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This sketch shows Chris Brown's vision for the building at 1400 Main St. The two-story gallery would require a major encroachment agreement with the city, and will be considered at Monday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2013
City Commission to consider Main St. gallery

A proposed two-story gallery at 1400 Main St., which would be the first of its kind under the downtown code, has received some negative feedback from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Colony Lender LLC attorney Michael Assaf filed an objection Thursday to a proposed settlement, urging a bankruptcy judge to deny it.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2013
Objections reveal Colony settlement alternatives

Colony Lender LLC has produced an exhibit that reveals Orlando-based Unicorp National Development Inc. is offering to give a bankruptcy trustee $2.3 million in cash immediately.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Murph is one of the largest turtles ever rescued by Mote. (Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2013
Mote-rescued turtle will be released Monday

The 300-pound turtle is named 'Murph' in honor of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pattigeorge's on Longboat Key serves up red snapper, which can be caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Tastiest fish in Sarasota waters

Among the perks of living in a waterfront town, Sarasotans enjoy a buffet of delicious seafood options swimming in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Yum!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 4, 2013
Beach drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association on a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dakin Dairy Farms, a multi-generational dairy farm in Myakka City, will celebrate five years in business Saturday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dakin Dairy Farms Farm Festival

This Saturday festival - celebrating five years of agritourism - includes a mac and cheese cook-off, 5K Ranch & Kids Run, games, food, artists, demonstrations and live music.

  • East County
  • News
The new plan calls for SMR to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 4, 2013
Commissioners approve changes to Lakewood Centre project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's proposal for less commercial and office space in the first phase of the project and more residential housing than originally requested.

  • East County
  • News
With the ability to vote at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall starting next year, East County voters will no longer have to travel to the Supervisor of Elections office for early voting.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to be early voting location

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall will be an early voting location starting with the primary election in 2014.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County deputies arrested the owner of Commodity Exchange Thursday, Oct. 3 for violating pawn laws.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
Business owner busted for dealing in stolen goods

Sarasota County deputies arrested a business owner late detectives believe was a popular fence for purchasing stolen goods late Thursday, Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to be early voting location

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to be early voting location

  • East County
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Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team swept Imagine School 25-23, 25-10, 25-4 Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Sarasota Manatee Inc. bought the building at the northeast corner of Ringling Boulevard and Indian Place for $1.375 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
UPDATE: JFCS buys downtown Sarasota building

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee bought a Ringling Boulevard building for $1.4 million with the help of a $1.8 million gift.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Barwin, Susan Chapman, Bill Church and Iwan Mohamed
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 3, 2013
28th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

28th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

  • Black Tie
Riverview High’s Niamh O’Grady finished second in the 100-yard butterfly.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Four-Team Swim Meet

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Sarasota Christian swim teams hit the pool for a four-team swim meet Oct. 2, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. Using a dual meet scoring system, Riverview's teams went a combined 6-0 to win the meet. Booker went 3-3 followed by Sarasota (2-4) and Sarasota Christian (1-5).

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raynor, 7, says she really likes this book.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian Scholastic Book Fair

Sarasota Christian School students browsed through an assortment of colorful books Thursday, Oct. 3, for Family Night at the Scholastic Book Fair. More than 50 children attended where they made felt mustaches and participated in gift card and poster raffles. Children and parents browsed through books to purchase and enjoy at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee freshman Kristie Affolter believes the government has overreached its boundaries with the Affordable Care Act.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
VIDEO: Young professionals discuss healthcare reform

Sarasota college students and young professionals sound off on the Affordable Care Act.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Panelist Don Neu and Roland Piccone of Gap Engineering and Planning
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tiger Bay Meeting

Community members discussed the future of Sarasota, Thursday, Oct. 3, at Michael's On East during a Tiger Bay meeting. WSRQ talk radio host Susan Nilon moderated the panel discussion where members brought up concerns about the Sarasota 2050 plan. Concerns focused on developers modifying the plan to trade public interest and environmental protection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Once the rest of the old plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place before the Key’s seasonal population returns.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2013
Old plaza building coming down next week

Lakeland-based Publix Supermarkets Inc. submitted its demolition permit on Monday and plans to start work next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Euphemia Haye Restaurant, 5540 Gulf of Mexico Drive, reopens tonight.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2013
Key restaurants reopen for season

The dining scene is heating up as island restaurants reopen for business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2013
ODA swings past St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team defeated St. Stephen's 160-166 Oct. 1, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
In phase one of its Lakewood Centre project, SMR proposes to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners to consider changes to SMR project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is considering changes to the general development plan for the Lakewood Centre, a three-phase project in Lakewood Ranch originally approved in 2008, at its land-use meeting today.

  • East County
  • News
Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, Oct. 3.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center five-day forecast shows the tropical cyclone making landfall by Sunday, Oct. 6.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Terry Kees tries on a beautiful coat from Joseph Ribkoff’s new collection, with help from her favorite stylist, Janine Mahomed. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Foxy Lady throws 'Passion for Fashion' party

Foxy Lady hosted a 'Passion for Fashion' party at its Foxy Lady West location Wednesday, Sept. 25. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests who stopped in the store enjoyed food and beverages, live entertainment provided by DJ Jonathan Cortez and a preview of new merchandise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Jonathan Katz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Beth Israel reaps fruitful harvest

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Sukkot, the weeklong holiday commemorating the fall harvest, with its annual food drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
B.J. Webb and Dave Bishop
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Webb turning into a Bishop

Come November, you won't see B.J. Webb at the helm of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alyssa Hamende and Sophia D’Orazio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Clean slate

East County Girl Scout Troop 574 took part in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Zero, potentate of Sahib Shrine, Gus Andreon, and Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit Chairman Jack Ivins. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Birthday boy

Gus Andreon celebrated his 102nd birthday with a party the Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit threw for him Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kevin Swan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Optimistic outlook

Sarasota resident Kevin Swan was honored with the Stephen Heywood Patients Today Award Oct. 3, at the ALS Therapy Development Institute's ninth annual Leadership Summit in Cambridge, Mass., for his involvement within the ALS community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalia Cava with her husband, Felipe. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Fit at 50

YMCA fitness trainer and Peruvian aerobics champion Felipe Cava celebrated his 50th birthday Sunday, Sept. 29, at Blase Cafe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County deputies crack down on retail theft in north Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
Sheriff's operation results in 30 arrests

Sarasota County deputies conducted an operation targeting retail theft from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Standing water from last month’s storms has delayed progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
Drainage project stuck in the mud

After years of delays, a project dating back to 2005 to collect and filter stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach is once again on hold.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners take aim at budget

The two city commissioners who opposed Sarasota's fiscal year 2014 budget and millage rate offer opinions on how they think government can continue to shrink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gene Payson shows off the S-800 hexacopter drone — one of the small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles used to train drone pilots.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
TAKING FLIGHT

Sarasota is at the front lines for the domestic use of a high-tech tool from the war on terrorism.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2013
SPD employs a new approach to fighting crime

The High Point Initiative aims to work with less-serious drug offenders in lieu of prosecution, a process that depends heavily on community involvement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sgt. Gary Kraayenbrink, left, coaches a SWAT competitor across an obstacle at a September inter-agency competition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
Retention tops sheriff's priorities

Sheriff Tom Knight is taking steps to maintain his most valuable resource - people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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