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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
School Board referendum election date raises concerns

The date of a countywide special referendum election has some concerned about high costs and reduced voter turnout.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Condo owner abandons DID expansion efforts

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Karin Murphy is the director of the city’s new Urban Design Studio, based out of the Federal Building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2013
Designing Woman: Karin Murphy

Karin Murphy, director of Sarasota's Urban Design Studio, has returned to the city to help finish a job she started - and to leave a positive mark for future generations.

  • Sarasota
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
Montessori Method: NewGate International Montessori Academy

Thirty years ago, a teacher and her husband had a vision for a small countryside school. Since then, NewGate International Montessori Academy has grown into an internationally recognized lab school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marlon Mack is this week's standout player
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams race to second-place finish; Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC; Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss; Orioles Fall Instructional League wraps up

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1382 Harbor Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,093 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.7 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2013
Home in Harbor Acres sells for $1.7 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Bryan Hodges, of Minnetonka, Minn., sold the home at 1382 Harbor Drive to James Travers, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.7 million.

  • Sarasota
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Aiko Anderson demonstrates calligraphy painting on T-shirts. She imprints a leaf onto the shirt to make a floral design.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
Friendship through flowers

Colorful flowers sit in a bucket as members of the Sarasota Chapter No. 115 of Ikebana International participate in a mawari-ike ikebana arrangement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Nancy Stavin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
In August land was cleared adjacent to the Gulf and Bay Club Condominiums, seen in back, for a retention pond and ultraviolet light water treatment units.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 2, 2013
Drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.

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Learn more about these stories in today's Daily Headlines
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 2, 2013

Today's Stories: IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's; School Board approves special referendum; Town hears another call for tower alternative; Eva Rey in review: year two

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 40 vendors offer produce and plants from local growers and producers.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 2, 2013
Phillippi Farmhouse Market re-opens

Phillippi Farmhouse Market, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through April.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These pieces are featured in the runway portion of "Icons of Style: Makers, Models and Images."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's Icons of Style exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 2, 2013
Season opens for Gulf Red Snapper

Fisherman can now try their hand at catching red snapper in state and federal waters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 2, 2013
SRQ adds United flight to support tourist season

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will offer a second daily flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from Feb. 13, through April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Det. Chad McDonald, Lt. Joe Hayes, Det. Eric Wedin and Lt. Tom Stroud got up early for the breakfast
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Men of Courage Breakfast

Manatee and Sarasota leaders gathered Wednesday morning for SPARCC and Hope Family Services' Men of Courage Breakfast. Held at the University Park Country Club, the breakfast included a discussion that was led by Sheriff Tom Knight and Sheriff Dennis Dummer.

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The School Board of Sarasota County approved plans for a special referendum during an Oct. 1 meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 2, 2013
School Board approves special referendum

The Sarasota County School Board approved a March 2014 election Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Pattigeorge's brings together American, Italian, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American flavors paired with local seafood, grilled meats, and stir-frys.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's

This week we went in the kitchen with chef and owner Tommy Klauber of Pattigeorge's for red snapper with arugula and warm red and yellow tomato salad. Learn how to prepare the dish and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
SCS stifles HEAT

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Manatee HEAT 25-17, 23-25, 25-11, 25-17 Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Lady Thunder notches win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 25-13, 17-25, 25-18, 27-25 Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
Partners to develop remaining Country Club East land

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and a real-estate investment firm are partnering to develop 475 acres.

  • East County
  • News
“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
New Briefs

Fort Hamer Bridge public comment period closes; Manatee County building fees reduced; State won't sell Lake Manatee State Park land; Medallion Home-led investment group buys Professional Center property

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner 10.3.13

Sept. 29 Burning rubber 1:27 p.m. - 44th Ave E. and Morgan Johnson Road. Suspicious Incidents. A woman reported that someone dumped and burned a tire. The driver's face was not visible by the woman who reported the incident.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Sidelines 10.3.13

LWR set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic; Lady Cougars tame the Lady Thunder; LR Mustangs swing past Sarasota Sailors; Manatee hockey wins season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman Ande McDonald is averaging 6.2 digs per set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Stepping Up

Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelley Ainsworth and freshman Ande McDonald are adjusting to their new positions on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathy Bixler’s Stamper’s Cove opens Saturday, Oct. 5.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
DOING BUSINESS: Stamper's Cove

The story of Stamper's Cove, a new craft store in Lakewood Ranch, is best told through the two black tables tucked deep inside it.

  • East County
  • News
This home at 7923 Warwick Gardens Land has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,690 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,075,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 2, 2013
Warwick Gardens home sells for $1,075,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Sept. 16 and Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Stacy White submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook after an evening rainfall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Weather photo: East County

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David LaRusso, the general manager of the Linger Lodge restaurant, says all of the cabins are currently booked.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
FOR SALE AGAIN: Linger Lodge

The owners of East County staple Linger Lodge & Campground have put the little piece of Old Florida up for sale. They cite a rebounding economy.

  • East County
  • News
“If the worst thing they say about me is I work too hard for this community, I’ll take that hit,” Eva Rey says. File Photo
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
Eva Rey in review: year two

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's executive director again earned glowing reviews from supervisors, but she struggles to hide her affection for work.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
Superintendent recommends firing five administrators

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills has recommended firing five school administrators based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Silvia Engel, wearing one of her customized necklaces, lets light shine through the windows of her home studio and listens to upbeat music when she crafts jewelry made with ashes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
Reflective Creations: Silvia Engel

From a studio in her Lakewood Ranch Home, Silvia Engel makes glass art using ashes for people who want to memorialize lost loved ones.

  • East County
  • News
Dominic Arthur Goodin
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
East County Births

The East County Observer will publish birth announcements the last issue of each month. To have your listing included, please email your information to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Klauber to receive $3 million

Colony Lender principal David Siegal says a settlement reached isn't legal and Colony Lender plans to dispute its validity on Oct. 10, in a bankruptcy judge's courtroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marcella Hazan, pictured in 2008 at her Promenade condominium, shortly before the release of her memoir, “Amarcord: Marcella Remembers.” File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Hazan's key ingredient: simplicity

Famed Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan died Sept. 29. She was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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