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  • David Conway
  • August 8, 2013
Commissioners discuss new development

After City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo criticized the commission for its lack of focus on investment, other officials spoke about the city's approach to development and how they work with one another.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputy/Pilot Brent Wineka patrols the skies of Sarasota County using a variety of high-tech tools, including night-vision goggles and infrared cameras.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 8, 2013
Helicopter unit leaves criminals no place to hide

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit won third place in a national competition in July for its use of infrared technology in apprehending robbery suspects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 8, 2013
Sheriff's program boosts arrests

Operation Booster Bumper garners another victory for Sheriff Knight's intelligence-led policing model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Riley, third from right, and Tripp Schwenk, second from right, stand with fellow athlete counselors and Happiness is Camping staff.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 8, 2013
For Jay Riley, giving back means happy campers

More than 20 years after attending a New Jersey summer camp for children with cancer, Jay Riley returned as a volunteer counselor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After six months of management, Scott and Beverly Woolridge have faced challenges but are determined to restore the club's reputation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Coca-Cola Co. got Sarasota bubbling when it filmed a commercial in August 1989 on Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 8, 2013
Moments in Time

Coca-Cola Co. got Sarasota bubbling when it filmed a commercial in August 1989 on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 8, 2013
Minnah Stein sews treasured threads

Middle-schooler Minnah Stein uses her creative talents to give back to people impacted by cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Adam Stump, 10, and Eric Hvideberg, 11, look for critters that landed in their seine net.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 8, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SEA SLEUTHS CAMP

Children scouted for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and boated Monday, July 29 to Friday Aug. 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1201 at 990 Blvd. of the Arts has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,100 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 8, 2013
Beau Ciel condo sells for $1.75 million

A condominium in Beau Ciel tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Partners in crime: Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black were 'arrested' Wednesday, Aug.7 for MDA's Lock-Up. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 7, 2013
Jailbirds for MDA Lock-Up

Susan Phillips, assistant to town manager, was 'arrested' on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mosquitos endanger more human lives then any other animal on the planet. Learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight; S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh; ourObserver.com: Mosquito management

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 8203 Regents Court has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,483 square feet of living area. It sold for $709,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2013
Regents Park home sells for $709,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 22 and July 26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sea turtles can become confused after hatching and wander toward dangerous situations.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 7, 2013
Police officer saves sea turtles

Sarasota Police Officer Derek Conley helped rescue nearly 100 hatchlings headed for the Lido Beach Resort Saturday, Aug. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team went undefeated in the group stage of the NPL Champions Cup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Chargers reach semis of Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18-22 in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Our Town: Couple celebrates 50 golden years

James and Barry Walsh, of Longboat Key, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 13, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Novak rides his bicycle nightly to the Bay Isles ponds to check on the swan family.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Swan keeper seeks family-planning support

Overpopulation is a real threat for the Bay Isles swan family. Caretaker David Novak hopes to curb the problem with a five-to-eight-year plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
Recommended budget is incomplete

Town staff produced a budget last week, but without pension cost numbers being produced at an Aug. 14 special meeting, the budget has numbers that need to be added in later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight

Manatee County will host a public meeting on the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge project from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
In advance of special meeting, commission crunches numbers

Commissioner Lynn Larson requested the following information July 19 in advance of a special meeting 9:30 Aug. 14, at Town Hall that will decide the fate of Deferred Retirement Options Program (DROP) and an early-retirement option for general employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gjoko Tasevski spent 17 years as a professional goalkeeper in Europe, before retiring at the age of 33. Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
Long Bar Pointe project supporters prepare for a special land-use meeting of the Manatee County Commission Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
UPDATE: Long Bar Pointe vote split

More than 12 hours after a special Manatee County Commission land-use meeting started at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, commissioners voted just before 2 a.m. Wednesday to nix a proposed marina, but approve a 250-room hotel planned for a 463-acre parcel of Northwest Bradenton property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fast N Fresh specializes in custom salads that offer healthy and vegetarian options.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
Commission determines retirement fate next week

The Town Commission will decide whether to give the same retirement options to general employees that it gave this year to police and firefighter/paramedics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team, which was formed four years ago, includes about 30 rowers, who range in age from 22 to 64. Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Masterful

The Sarasota Crew masters rowing team will compete in the USRowing Masters National Championships Aug. 15 through Aug. 18, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
OUR VIEW: Priceless opportunity

As this was being composed, the scene at the Manatee County Convention Center rekindled memories - those tiring days of the Longboat Key Town Commission hearings over the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed $400 million redevelopment and expansion plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Obituary: Marjorie Hammer

Marjorie Hammer, 94, of Longboat Key, died July 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Obituary: Charles Van Winfree

Charles Van Winfree, 96, of Longboat Key, died July 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Hospital hosts trunk sale benefit

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary Hospital Gift Shop will hold a two-day trunk show to benefit the hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Gail Shane
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Radio program celebrates milestone

Local Realtor liaison Gail Shane recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of her radio program, 'Gail Shane & Friends,' which airs at 10 a.m. Saturday, on WSRQ Radio 106.9 FM and 1220 AM.

  • East County
  • News
At a Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Aug. 1, Hunzeker revealed a revised $520 million budget that keeps property rates the same as today.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
County sets millage rate, presents revised budget

Manatee County commissioners set an unchanged millage rate and agreed to give money to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office to increase staff there.

  • East County
  • News
A man waits at a Sarasota County Area Transit bus on University Parkway. The Manatee County Area Transit service provides no buses on University Parkway east of U.S. 301.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
MPO commissions bus-service study

The Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization has hired a consultant to determine if mass transit - bus service - is a good fit for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Construction crews are working on the mall's concourse area. Shops will line both sides of the two-level building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2013
Mall at University Town Center construction on schedule

Developers say they have a 'strong lineup of national tenants' slated for the project.

  • East County
  • News
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