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Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Turns 100

Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, has achieved a milestone for women in Marine combat units. Photo courtesy USMC.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota Marine breaks barriers

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, recently became the first female to hold a field officer billet for a Marine tank battalion.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
More than 100 students from Emma E. Booker Elementary enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning experiences with local scientific and cultural organizations in the spring. All expenses were paid through an Education Foundation Exploration Grant.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 16, 2013
Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborsten compete in Troop 736’s boat races.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • East County
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Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborster competed against each other in Troop 736’s boat races
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Cindy Hornback and Dr. Heather Crawford
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness held a Family Field Day in Summerfield Park benefiting Autism Speaks Saturday afternoon. The event, which was opened to the public, included a Corvette and classic car show, bouncy castle, a dunk tank and more. Parents a

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Search for Sarasota County judge down to seven

The 12th Circuit Court Judicial Nominating Commission recently named seven qualified applicants for a vacancy on the Sarasota County Court.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tiny hatchlings emerge from nests and make their way to the water, then swim for three to six days out of the Florida current. (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2013
Turtles finish 2013 with strong nest numbers

Loggerhead nest totals are just behind last year's record-breaking numbers, while green turtles set a local record for number of nests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 16, 2013
Seasons 52 restaurant coming to mega mall

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar developed by Orlando-based Darden Restaurants Inc., announced Friday it will open a new location at the Mall at University Town Center, when it opens in Oct. 2014.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

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A man led Sarasota Police on a six-mile car chase ending at the intesection of University Parkway and North Lockwood Ridge Road early Sunday, Sept. 15, after allegedly holding another man captive at gunpoint.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
Police arrest man after abduction attempt

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 19-year-old Dion Barnes after a six-mile chase Sunday, Sept. 15.

  • Sarasota
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Makayla Digou and Brady Colcu
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Children dressed up like pirates and embarked on a treasure hunt in celebration of 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day' Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney High football team improved to 2-0 with a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Cougars D comes up big

The Cardinal Mooney High defense forced four turnovers, including three interceptions, to propel the Cougars to a 44-7 victory over Lake Placid Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Oriole the Bird poses with some of the kids at the 2013 Walk for the Kids event.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Walk for the Kids

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its 4th Annual Walk for the Kids event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2013
Mustangs fall on the road

The visiting Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Bayshore 35-13 in non-district action Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 14, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 7 - Sept. 13

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
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Braden River linebacker Zach Maugherman celebrates after his interception in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Pirates sail to victory over Seminoles

The Braden River High defense forced six turnovers to propel the Pirates to a 31-14 victory over Southeast Sept. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River running back Titus Humphrey is congratulated by his teammates following his 13-yard touchdown run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football at Southeast

The Braden River High football team defeated Southeast for the first time in school history with its 31-14 victory tonight. The Pirates defense forced six turnovers. Running back Titus Humphrey scored a pair of touchdowns and Justin Ross and Dusty Peebles each scored a touchdown.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dave and Kate Shaver with Jenny Alday Townsend, Susie Klingeman and Tom Luciani
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Motorsports Hosts Horsepower for Hope's VIP Reception

Sponsors and premium registrants enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvers during the VIP Reception for Horsepower for Hope Friday, Sept. 13, at Suncoast Motorsports.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy Paul testified on her behalf Friday, Sept. 13, at a sentencing hearing at the Manatee County Judicial Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 13, 2013
Former Sand Cay manager gets three-year sentence

A Manatee County judge sentenced Judy Paul to three years in prison followed by 10 years of probation on a fraud charge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
SCF to hold invitational tourney

The State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota volleyball team will host the SCF Invitational Tournament Sept. 20 and 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
View photos from the fourth annual 'Hair of the Dog'
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Sept. 13: Daily Headlines

LWR Commercial Realty president leaving company; Man attempts robbery with pellet gun; North Trail prostitution sting nets 16; Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Seguin, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Bob Bartz
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Congress at the Country Club

Congressman Vern Buchanan was guest speaker Friday afternoon at a luncheon at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Buchanan gave a congressional update and covered important topics like the situation in Syria and the debt ceiling.

  • East County
  • News
Lowell Moore of What A Fan traveled from Orlando to present Dick Vitale with the first-annual Sports Icon Award at The Broken Egg Friday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
Dick Vitale accepts award in Lakewood Ranch

Dick Vitale, Hall of Fame ESPN basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch Resident, made another stop at The Broken Egg Friday to receive the Sports Icon Award. presented by What A Fan.

  • East County
  • Sports
Booker senior running back Marlon Mack scored a pair of touchdowns in the second quarter of the Tornadoes' 55-0 victory over ODA Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Special teams unit propels Tornadoes to big win

The Booker High football special teams unit scored a pair of touchdowns to propel the Tornadoes to a 55-0 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nicole Brickhouse, Victoria Jacobson, Adrian Griffin and Chris Lynch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Sept. 12. Longboat Title Services sponsored the meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
Bradenton Christian swings past ODA

The Bradenton Christian boys golf team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 157-163 Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Taylor Albano led the way for ODA in its 3-0 victory over Imagine High School Sept. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 13, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine High School 25-13, 25-13, 25-10 Sept. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Be sure to check out Gridiron Glory: Booker High School in this week's Football Preview
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

  • East County
  • Sports
The State Street parking garage will sit near Lemon Avenue, on land currently occupied by a city lot, but it's still unknown what the structure will ultimately look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2013
City Commission to revisit State Street garage design

After abandoning submitted proposals for commercial space at the State Street garage last month, commissioners will restart the planning process Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proceeds from the event will benefit Autism Speaks.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: HCW Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A. (HCW) hosts its third annual Family Field Day benefiting Autism Speaks at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch Saturday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The commission identified its 2013-14 legislative priorities during a meeting at Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 13, 2013
Longboat presents legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission identified 12 priorities that will be discussed at a Sarasota County meeting next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A white male in his 30s attempted to rob another man in the parking lot of the Publix on Fruitville Road with a pellet gun, and was arrested after the victim took his weapon Thursday, Sept. 12.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Man attempts robbery with pellet gun

Sarasota County deputies arrested a man after an attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County staff looked to Northwest Crossing in Bend, Ore. as an example of a New Urban development during Sarasota 2050 discussions.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
Sarasota 2050 tweaks come into focus

Sarasota County staff have posted initial recommended changes to the county's long-run planning document.

  • East County
  • News
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