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Ryan Markley runs to the finish line.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition

More than 100 athletes paddled out into the gulf Saturday, April 20 during the first annual Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition. Competitors raced in either the 12-mile endurance race or the three-mile fun paddle. The inaugural event drew competitors from across the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwoman Alex Miller, Executive Director Kristi Dorman and chairwoman Chris Voelker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 19, 2013
Paws on the Catwalk

Paws on the Catwalk

  • Black Tie
Bev Parker, Cynthia Dennis, Roy Lawrence and Marge Wright
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Boniface Foyer Spring Fling

St. Boniface foyer hosted their annual spring fling Friday, April 19 at the Siesta Key beach pavilion to welcome friends and have a good time. The foyer is a dinner party group and hosts dinners at various parishioner's homes to meet new friends and interact with member. Approximately 100 people attended the annual spring fling. Reverend John Hall said grace and prayed for the Boston marathon bombing victims and Boston area residents as well as those in Wako, TX who suffered from the explosion at the fertilizer plant. Parishioners enjoyed chicken, pulled pork and side dishes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Quillen, Kerry Kirschner and Sheriff Tom Knight
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Low Country Boil

The Argus Foundation held a low country boil Friday, April 19, at the Sarasota Outboard Club for local politicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter; Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase; Weekend Best Bets, Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

April 19: Daily Headlines Video

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 19, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Glow-Run-Wish

Adults 21 and older can illuminate the night at the Gold Coast Eagle Distributing inaugural Make-A-Wish Glow-Run-Wish 5K-ish Fun Beer Run.

  • East County
  • News
A Sarasota County lifeguard told deputies Tom Petcher, a Hillsboro Ill. resident, pulled down his bathing suit and tried to rub his buttocks against the two girls swimming at roughly 2:30 p.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2013
Deputies arrest man for lewd acts on Siesta beach

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a 69-year-old man for exposing himself to two 14-year-old girls April 18, at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 19, 2013
Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 19, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: 6th Annual Siesta Key Beach Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness

Tribuo, Inc. is helping local organizations with individuals who have mental illness with their annual 5K fundraiser. One in four Americans will suffer from a mental illness in their life.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day' — learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Morning Headlines

Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
India's Somdev Devvaran, who defeated Jesse Levine 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4, and Ilija Bozoljac 6-4, 6-4, is among the eight in contention of winning the sixth Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2013
Sarasota law enforcement kicks of 30th Annual Special Olympics Torch Run

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies and Sarasota Police officers carried the torch in the 30th annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Friday, April 19.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2013
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

Sarasota County Area Transit will offer free rides and an open house on alternative forms of transportation April 25.

  • Sarasota
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The chain-link fence on the east side of the Ringling Shopping Center was damaged in several places during installation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 19, 2013
Vandalism continues at Ringling Shopping Center

A Lime Circle resident reported damage to the chain-link fence on the east side of the property Monday, April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Condominiums on Longboat Key are receiving huge wind insurance premium increases in the mail from Citizens Property Insurance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2013
Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase

Tangerine Bay received a more than 800% wind (hurricane) insurance premium increase this month.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 19, 2013
Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter

The nonprofit Trinity Without Borders would operate the temporary shelter for homeless at 1003 N. Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwomen Barbara Collins and Peggy Wilhelm
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 18, 2013
10th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

10th Annual Women Helping Women Luncheon

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
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Emergency medical technicians responded to a call from Erich Zimmer, a resident of the 4800 block of Old Bradenton Road, who said he was thinking about hurting himself. Paramedics
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota Police SWAT team ends late night standoff

Officers extracted a man threatening to harm himself from an apartment on Old Bradenton Road, during an altercation that began just before 12 a.m. Thursday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Berger, Robin Wild and Lynette Haskins
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Sarasota County commission to consider IT upgrade

Commissioners will decide whether to allow staff to spend up to $1.8 million on computers, laptops and servers during a regular meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
Ringling College and city collaborate to teach about drinking water

Ringling students in the Ecology of Water class develop creative ways to teach public about drinking water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gladys and Stanley Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party

Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Ann Nair and Mary Marthaler, event co-chairwomen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party

The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2013
One dead in I-75 crash in East County

A resident of North Port died in a vehicle accident on Interstate 75 Wednesday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Solar marvel featured at Suncoast Boast Show

A solar-powered pontoon boat is one of the displays at the Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota, which runs from April 19, to April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Jessica Cadorette hit a single to leadoff the bottom of the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Venice

The Braden River High softball team defeated Venice 2-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals April 16. Senior Courtney Mirabella pitched a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out 15. With the win, the Lady Pirates will host Sarasota in tonight's district championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Free summer camp kick-off party upcoming

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club will hold a free kids summer camp kick-off party April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
Riverview junior records third-place finish

Riverview High junior Kadi Pallastrone shot a 12-over par 79 to finished third in the Girls 15-18 Division of the College Prep Series at USF tournament April 6-7.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Questions remain for Warm Mineral Springs

An all-day mediation session between Sarasota County and North Port city commissioners April 17, offered a tentative plan for the future of the environmental oddity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leadoff hitter Amber Wimmer hit a triple in her first at bat.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Lakewood Ranch vs. Dixie Hollins

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Dixie Hollins 6-0 in the Class 6A-District 12 semifinals April 17. Sophomore Amanda Rak pitched a complete game, allowing one hit while striking out 13. With the win, Lakewood will host Palmetto in the district championship April 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 36-year-old Pennsylvania native sold his $16 million auto-sales software firm, HomeNet, in 2010, and currently owns DealersUnited.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 18, 2013
The man behind the plan: Jesse Biter

The Pennsylvania native and software entrepreneur moved 12 years ago to Sarasota and has a plan to bring more people downtown to live and work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 18-year-old abandoned nightclub on Old Stickney Point Road is one of the newest buildings in the south Siesta Key commercial district.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 18, 2013
Lighting offers a boon on Siesta

Old Stickney Point Road presents opportunity for redevelopment.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2013
Our View: How to stop panhandlers

It's probably safe to say a lot of Sarasotans curse Michael Barfield, the face of the American Civil Liberties Union in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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