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The state audit began in March and concluded with the release of the report November 25.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state Auditor General's Office.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
State report threatens school district recovery

The Manatee County School District could see as much as a $7.2 million reduction in its general fund balance as a consequence of a report from the state's Auditor General's Office the district released Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five-year event participant Kim Guerra balances freshly-wrapped boxes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Shoe Box Wrapping Event

With piles of scissors, wrapping paper and tape, volunteers busily stuffed and wrapped mounds of shoe boxes Dec. 3, at the Community Shoe Box Wrapping Event at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Big Pass, also known as Big Sarasota Pass, has never been dredged.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 4, 2013
Big Pass dredge plans on SKA agenda

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the city of Sarasota will present plans to renourish Lido Beach to Siesta Key Association members Thursday, Dec. 5.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Paint the town red and green

This year, we won't just be on the lookout for the most festive holiday lights on the Key. We'll be on the prowl for anything that embodies the happiness of the holidays with our new 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Pettingell tradition is as sweet as pie

For the sixth consecutive year, Pettingell delivered pies from Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota to his customers at Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Welly
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Former Key Club manager takes on new role

Former Longboat Key Club & Resort General Manager Michael Welly has a new gig.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sarah Olivero, SOS avian hospital administrator, with the injured bald eagle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
SOS keeps eye on eagle

Save Our Seabirds (SOS) rescued a bald eagle in November from The Concession in University Park, after it was apparently injured by barbed wire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Maj. Phillip Matthews, Martin Bobzien, Edith Barr Dunn and Andy Lappin tallied the money raised in 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Salvation Army kettle: Be there with bells on

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is seeking Salvation Army bell-ringers for its kettle outside of Publix. Contact Sean McGrath at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Marketing guru Kotler thinks Hall of Fame

Part-time Longboat Key resident Philip Kotler, considered one of the leaders of modern marketing, can add another title to his mantel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May didn’t rule Tuesday on the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort case in Tampa, opting instead to continue the hearing today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2013
Colony: Judge suggests sale

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May delayed his ruling on the case, but said a sale might be the best resolution. 'None of us will ever see a case like this again,' he said.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Kurt Schultheis and Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
Commission changes ULI committee makeup

The committee will have five citizens, two commissioners and two PZB members - a balance that concerns some.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Army Air Corps pilot 1st Lt. James Edmundson in 1941 at Hickam Field before the attack
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Our View

Dec. 7, 1941: Never forget

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo. Longboat Library President Trice Greene, center, accepted a check Monday, Dec. 2, from former PIC Co-President Ann Roth and former PIC Treasurer Jack McMahon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
PIC ends 27-year run

Board members of the former Public Interest Committee opted not to reorganize the group after a new state law required it to dissolve.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
News Briefs

Quiet hurricane season comes to an end; Water meter replacement program continues; Town, police department collect items for Toys for Tots

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
Voters will decide ZBA's future

A referendum question on the March 25 ballot will determine whether the commission can dissolve the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 14th annual Observer Challenge kicks off with a pre-party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Take the Observer Challenge: See you at the net

Action begins Friday, Dec. 13, at the Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2013
Sarasota City Commission admonishes BID directors

The commission emphasized the importance of advisory board members using their city-issued email accounts after a request for St. Armands BID directors' emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
New community foundation makes Longboat its mission

The Longboat Key Foundation was established through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to benefit the island and its residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Paul A Rosen
  • December 4, 2013
Letter to the Editor

'Curve' analysis fails

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Marks
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Schindler
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Roslyn Schindler

Roslyn Schindler has lived in Country Club Shores since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2013
Linen Locker lands at Whitney Beach

A couple show dry cleaning doesn't have to be a hassle. It just needed some technology to iron out the kinks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pam Eubanks. Katherine Harris and Paul Blackketter, president of the Suncoast Aquatics Nature Center Associates, hope to raise $1 million from the private sector for the World Cup pentathlon finals in 2014.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 4, 2013
A greater vision

Thanks to community involvement, winning four pentathlon events adds to a strategy to become a world-class amateur sports venue.

  • East County
  • News
Mark Wemple. Rick Mills became named superintendent of the Manatee County School District in March.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 4, 2013
Battle ready

Superintendent Rick Mills' strategy to get ahead of the district's financial trouble combines precision with collaboration.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
New apartment complex planned for Lakewood Ranch

Davis Development plans to build 270 apartment units at State Road 70 and Pope Road.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
News Briefs

Two arrested for burglary of East County storage facility; County commissioners select leadership positions; Rewrite of Land Development Code open for public review

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Observer Media relaunches ThisWeekinSarasota.com

The Observer Media Group has added to its digital footprint with the relaunching of ThisWeekinSarasota.com, a local entertainment and events guide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
District aims to win STEM education grant

After nearly earning funding last year for a similar grant, the Manatee County School District is again a finalist for a 'Race to the Top' grant to fund STEM labs in elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Doug Phillips says the presence of mentors in his life as a youth shaped who he is today. He now is helping the Manatee County School District assist homeless youth.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
Lasting mentorship

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Phillips helped launch a mentorship progr

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 8,000-square-foot facility includes a covered bay area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2013
IDA prepares to open maintenance building

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority operations team will move into a new 8,000-square-foot maintenance building, located off 59th Avenue East, Bradenton, later this month.

  • East County
  • News
Lee Washington’s calm helps him deal with the stresses of dealing with veterans claims for financial help.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • December 4, 2013
East County veteran earns top honor

Lee Washington, a Marine veteran and coordinator of the county's Veterans Services Department, earned the Manatee County Government Employee of the Year award.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 4, 2013
Group organizes holiday boat parade

Old Braden River Historical Society plans to start a new tradition in East County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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