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Debra Jacobs, executive director of The Patterson Foundation
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
Legacy of Valor Campaign expands with new partnership

The Patterson Foundation has partnered with Manatee County for the Legacy of Valor Campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock wants to freeze the police pension plan by the end of September.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2013
Police debate service without a pension

A defined contribution option for Longboat Key union-represented police officers allows officers to put up to 35.4% of their paychecks, including social security, toward their retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Leslie Hogle accepts the award from FPCA President and Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, center. (Courtesy FPCA)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2013
Hogle's name added to Wall of Honor

The Florida Police Chiefs Association added the late Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle's name to its Wall of Honor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 25, 2013
Manatee School Board delays land sale

Manatee County School Board members delayed a vote on the sale of 18 acres adjacent to Braden River High School.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • News
We asked Pedro Reis of Circus Sarasota what's next for Nik Wallenda.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasotans answer what's next for Wallenda?

Residents gathered to watch Nik Wallenda make history by crossing the Grand Canyon on a high wire. We asked some watch partygoers what's next for Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch Nik Wallenda become the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a high wire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
June 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon on a high wire; Sarasota to welcome Wallenda home with parade; Spanish Main explores cellular tower option; Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Lakewood to hold softball camp

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team will hold its 2013 Softball Camp from 9 a.m. to Noon July 9-11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
NJCAA announces academic award winners

The NJCAA recently announced its 2012-13 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars win district crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars won the district tournament June 20-21 in Ocala to earn a berth in the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch played 10 games in four days to finish second at the Greater Orlando World Series.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

The 11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch finished second at the Greater Orlando World Series June 19-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maddie Allen watches another camper take a serve.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Summer Camps

Longboat Key Club & Resort's summer camps are in full swing with 23 campers present on a June 23. Campers took over the Key Club's Harbourside and stretched from the tennis courts to the driving range in two different outdoor camps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Cortez Bridge connects Bradenton Beach to mainland Manatee County.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2013
Survey: 51% favor Cortez Bridge rehab

Respondents showed a preference for a rehab project over replacement by a narrow margin.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Sailor Circus performers watch the live stream.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Watch Party

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celia and Faye Swartz, who braved rain to take a swim, with their father, Andy
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour kicked off the summer with its 3rd Annual Luau and Dive-In Movie. Residents swam and watched, 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island', while enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by Activities Director Allison Betts.

  • East County
  • News
An old and unused 65-foot-tall concrete television tower has stood on the east end of the Spanish Main Yacht Club property since the 1960s. This picture was taken at the entrance of the community and the tower is in the center of the photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 23, 2013
Spanish Main explores cellular tower option

Spanish Main Yacht Club residents were informed in a May 31 letter that 'Spanish Main may resume exploring the feasibility of having a cell tower placed on our common property.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Callista Marquette, 8, and Jenny Cotton, 9, battle for position during team wars.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LRHS Soccer Camp

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls soccer teams hosted their annual Mustang Soccer Camp June 17-21. Seventy players, ranging in age from 6-15, hit the field for this year's camp. During the weeklong camp, participants enjoyed skills competitions, team wars, games, prizes and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
A.J. Grande paddles at the Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key race of the SUP series

Spectators packed the beach Saturday, June 22 to watch the first race of the SUP Series. One hundred ten racers participated in either the three-mile open race or the six-mile elite race at the paddle board competition. After Rob Alfieri, the founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series, handed out awards, paddlers had demos for kids and adults to try out paddle boarding.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Agnes Cameron dances to the groovy music of her youth. She says her favorite song is “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Friday Fest at the Van Wezel

Hundreds of people lounged and danced Friday, June 22 at Friday Fest hosted by the Van Wezel. Many reminisced about the old days and jammed out as the Yesterdayze performed classics from the 60's including the Beatles, the Stones, and Steppenwolf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connor Perry, 11, helped lead the Mansota Monsters U11 Green team to a 9-1 victory over the Bay Area Sand Sharks.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rippin at the Ranch

Sixty youth travel lacrosse teams from across Florida and Georgia battled it out during the first Rippin at the Ranch Lacrosse Tournament at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The tournament began today and runs through June 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2013
June 21: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case; Whitney Beach Plaza attracts first new tenant; CHAC opens new group home; Ancient Oak Gun Club to open

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Zamsky was hired to fill to a new position of post dean of studies.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 21, 2013
New College appoints Zamsky to new position

New College of Florida appointed Robert Zamsky, associate professor of English at the College, to the newly created potion of Dean of Studies. Robert Zamsky joined New College in 2007 and received tenure in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nik Wallenda crosses Highway 41 earlier this year. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon

Head to Mattison's Sunday evening for a live viewing of "The King of the High Wire" crossing the Grand Canyon

  • Arts + Culture
Six women are in Sarasota County Jail for running a retail theft ring responsible for $2,000 in stolen merchandise from Burlington Coat Factory.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 21, 2013
Deputies arrest six for retail theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged six women with various crimes for their involvement in a theft ring Thursday, June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Allie Hueter of Sean McCutcheon Air Conditioning and Heating and Vern Johnson
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their monthly business card exchange Thursday, June 21 at the Daiquiri Deck in the Village to mingle and network with one another. Forty-five people attended where they enjoyed cocktails and appetizers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The range is located at 16800 State Road 64 E.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 21, 2013
Ancient Oak Gun Club to open

Ancient Oak Gun Club, the 24-station sporting clay club in Lakewood Ranch, will hold its public grand opening tomorrow.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 21, 2013
Local songwriter finds inspiration on wire

Sarasota musician and songwriter Rob Satori composes "Man On A Wire" as a tribute to Nik Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deputies charged Stoddard with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm Dec. 21, after Melissa Stoddard, who suffered from autism, was hospitalized weeks earlier with severe brain damage.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 21, 2013
Sheriff's Office files murder charges in abuse case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Misty Stoddard with first-degree murder in connection with the Dec. 21 death of her 11-year-old stepdaughter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Gillespie Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2013
June 20: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Police investigate Gillespie Park shooting; Fort Hamer Bridge moves closer to approval; Duany pushes environmentalists to guide city building regulations; Manatee School District names new leadership

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Whitney Beach Plaza got a new roof earlier this year and is going through a $2 million renovation to attract tenants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2013
Whitney Beach Plaza attracts first new tenant

Engel & Völkers Florida will open a second Longboat Key office in Whitney Beach Plaza this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victoria Jacobson and Yvonne Schloss
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Chamber Luncheon

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Thursday, June 20, at Tommy Bahama on St. Armands Circle, for their regular luncheon. Guests enjoyed food, drink and each other's company.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A ground-breaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art senior living facility Autumn Senior Living was held this morning.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 20, 2013
Autumn of Sarasota breaks ground

The new facility specializes in memory care and senior living.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2013
Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
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