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

MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • News
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
Sarasota Police arrested nine women and eight men during a recent prostitution sting on North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
North Trail prostitution sting nets 16

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 16 people and seized six vehicles during the two-day operation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Come out for a free concert Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Cultural celebration

Bashaw Elementary School kicked off its school-wide theme of "Celebrating Diversity: Customs and Cultures of the Far East" with an assembly Aug. 30.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Daily Headlines personality Emily Walsh enjoys shooting clays at Ancient Oak Gun Club in July.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 13, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Odd hobbies every Sarasotan should try

Sarasota isn't all about fishing and golf anymore.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ralph Baranski, Caroline Liljencrantz and Carolyn Repeta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 12, 2013
'Hair of the Dog'

'Hair of the Dog'

  • Black Tie
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 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Football vs. ODA

The Booker High football team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 55-0 tonight in a non-district game.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker player Anna Massey hits the volleyball with force.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker v Riverview Volleyball Game

Booker High School faced Riverview High School Thursday, Sept. 12, for a varsity volleyball match at Riverview High School. The Rams won against the tornados with a final score of 25 to 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josie Iturrino is in favor of letting businesses play live music to attract new customers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Man on the Street: Residents sound off on Sarasota's noise ordinance

Residents respond to the newest updates on Sarasota's downtown noise ordinance. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Writer Marty Fugate has an infinite, sometimes terrifying, and hilarious knowledge of an imagined future, which he occasionally turns into science fiction anthologies.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Sept. 12: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: School Board to dish out 3% raises; Siesta Key seawall project put on hold; Deputies find two men with loaded weapons; Town attorney announces maternity leave; Out of this World

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Booker High School's new Law Academy is set up like a real courtroom.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
Van Wezel partners with Booker High Law Academy

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will begin workshops with Booker High Law Academy in October to teach them about law through theater with 'Chicago: The Musical.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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