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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Published book marks new peak for brothers

Part-time resident C. Robert Logue and his brother, Michael Logue, create 'From the Top of the Mountains.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
Children's charities drive Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's luncheon will feature 30 restaurants and a top raffle prize of a 2013 Ford Fusion or $10,000 cash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Memorial service: Robert 'Bob' Craft

A memorial service for Robert 'Bob' Craft, who died April 10, will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco

Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco, 90, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Jill Felix Colton

Jill Felix Colton, 69, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School Drama Department scared the circle by playing the part of zombies prior to performing “Thriller” at last year’s Fright Night on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2013
10 to Attend: Longboat Key

Get in the spirit of season by making plans to attend these don't-miss events.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen LaPensee co-founded Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing & Pools with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Karen LaPensee now runs the firm, which had $3 million in 2012 revenues, with her son, Greg LaPensee, pictured here.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit M-608 at L’Ambiance has three bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths and 3,220 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 2, 2013
L'Ambiance unit sells for $2.5 million

Morton and Carol Siegler, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the Unit M-608 condominium at 435 L'Ambiance Drive to Charles and Constance Cotros, of Longboat Key, for $2.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Roger Pettingell with Kate Rossi, executive vice president of Coldwell Banker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
REAL-ESTATE REPORTS

Roger Pettingell speaks at Coldwell conference; Kyle Turoff joins MS&Co. St. Armands office; Tandem Construction to build Infinity condo

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Observer Weather: Longboat Key

Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Years of collecting fill the Zurich-Wus living room with sparkle and splendor. The Greek doll in the rococo chair is by Tampa artist Fayzah Spanos and the chandelier is a Craigslist find.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 2, 2013
Home of the Month: The Tentmaker's House

A Sarasota couple creates a world of their own in Bayou Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch opened its doors to families for their Scholastic Book Fair
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 1, 2013

Today's Stories: Objections to groins dismissed by state; DID uncertain about adding residential owners; PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine School Book Fair; City of Sarasota plans invasive-species removal

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2013
Mustangs finish fifth

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished fifth at the 23-team Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational Sept. 30 in Sebring.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Guest speaker and Roskamp Institute President Michael Mullan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Argus Foundation Meet the Minds

Community members got together Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Marina Jack to listen to guest speaker MD, PhD, CEO, and Roskamp Institute President Michael Mullan for the monthly Meet the Minds meeting. Approximately 85 people attended where Mullan discussed the Roskamp Institute, brain health and brain research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Downtown Improvement District will continue to consider expanding to include residential property owners, but board members haven't shown an interest in speeding the process along.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2013
DID uncertain about adding residential owners

At today's DID meeting, continued discussion of expanding the district to include downtown condominium owners saw opposition from chairman Ernest Ritz.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The interactive Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden will simulate the rainforest canopies for visitors upon opening in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
Mosaic pledges $50,000 to Selby Gardens

The Mosaic Company Foundation will match donations up to $50,000 toward construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden collected through Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Groins like the two groins installed at The Islander Club are being proposed on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 1, 2013
Objections to groins dismissed by state

A state permit could be issued by the end of the year for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Invasive air potato vines can crowd out and shade native plants.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
City of Sarasota plans invasive-species removal

The city will partner with the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program to rid a North Trail park of air potatoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The fee reduction, approved the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners last week, is part of a rebound in the local economy, commissioners said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 1, 2013
Manatee County building fees reduced

As of today, more than 50 Manatee County building permit and inspection fees will be reduced by 10%.

  • East County
  • News
Carolina Tanner and Ashley Danielson of Easter Seals, Tammy Halsted of St. Armand’s Travel and Victoria Jacobson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce had a coffee and bagel breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Easter Seals to catch up with area businesses. Approximately 15 people attended where they learned about the disability services center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel announced the hiring of Donna Dunio for the new position of executive director of its Aging in Paradise Resource Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 1, 2013
Aging in Paradise hires executive director

Donna Dunio will become the first paid employee of the Longboat Island Chapel organization that helps seniors and their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: County land sale could lead to controversy

Sarasota County has accepted two proposals each for two parcels of land it intends to sell for development. Who's to say what kind of development should go where?

  • East County
  • News
Parts of the federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. this morning, but that won't stop Sarasota County deputies from enforcing the ban on texting while driving.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
Texting law goes into effect

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says enforcing the new law banning texting while driving could be difficult at first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
Mustangs hold on for victory

After scoring three touchdowns in the first half, the Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Vera Lombardi and daughter Kelly look through the books
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine School Book Fair

Imagine School of Lakewood Ranch opened its doors to families for their Scholastic Book Fair. Art Teacher Besty Hall transformed the school's library into a carnival fair ground. Balloons, cotton candy and pinstriped ticket booths were used as decoration for the carnival themed book fair. The school was able to encourage children to buy more books by offering gift certificates after a certain amount spent.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development received the Corporate Citizen Award. Shaun, Randy, Gina and Lori Benderson with Rachel Berkun and Evan Benderson
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : JFCS 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer and Donor Recognition Program

Jewish Family and Children's Service honored donors and volunteers Monday, Sept. 30, at Michael's On East for their 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Young Professionals Group members Chris Laney and Frank Maggio reflect on outdated technology during a YPG block party Saturday, Sept. 28.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 30, 2013
VIDEO: Millennials discuss technology during block party

Members and attendees of Sarasota Young Professionals Group's downtown block party to celebrate 10 years talked outdated technology with the Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tourist development tax dollars will be used to maintain beaches on the Sarasota County portion of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2013
Town receives additional beach funds

The town of Longboat Key will receive approximately $30,000 more each from Sarasota County tourist development tax dollars to use for beach maintenance purposes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Siesta Beach improvement project will be one of the items up for discussion at Tuesday’s SKVA meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 30, 2013
SKVA to discuss Big Pass dredging, beach improvements

The Siesta Key Village Association will hold its monthly general meeting on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues that affect Siesta Key businesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marcella Hazan, pictured in 2008, at her Promenade condominium on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 30, 2013
Famed Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan dies

Marcella Hazan died Sunday at her Longboat Key home. She was 89.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker running back Marlon Mack carried the ball 19 times for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs. Booker

A pair of missed extra points proved costly for Braden River, as the host Pirates fell to Booker 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2013
Urban Design Studio to hold open house

This Friday, Sarasota residents will have one of their first opportunities to offer input to the team designing the city's new form-based code.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sue Dinger and her dog, Kai
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Animal Blessing

Who says blessings are just for humans? Animal-lovers gathered Sunday, Sept. 29 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel to have their animals blessed. Guests socialized and played games before the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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