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  • July 18, 2013
NEWSBRIEFS

Sarasota Memorial Hospital moved up two spots in U.S News and World Report's rankings of the top hospitals in Florida, to sixth best in the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore
  • July 18, 2013
MY VIEW: 'Depiction' is key before placement of statue

The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima means different things to different people - usually based on different sets of "facts" - so real knowledge of history is important.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Kyle Pearson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota County Dirty Jobs Camp

Campers rolled up their sleeves and got messy Tuesday for Sarasota County's Dirty Jobs Camp at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioners also said the Siesta Key Beach pavilion represents an example of the Sarasota School of Architecture’s modern design movement.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2013
Moments in Time

Sarasota County commissioners applied historic designations to the Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach pavilions because they represent public buildings constructed as part of Sarasota's post-World War II building boom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 18, 2013
Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

  • Sarasota
  • News
Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2013
WEATHER PHOTO: Sarasota

Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 3421 Edmondson Court has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,339 square feet of living. It sold for $1,610,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2013
Four-bedroom Hudson Bayou home sells for $1,610,000

A home in Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Kathryn Rosenberg sold their home at 3421 Edmondson Court to Robert Miller and Sandra Faircloth, of Villanova, Pa., for $1,610,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,639 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Bellacosa, Linda Buntjer, Jeanne Larranaga and Dawn Fertig
  • By Mindy Towns
  • July 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour celebrated the Fourth of July late with a patriotic potluck July 12, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

  • East County
  • News
After two days of departmental budget presentations, commissioners approved a preliminary operating millage rate not to exceed 3.1728 by a 3-2 vote.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 17, 2013
Preliminary city millage rate rises

Concluding two days of budget workshops, the City Commission narrowly approved a preliminary millage rate for 2013-14 that represents an 8.48% increase over last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristina Atkinson and Pat McDonald from Meals on Wheels PLUS
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New York Hair Ladies Night Out

New York Hair in Bradenton held its first Ladies Night Out July 16. Attendees got consultations on hair, make-up and fashion while also enjoying wine and snacks.

  • East County
  • News
Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, worked on the Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and co-directed the 2003 hit Brother Bear.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign

Animator Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, has started a grassroots campaign to fund an animated feature film.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Healthy Start Coalition provides professional services for pregnant women, infants and new families in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 17, 2013
Healthy Start Coalition announces keynote speaker

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota Inc. annual meeting will take place Sept. 26 at Sarasota Laurel Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
PDQ is currently constructing a new building at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail between Rooms to Go and the Sarasota County School Board offices.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 17, 2013
PDQ Chicken to open in Sarasota

After purchasing land at 5160 S. Tamiami Trail, PDQ Chicken is set to open in September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern was founded by Harner and his family in 1976.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 17, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Crow's Nest

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Steve Harner and Chef Mike Leopold of the Crow's Nest in Venice. Learn how to make Bouillabaise in this week's in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Concession home sells for $2 million

The home at 8407 Farintong Court, in The Concession, was the highest sale within the community in 18 months.

  • East County
  • News
On Tuesday, July 16, Sheriff Tom Knight presented a check for $3,000 to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing, a non-profit group that provides tutoring and summer camps for local kids.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Sarasota Sheriff donates $3,000 to youth group

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office donated seized funds to Brothers and Sisters Doing the Right Thing Tuesday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Violent and nonviolent crime has decreased in Sarasota County in the first half of 2013 compared to 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Sheriff's Office reports drop in crime

Crime in Sarasota County has fallen 10% in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same timeframe the previous year, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Layna Ryser
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Children donate to Locks of Love

East County residents Layna Ryser and Allee Lowry may only be 4 and 3 years old, respectively, but the girls are eager to help children who are ill.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Heise used his phone to snap this picture of what he calls a “fire egg.”
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: 'Fire egg' captured in reader photo

As Lakewood Ranch Town Hall's director of operations, Ryan Heise has seen plenty of birds in their natural habitat.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kathy and Jim Keebler took their new RV on a 4,700-mile trip to see friends and family primarily in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Tennessee. They returned July 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
East County couple reflects on summer road trip

After a 25-day, 4,700-mile road trip in their new RV, Jim and Kathy Keebler couldn't be more in sync about their new way to travel together - in their Class C RV.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
District revisits gatehouse options

Supervisors now are considering two options, both of which eliminate or reduce the presence of gate attendants.

  • East County
  • News
Contractors already have begun framing several apartment buildings and pouring slabs for other structures, such as this future parking garage.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Ranch Lake Apartments construction begins

Ranch Lake Apartments, which now are under construction on 48 acres behind the State Road 70 Walmart, is under new ownership.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
SMR preps for market changes

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is proposing changes to its Northwest Sector Development of Regional Impact.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Waiting begins on FISA rowing bid

Officials presented their case to IFRA officials July 14, to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: LEGOLAND tickets are back

East County-based Foundation for Dreams, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic camping programs for children with special needs, has been chosen again to participate in LEGOLAND Florida discounted tickets.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bagley-Bonner says the graffiti turned out to be an opportunity for the congregation to reflect, learn and celebrate.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
OUR TOWN: Graffiti yields object lesson

An unusual bit of graffiti became an object lesson for an East County church July 7. A Star of David was spray painted on an outside wall of Faith United Church of Christ some time around July 4. The pastor discovered it on Friday, July 5, while walking to work from the bus stop.

  • East County
  • News
Liam Schultheis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2013
Liam Schultheis reports to Town Hall

There's a new face on the Longboat Key Town Commission dais: Liam Schultheis took a break from festivities at the Fourth of July Freedom Fest to pose for a picture in the chair typically occupied by Mayor Jim Brown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police-service technician Richard Brey
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2013
Brey investigates retirement scene

Police-service technician Richard Brey has investigated many crime scenes, but now he's checking out a new scene: retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Breakout sessions were led by presenters Mike Bell, Donna Dunio and Norm Olshansky.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 17, 2013
Non-profits seek to engage new generation of givers

Leaders in the not-for-profit community welcomed insight about reaching out to the millennial generation, during the 2013 Fundraisers Forum.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association's board selected JHM Financial Group to be the resort's developer and to seek settlements from Colony-affected parties.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 17, 2013
New Colony info frustrates commissioners

Information the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's selected developer, JHM Financial Group, submitted to the town irked commissioners and gave them more cause for concern.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Former Riverview High wide receiver Rod Miller trains athletes of all levels and skill sets through his company, GLC Athletics.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 17, 2013
Under the radar

Riverview High alum and ODA conditioning and strength coach Rod Miller founded GLC Athletics in 2008, as a way to help area athletes hone their athletic abilities.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 17, 2013
Restrictions will rock the boat

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider a revised ordinance that Longbeach Village residents oppose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics held water assessment-review training both in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort pool last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 17, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue enhances water safety

Firefighter/paramedics received training last week from Sarasota County lifeguards to learn water-assessment review and how to launch a new Jet Ski from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County is attempting to collect $84,000 from the town to fund the island's trolley route.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 17, 2013
Town holds firm on trolley payment

The town of Longboat Key won't pay Manatee County for a trolley service when no other municipality is paying for the same service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 17, 2013
Pension board members are on the decline

Both Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics appointed to the new pension board have walked out of recent meetings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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