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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Rode mode

Bert Bleven, 90, rode his bike 962 miles from his home in Louisville, Ky., to his second home at Whispering Sands on Siesta Key. His wife, Eve, flew to Sarasota from Kentucky and greeted him on his arrival Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Arizona Cardinals will spend this week practicing at IMG Academy in Bradenton before playing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Sept. 29.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2013
Cards stay in Sarasota to prep for Bucs

The Arizona Cardinals have extended their road trip at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota buisinessmen John Saputo, Paul Caragiulo, Marc Grimaud and R. Charles Murray all agree that the uncertain effects of the Affordable Care Act rollout have made planning payrolls and budgets a headache. File photos
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 26, 2013
Unaffordable Uncertainty: Affordable Care Act

Bracing for the uncertain side effects of the Affordable Care Act, area business owners are hiring less and re-evaluating the benefits they offer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
City Commission adopts budget, millage rate

Property taxes for city residents will rise after commissioners approved a millage-rate increase and a $191 million budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Atwell
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Did city commissioners want Stand Your Ground law repealed?

One of Sarasota's major legislative priorities was support for the repeal of Florida's Stand Your Ground law, but commissioners contend that's not for what they voted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Prior to the Sept. 19 community meeting regarding construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse information posters.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
New lift station team seeks community input on project

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum last Thursday for residents, whose faith in the project is shaken.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Proposed sites for new wayfinding signs include Palm Avenue and Main Street and the Five Points roundabout. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Downtown businesses pursue wayfinding

A Palm Avenue merchant wants signs to direct downtown pedestrians to businesses off of Main Street, but similar efforts have historically hit a roadblock.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norma Roembke, Sen. Nancy Detert and Linda Long. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 26, 2013
Tiger Bay panelists discuss Florida's economic future

A panel discussed topics ranging from the Panama Canal to water management but focused on retaining young professionals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Sharek's Chevrolet Volt charges for free at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Sarasota to get a jolt from electric-car event

A growing community of Sarasota electric-car advocates sees a National Plug-In Day event as an opportunity to break down misconceptions about the environmentally friendly vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Condo owners seek inclusion in DID

Some condominium owners are asking to be included in the DID, with the tax revenue going toward additional security to improve safety and cleanliness within the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Our View: If they get it, they spend it

On the campaign stump, Sarasota County commissioners could say they stood firm on taxes. The 2013-2014 fiscal year millage rate will not increase.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Zack Summerall posted a personal best time of 15 minutes, 32.9 seconds to finish second at the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2013
FAST FEET: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High junior Zack Summerall has developed into the Sailors' No. 1 cross-country runner over the past two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
SIDELINES

Rams run wild; Sailors notch district win; Sarasota Christian sweeps Booker; ODA tops St. Stephen's

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
15 — The number of kills Heidi Miller had in Sarasota Christian’s 3-1 loss to Southwest Florida Academy Sept. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
JUST THE STATS

160 - The number of receiving yards Sarasota's Shawn Bane Jr. had in the Sailors' 66-7 loss to Manatee Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Like many early YPG members, Nikki Taylor says that without the organization, she probably wouldn’t be living in Sarasota today.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 26, 2013
THE NEXT GENERATION

Ten years after its formation, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group founders credit the group's longevity to its balance of philanthropy, leadership and social networking.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Derek Wiberg.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 26, 2013
ODA students problem solve through innovation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learn problem-solving skills through the enthusiastic teaching of new STEM teacher Derek Wiberg.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1635 Stanford Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,023 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchat.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2013
Home in Aqualane Estates sells for $1.5 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Jaworski, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1635 Stanford Lane to Jeffrey and Gaye Clark, of Longwood, for $1.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota has tapped extra personnel and equipment to handle the heavy rainfall's effect on its wastewater systems.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat Key P&Z director resigns; Developer proposes $60 million project; Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint; Lennar to turn over HOA

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man on the Street: Rainy days on St. Armands Circle

Tourists and local business owners reflect on the three days of rain in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Big Brother of the Year Paul Davidson with his Little Antrone Thomas and Big Sister of the Year Linda Cullen and her Little Brittany Probus
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 25, 2013
Big Brother & Big Sister of the year selected

Paul Davidson and Linda Cullen selected as Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community Christian 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Marriott Residence Inn clerk was injured while trying to wrestle a firearm out of the hands of a robbery suspect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint

Sarasota Police are seeking a hispanic suspect in the early-morning robbery of a University Parkway hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The BeacHhouse is located 200 Gulf Drive N. on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 25, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef Will Manson of BeacHhouse. Join us and learn how to prepare potato-encrusted grouper in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-10 in district action Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch running back J.T. Fischer rushed for 135 yards and a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Time to Shine: Justin Fischer

After spending five years cheering for Braden River, running back Justin Fischer has found a new home this season on the Lakewood Ranch sidelines.

  • East County
  • Sports
PAL Raiders coaches Jeff Neuzil and Tim Weisman found themselves on opposing sidelines Sept. 20, when their sons Ryan Neuzil and Grant Weisman’s high school football teams squared off. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Reaching Out: Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil

East County's Tim Weisman and Jeff Neuzil have been coaching the PAL Raiders for the past seven years.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kelly and Charles Sun spent their 16th birthday Sept. 9 on the course at The Concession Golf Course practicing with the Lakewood Ranch High golf team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Dynamic Duo: Kelly and Charles Sun

Sixteen-year-old twins Kelly and Charles Sun have helped lead the Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team to a 57-1 record so far this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Patterson scores two TDs in win; Mustangs boys golf finishes second; ODA volleyball tops St. Stephen's; ODA names new baseball coach

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
JUST THE STATS

80 - The number of yards Lakewood Ranch defensive back Craig Bain returned an interception for a touchdown during the Mustangs' 42-31 victory over Braden River Sept. 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home for sale, on Santa Rosa Court in East County’s Sonoma community, is one of few resale homes on the market.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Supply and demand

As of Sept. 1, there is less than a year's supply of homes in the resale market in Manatee County, leaving real-estate professionals to wonder what that means for the recovery.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Lennar to turn over HOA

After a decade-plus of control - and uncertainty - Lennar Homes announced it will turn over the Stoneybrook homeowners association to residents by the end of the year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Heritage Harbour South CDD confronts speeding

In a non-agenda decision, supervisors voted to install radar-speed signs and create continuity with speed limits throughout its community.

  • East County
  • News
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