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Ray Pilon and Ed Brodsky
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception Honoring Representative Ray Pilon

Supporters gathered for a special reception honoring Representative Ray Pilon Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle is attempting to get a parking garage to alleviate traffic concerns.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 18, 2013
St. Armands Circle BID extension approved

The St. Armands Circle BID is ready to make improvements to the Circle for the next 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police Det. Megan Buck assisted in the the investigation that put 42-year-old Ryan Bartley in jail for trading child pornography over the Internet.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

The Sarasota Police Department worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to arrest 42-year-old Ryan Bartley.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012; Lakewood Ranch Medical welcomes new CEO; Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies arrested 26-year-old John Tauber for driving under the influence after he crashed into a law enforcement vehicle.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2013
Deputies arrest man for early-morning DUI

John Tauber, 26, crashed his vehicle into a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office vehicle at 8 a.m. this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Girls are learning the value of philanthropy during the 30-day Match Challenge at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 18, 2013
Girls Inc. in the midst of $150,000 matching campaign

A small group of donors have pledged $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County if the girls can match the funds in their micro society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Lennar Homes representative, Tony Burdett, traveled from Fort Myers to the Stoneybrook homeowners association meeting Tuesday night to announce that the developer will turn over the community.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Developer to turn over Stoneybrook HOA

Lennar Homes announced it will turn over the Stoneybrook homeowners association to residents by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Chris Brown owns several businesses on Siesta Key, including Beach Club and The Hub Baja Grill, but he increased his presence in the city of Sarasota with the recent purchase of a Main St. building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2013
Chris Brown buys Main Street building

The Sarasota business owner, who bought the building at 1400 Main St. earlier this year, purchased an adjacent piece of property from the same owner last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Superintendent Rick Mills said the budget process, his first, was challenging because the district had to create a line-item budget from scratch.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
School board adopts budget

The Manatee County School Board unanimously adopted a $568.3 million budget Tuesday night.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The ODA volleyball team improved to 6-1 with a 3-0 victory over St. Stephen's Sept. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
ODA tops St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated St. Stephen's 25-12, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22 Sept. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Mustangs extend winning streak

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team extended its perfect record to 41-0 with victories at the Baker Invitational and Outback Invitational.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction and manufacturing combined make up 12% of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area economy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012

Manufacturing and construction output in Sarasota and Manatee counties outpace overall growth from 2011 to 2012, according to data released yesterday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Palm-Aire men's golf group at 'fore-front' of video

Natalie Gundrum knew just whom to call. Sylvia Goldman, 95, had asked Gundrum with help in casting a self-help video called 'Aging with Style, an Attitude Not a Number.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Becky Stoll and Sally Schoeffel
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center nurses participate in global mision

Becky Stoll and Sally Schoeffel, both registered nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, recently returned from two weeks participating in the Timmy Global Health Medical Brigade to Ecuador.Â

  • East County
  • News
Community Haven Chairman Ted Bogusz, President and CEO Marla Doss and Tom Rees help cut the ribbon.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Community Haven celebrates new school

ommunity Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities Inc. celebrated the reopening of the remodeled Selby Day School with a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
  • News
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lee F. Kichen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: East County resident honored

Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lee F. Kichen was given a surprise recognition at the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon honoring veterans and 9/11 victims last Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
Octavio Ortiz
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Octavio Ortiz: Mega Manager

Octavio Ortiz, the new general manager of the Mall at University Town Center, must build relationships and oversee construction before his workplace opens for business next year - and his job completely changes.

  • East County
  • News
Brian Kennelly leaves his job as president of Lakewood Ranch Commercial Realty, a Schroeder-Manatee Ranch subsidiary, to rejoin a frequent customer, The Starling Group.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Kennelly develops a legacy

Brian Kennelly, the man charged with bringing commercial development to Lakewood Ranch during the last seven years, will leave the company this month, but he won't be going far.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Fast N Fresh temporarily closes its doors

The Cooper's Creek flagship location is closed until February so it can undergo a long-planned renovation.

  • East County
  • News
This foreclosed River Club home on Cherry Hills Avenue Circle suffered damage from wild hogs.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
River Club residents report wild hog sightings

Wild hogs are uprooting yards in search of food in the River Club community - the latest East County community to report sightings of the animal.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
County approves tentative budget and millage rate

The Manatee commissioners approved a tentative $530 million budget at a public hearing Sept. 10, the next step before adopting the budget this week.

  • East County
  • News
A mass of non-perishable goods turned into the Marine Rescue headquarters building.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Manatee County staff unites at quarterly leadership training

At its quarterly leadership training Sept. 11, Manatee County government department directors and managers took a rare moment to come together as a unit.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Commission reviews changes to SMR project; Keep Manatee Beautiful honors green practices; School district puts two properties up for sale

  • East County
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher’s Crab Shack, prepares ribs for the crowd at last year’s cook-off. Pincher’s won the coveted "People's Choice" title. File photo
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Barbecue cook-off heats up Main Street

The competition is heating up for the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Dakin Dairy plans to party till the cows come home

The farm with celebrate five years of agritourism Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jackie Colacci, the ultimate soccer mom, opened a store dedicated to her family’s favorite sport.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 18, 2013
Doing Business: The Art of Soccer

After Jackie Colacci learned in May that she would not be returning to her job as a special-needs aid at Braden River Elementary, she wanted to take control of her own fate.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Braden River running back attempts to elude Southeast defensive back Demarquis Brice.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Special Turnaround: Braden River Football

The Braden River High football team has forced 11 turnovers in its first two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Rivalry week: Braden River v. Lakewood Ranch volleyball

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 3-2 Sept. 10 in the first district meeting between the two schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA freshman running back Jason Fineberg looks for a running lane on the Thunder’s opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
Learning curve: ODA

The Out-of-Door Academy football team, which has 16 freshmen on its roster, is using this season as an opportunity to grow and develop.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
SIDELINES

Lakewood girls finish second; Braden River will host golf tournament; ODA swings past Southeast; ODA sweeps Imagine High School; SCF to hold invitational tourney

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of turnovers the Braden River High defense has forced in two games this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Chris Whitaker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Panther Ridge in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: East County

Chris Whitaker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Panther Ridge in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Paul testified on her own behalf during a sentencing hearing Friday at the Manatee County Judicial Center. The former manager of Sand Cay was sentenced to three years in prison.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 18, 2013
Former manager gets three years

Judy Paul was ordered to serve 10 years probation and pay $200,000 in restitution to Sand Cay after she completes her prison sentence.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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