-off Party

The Tour of Homes Realtor/Builder Kick-off Party Oct. 22 at The Lake Club signaled the beginning of the 2013 Lakewood Ranch Tour of Homes. Realtors, wearing Halloween costumes, and builders mingled and enjoyed food and drinks.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
District Volleyball Roundup

Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, ODA, Sarasota and Sarasota Christian all advanced to Thursday's district championship games.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman Madison McNally goes up for a kill during the Cougars district semifinal match versus Bradenton Christian.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 3A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High volleyball team defeated No. 4 seed Bradenton Christian 3-0 in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinals Oct. 22. The Cougars will now advance to Thursday's district championship versus ODA.

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Nancy and Thomas Kramlick and Edie and Karl Bender have lived on their cul-de-sac for 20 years. They and two other couples — the Barkers and the Johnsons — are nicknamed the Over the Hill Gang.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Rosedale: 20 Years Strong

Rosedale Golf & Country Club community opened 20 years ago; its original homeowners commend its steady character as it continues to grow.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
USF assumes Viking space

The school will use the space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street to teach students and the general public.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Landowners want Waterline Road project overturned

The landowners have appealed to Manatee County for a mediation session and filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn commissioners' decision to deny a residential project in a rural community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch CDDs wrap-up

Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts met Oct. 17, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, for their regular meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized twice within six months. Burglars have stolen a total of more than $130,000 in camera equipment.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
East County photography store burglarized again

Although it has been burglarized twice in six months, Johnson PhotoImaging remains open.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Heritage Harbour CDD wants staff to be more proactive

Heritage Harbour South CDD supervisors have asked their staff to regularly inspect the CDD's stormwater-management systems.

  • East County
  • News
Matt Selman, Mark Leatt and Aaron Corr, part of a 10-person Tough Mudder team with the slogan “Kids with OI are tougher than us,” climb trees at TreeUmph! to prepare.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood group joins Tough Mudder

Matt Selman and nine of his friends will compete in the Tough Mudder to raise money awareness for osteogenesis imperfect (OI) and money for Shriners Hospitals.

  • East County
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Dr. Mary Murray
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Mall at UTC adds second restaurant; Manatee director of high schools resigns; KB Home files another lawsuit in Willowbrook case; Lakewood Ranch promotes community with annual tour

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of cops corner.

  • East County
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PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Urban Land Institute panelists stretch their legs for a view of Sarasota Bay in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
ULI shares first impressions

The Urban Land Institute saw both decadence and decay during a bus tour of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Town and police agree to new contract

The offer also comes with a 3% pay increase and 2% cost of living allowance increases (or the same raises other employees receive) in years two and three of the new contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote mascot Gilly the Shark, Dr. Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor of USFSM, Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote, and USFSM mascot Rocky D. Bull.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Business Observer

Conde Nast Traveler recognizes Key Club; Partnership aims to advance STEM careers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists walk on top of the North Shore Road beach access seawall, which is severely exposed due to the rapid erosion of sand on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Ruling gave ULI key to Longboat assessment

Judge Charles Roberts' ruling overturning the Key Club project approval caused the commission to review town regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Telecommunications amendment extension sought; Commissioner Terry Gans qualifies for commission seat; Town's code-enforcement officer terminated last week

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Colony Association parts ways with JHM Financial Group

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is mailing out ballots this week to approve a settlement agreement and is hopeful a 75% majority vote of the owners will be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Commission reviews Colony progress

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort extension expires at the end of the year. The parties will seek a third extension for grandfathered units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ortygia is located in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton and features authentic Sicilian cuisine like this savory dish, tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, which is a sweet and sour tuna.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ortygia

This week we went in the kitchen with Gaetano Cannata, owner and chef of Ortygia, while he prepares tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, a Sicilian sweet and sour tuna. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Firefighters cut off the deck of the Chart House building to ensure the blaze was completely extinguished.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Chart House deck fire sparks investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the blaze that caused approximately $25,000 worth of damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 511 Harbor Point Road sold in early September for $1.09 million.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 23, 2013
LBK waterfront listing mimics market prices

A five-bedroom home in Bay Isles, which has direct bay access and was left abandoned, sold Sept. 9 for $1.09 million, a $610,00 drop from the previous sale price.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Our View

Good plan, if you stick to it

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Marty Samowitz
  • October 23, 2013
My View: Thoughts on a beautiful October day

Marty Samowitz is the oldest living survivor of the battle of Iwo Jima and the founder of Marty's Shoes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Letter to the Editor

Cyclists should make themselves plainly visible; Restaurants are crucial to St. Armands Circle

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Taste of Judaism welcomes the curious to three-part course

The course at Temple Beth Israel welcomes Jews and non-Jews to learn more about the Jewish faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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