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Leila Gompertz
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Community is recipient of Gompertz's support

Philanthropist Leila Gompertz believed she had an obligation to give back to the community through her time and money.

  • Longboat Key
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Robert ‘Bob’ Tate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Bob Tate had mobile vision for community

Philanthropist and community activist Robert 'Bob' Tate died Oct. 5. He was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Barrie with Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 16, 2013
Newly renovated Polo Grill and Bar prepares to open its doors

Two months ago, Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar began renovation. Now, it is preparing for its official opening night Nov. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Pumpkin patch roundup

Check out our listing of pumpkin patches in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team set a new team best and Manatee County Championship record with a 14-under par team total Oct. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2013
Sidelines

Read about this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 25 scholarships totaling $42,500 in August.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party is ticket to education

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key uses the money raised at the event for scholarships and local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Obituary: Evelyn Mader Cote

Evelyn Mader Cote, 103, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 5, one week after celebrating her 103rd birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 6171 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, three baths and 5,015 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 16, 2013
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3.25 million

Jeremy and Myrna Whatmough, of Sarasota, sold their home at 6171 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Brett Enright, of Longboat Key, for $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Wayne Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Star Fish Company in Cortez.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Euston, 55, traded in her flight-attendant uniform for skates and shiny dresses that color a post-retirement hobby that has become a passion.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Tropical Spice hits the ice

Donna Euston is a Lakewood Ranch resident and member of Tropical Spice on Ice, an adult synchronized ice skating team that has lost three teammates to breast cancer.

  • East County
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Denise Howell and Ashley McCormick
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 16, 2013
Three sisters start brain cancer charity

Sisters Jill Vedder, Denise Howell and Ashley McCormick and their mom, Amy Syrear, formed Babes Against Brain Cancer, a charity that focuses on helping people with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,581 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 16, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1,775,000

Thomas and Lynn LaFrance, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 13207 Palmers Creek Terrace to Michael and Sandra Humenik, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1,775,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Alisa Pettingell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2013
The Good News: Alisa Pettingell

Alisa Pettingell is a philanthropist and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supporter. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Weather

Sigi Molingowski submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Business Observer

St. Armands Circle Association welcomes new part-time assistant; Cannons Marina to showcase new offerings at St. Armands Boat Show; Dry Dock reopens for season; Taiwanese USF students take a field trip to visit Sandbar and Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
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Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Commissioners stifle restaurant plans while public-works projects thrive

The city of Sarasota is improving the lure of downtown with a $1.8 million improvement project, while three commissioners stand in the way of real change.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
UPDATE: Sarasota Police lock down Plaza Five Points

Staff at the Plaza Five Points received an envelope marked with the words "TNT" and "Kaboom" before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
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Rose Tomason, Eleanor Carnese and Gladys Henry
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Welcome Back Luncheon

The women of St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild gathered for a Welcome Back luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Mary's Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
UPDATE: Southgate Mall reopens after shutdown

The Sarasota Police Department says the FBI is assisting in the search for a suspect who threw an unknown, non-hazardous powder material into a store at the mall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won the Class 3A-District 14 title by 23 shots Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2013
Mustangs win fourth straight district title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team set a new team record with an 18-under par 270 to capture its fourth straight district title Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Mary Stager
  • October 15, 2013
Pirates notch Homecoming victory

The Braden River High football team defeated Bayshore 14-7 in its Homecoming game Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 15, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police lock down Southgate Mall during hazmat scare; and MORE

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A plan to construct three groins on the north tip of Longboat Key to hold sand in the area is being challenged by former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2013
McClash files another groin objection

A state permit for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key has been met with objections from a former Manatee County commissioner that could cause further project delays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview sophomore Mikaela Braune receives high fives from her teammates before the start of the Lady Rams non-district match versus ODA Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High volleyball vs. ODA

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 3-0 on Senior Night Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Assistant superintendent Bob Gagnon, an East County resident who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, was one of three administrators suspended without pay.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 15, 2013
Two school administrators depart; three suspended without pay

Two Manatee County School District administrators stepped down and three others were suspended without pay based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach. '¨

  • East County
  • Schools
Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, is ready for phones to ring off the hook. (Photo and video by Mallory Gnaegy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2013
Stone crab season begins today

Get ready to crack open the first stone crabs of the season today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ken Abt and Bob Griffiths
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

  • Black Tie
Running back Karan Higdon rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2013
Rams hold on for win

The Riverview High football team held on to defeat Southeast 28-21 in non-district action Oct. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested a 30-year-old man for a violent home invasion over the weekend.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Police charge man for home invasion

Sarasota Police arrested 30-year-old Tomas Arnold for a violent home invasion and crime spree early Saturday, Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 14, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Republicans score big campaign contributions; Burglars rob East County store; Sarasota Orchestra Celebrates 65 years; and MORE

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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