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Mark Vanderee, a Waterline Road resident, argued the proposed development is not compatible with the rural nature of the area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Waterline Road project denied

A decision to deny a residential project situated in a rural community raises questions about the future of development in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
School board postpones budget vote

The Manatee County School Board, following the advice of Superintendent Rick Mills, delayed a decision to adopt its 2013-14 budget because it did not give the public enough time to review it.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Woolf, a Braden River High School student, performed Friday, Sept. 6, at MacAllisters on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Television show contestant is no false idol

Sam Woolf, a 17-year-old Braden River High School student, performed at MacAllisters - the place that first gave him a stage - in front of an 'American Idol' crew.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Randy Benderson, president of Benderson Development, thanks Paul Blackketter for his persistence. “This is bigger than our dream was,” Benderson said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Rowing Championships bring pride to Sarasota

The contingent behind Sarasota's winning bid to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships returned from South Korea Tuesday night and addressed the media Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 11, 2013
My View: 16 names

"A plane flew into the World Trade Center," I overheard someone say.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Late in life, unable to walk or talk, Jim Hunsader rode around the farm on his golf cart, watching the Pumpkin Festival from afar. Photos by Josh Siegel and courtesy of the Hunsader family
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
IN MEMORIAM: Cultivating a Passion

East County remembers Donald James 'Jim' Hunsader, pioneer of Hunsader Farms.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
News Briefs

Port Manatee executive director arrested; Manatee County accepts applications for seats; Cattlemen Road extension project recognized for quality; Ranch executive named to Leadership Florida class

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 11, 2013
The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Hurricane Humberto is tracking westward at 12 miles per hour.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 11, 2013
UPDATE: Hurricane Humberto lurches toward U.S.

The tropical system became the first hurricane to form in the Atlantic Ocean early this morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Braden River High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-2 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Volleyball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 25-17, 25-15, 20-25, 14-25, 15-11 in district action Sept. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nichole Peal’s favorite spot in the garden – “I like this spot because it’s the brightest. This trellis took forever to paint but it’s so beautiful here and I love the dwarf pentas.”
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Local Girl Scout Revives Butterfly Garden

Local Girl Scout, Nichole Peal, was awarded The Gold Award Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Plymouth Harbor for her efforts with reviving its butterfly garden.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 10, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

Tropical Storm Humberto forms in Atlantic Ocean; Ringling Shopping Center owners sue city of Sarasota;Save Our Seabirds vindicated

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Jose Martinez and his wife Victoria with Chef Emeril Lagasse. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2013
Emeril Lagasse gets a taste of Longboat Key

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse stopped by Maison Blanche Monday, Sept. 9, to film for his television show, 'Emeril's Florida.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig and Marnie Lawrence
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Murder Mystery Dinner

Members gathered for a Murder Mystery Dinner Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 9, 2013
School board votes to adopt budget tonight

The Manatee County School Board will vote to adopt the district's $566.9 million budget tonight.

  • East County
  • Schools
From Sept. 9-25, the intersection at Main Street and Palm Avenue will be closed for the construction of brick crosswalks. The project is the latest aspect of Main Street streetscape improvements.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2013
Palm and Main intersection closed for construction

Starting today, the intersection at Palm Avenue and Main Street will be closed for over two weeks to allow for the instillation of brick paver crosswalks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 9, 2013
Mote researcher nominated for Indianapolis Prize

Dr. Randall Wells is one of 39 nominees for the world's top animal-conservation award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies are featured throughout the trailer for the 26th season of COP.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2013
COPS to feature Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be featured on the upcoming season of COPS, which premieres Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 16-0.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2013
Mustangs remain unbeaten

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 278 to win the six-team Lakewood Ranch Invitational Sept. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
David Bayer and Garet Pearson play foosball.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu - El Shmear and Shmooze

Temple Emanu - El welcomed parents and students Sunday, Sept. 8, at Shemar and Shmooze to celebrate the first day of religious school. Participants munched on bagels and cream cheese as they caught up after a summer of being away. There are about 130 children in Temple Emanu- El's Religious School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The ODA volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian in five games Sept. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
ODA digs out win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Sarasota Christian 3-2 Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
Injuries hamper Thunder

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to Calvary Christian 43-7 Sept. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch quarterback Chad Rex threw an 85-yard touchdown in the Mustangs loss to Tampa Jesuit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2013
Lakewood falls on the road

The Lakewood Ranch High football team suffered its first loss of the season Sept. 6, falling to Tampa Jesuit 31-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2013
Quotes Observed: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

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

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sara Alfano and Kelly Rose
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 6, 2013
ALSO's 21st Anniversary Gala 'Wig Out With Us'

ALSO's 21st Anniversary Gala 'Wig Out With Us'

  • Black Tie
Hazzan Jeffrey Weber and Flora Oynick dance and laugh during the celebration.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich Service

Community members participated in Rosh Hashanah traditions Friday, Sept. 6, at Turtle Beach for the Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich service. Visiting Rabbi from Connecticut Andrew Hechtman led the group in dances and songs. Community members threw bread into the water to release their sins and start fresh in the New Year. They also blew the shofar, or rams horn, to signify a happy time. In ancient times people blew the shofar to communicate danger or celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta and Christine Robinson differed in opinion Friday on whether to tap county reserve funds for future projects.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 6, 2013
County Commissioners spar over 2014 budget

Differences of opinion on reserve fund spending took center stage at the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners financial planning workshop Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Woolf is a potential candidate on this year’s American Idol
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 6, 2013
American Idol Filming Main Street

American Idol films local Sam Woolf on Main Street

  • East County
  • News
Kitty Brooks surprises her granddaughter, Jade Voorhees, with a cookie for dessert
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grandparents Day at Braden River

Braden River Elementary students have lunch with their grandparents.

  • East County
  • News
Event speaker Dr. Carol Probstfeld with Carol Sawyer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Luncheon

The GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota held its first luncheon of the season Friday, Sept. 6, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2013
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Colony settlement extension granted; Commissioners reject Waterline Road development; Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower; County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The library is expected to open in the spring of 2014.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2013
VIDEO: County commissioners break ground at Gulf Gate Library site

Sarasota County commissioners shoveled some dirt at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Gulf Gate Library at 9 a.m. Sept. 6., at 7112 Curtiss Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Save Our Seabirds is located on a city-owned parcel at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 6, 2013
City finds no evidence of Save Our Seabirds claims

City staff reported that they found no issues over the past two months at the bird-rescue facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Community members are encouraged to visit the new SMH courtyard tomorrow and have their photograph taken for free in the inflatable snow globe.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 6, 2013
Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower

News media visited Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new Courtyard Tower for a preview before tomorrow's grand opening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners narrowly approved a millage increase and a budget for next year at a public hearing Thursday — one that saw no input from the public on the city's fiscal blueprint for 2014.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2013
City approves millage rate increase, budget

An 8.5% millage rate increase was approved by the City Commission Thursday at the first of two public hearings before the FY2014 budget and millage rate is adopted.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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