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  • April 10, 2013
Business Briefs

Lake Club model honored at Parade of Homes; Neal Communities tops sales record; Chamber gives awards in local health care

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East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Weather Photo: BRIDGING THE GAP

East County resident Marissa Bouchard submitted this photo of the John Ringling Causeway from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder, 88, of Longboat Key, died March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Johnny Esaw

Johnny Esaw, 87, of Longboat Key and Toronto, died April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
DeDona
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 9, 2013
April 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding

  • Longboat Key
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Carole Covino, Jane Bagot, Pat Brouder, Jane Cronin and Mary Ann Simpson prepared lunch.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Meeting

The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers Tuesday, April 9, and held a luncheon to commemorate the end of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club End of Year Awards

The Longboat Key Garden Club awarded grants, scholarships, beautification awards and plaques thanking Home & Garden Tour participants Tuesday, April 9, at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County to launch wildflower pilot project

Sarasota County commissioners directed staff to prepare a program to plant wildflowers in at the Fruitville Road and I-75 corridor during an April 9 meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds to host volunteer training

Wanted: altruistic souls with a soft spot for tiny, fuzz-covered birds.

  • Sarasota
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2013
Burglary reported at Colony

Police don't know who entered at least three units at the shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioner Joe Barbetta quickly moved to provide the funds from tourist taxes after Commissioner Charles Hines broached the subject during commission and committee reports.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County Commission increases Grand Prix funding

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 10 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League awards players

More than 300 men's tennis players attended the Suncoast Tennis League's annual Awards Luncheon April 3, at the Meadows Country Club.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2013
Crew wins third straight district title, Sarasota Scullers win gold

The Sarasota Scullers won 21 medals at the West District Championship Regatta April 6, at Haney Park in Tampa.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Proposed Walmart on Beneva Road could face delay

A representative of the property owner south of the proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market asked Sarasota County commissioners to consider extending the April 24 public hearing.

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Sunny Pervil and Pat Belford
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay End of Season Party

Grand Bay bid adieu to seasonal residents with a potluck party Monday, April 8, in the neighborhood clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall will host a special workshop on April 24 to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2013
Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall

Commissioner Jack Duncan requested a special workshop to discuss issues with the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Sanford Milter

Sanford Milter, 93, of Sarasota died April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County hires contract administrator

Sarasota County taps former Moffitt Cancer Center Grant Administrator Nancy Paradise for the position in the Office of Financial Planning.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 9, 2013
Manatee commissioners to reconsider healthcare referendum date

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners today will reconsider a date for a healthcare-related tax referendum.

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Dick Clapp, Fredd Atkins, Lou Ann Palmer, Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw, Susan Chapman, Kelly Kirschner and Elmer Berkel. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 9, 2013
Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman

At a press conference scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Federal Building, Susan Chapman will announce that 12 former city of Sarasota mayors have endorsed her candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2013
Lady Pirates blank Lady Indians

The Braden River High softball team shut out Venice 7-0 in Class 7A-District 11 action April 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Honorary chairwoman Ruth Kreindler, Michael Donald Edwards and chairwoman Lee Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2013
Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

  • Black Tie
Gayle Adema and Joyce Hunt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2013
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Tom Brokaw

  • Black Tie
Oliviah Hohneke attends the picnic with her parents.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Casey Key Picnic

The Casey Key Association hosted their annual picnic Sunday, April 7 at the Nokomis beach pavilion to get together with community members. 'It is great for people to get to know one another in a relaxed atmosphere,' said Steven Lee. 'We love Casey Key and support it.' Butchers Gourmet served dinner to 145 community members and Bryan Spainhower played Spanish guitar.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Racers get ready to take off at the 13.6 – mile race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : CaliFlorida Longboarda Cruza Palooza

CaliFlorida Surf - Skate Shop hosted Longboarda Cruza Palooza Sunday, April 7 to get long board skaters out and just to have fun. More than 100 skaters registered for the 13.2, 2.6 and 4.4-mile races. Children raced the 2.6-mile race and both amateurs and pros raced the 13.2 and 4.4-mile race. Racers ages eight to 55 participated in races around the island. 'This is what we do,' said owner Blake Parsons.

  • Arts + Culture
Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 8, 2013
April 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes; Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year; Village streets repavement planned this year; Westcoast Black Theater Troupe buys permanent home

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kiran Patel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Dream

Kelly Wright, of Fox News and 'Beyond the Dream,' filmed a segment in Sarasota Thursday, April 4, at The Francis downtown. Wright performed live jazz music and awarded local leaders who have followed in the footsteps of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ghandi.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Berteau and Debra Jacobs
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Legacy of Valor Luncheon

The Patterson Foundation celebrated the launch of its Legacy of Valor Campaign Friday, April 5, at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Conference Center. The campaign will highlight military service and patriotism in Sarasota leading up to next spring's Patriot Plaza dedication.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Johnson plays in the toy bin.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Living Kids' Day

Family Living hosted its annual Kids' Day Saturday, April 6, at Payne Park. Families and children explored the event's many summer camp and educational booths and participated in many family friendly events, including face painting, miniature horse petting and Strider bike races.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Post 9/11 era is focus of Town Hall lectures

Former President George W. Bush and former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta are among the speakers during the 2014 Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Troupe now owns the theatre building and the Binz Building, which are located near the intersection of Orange Avenue and 10th Way.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe buys venue

The performance group purchased the 2-acre site where it has been performing for the last three years.

  • Arts + Culture
Repavement of Broadway and Lois Avenue will begin in the late summer or early fall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2013
Village streets repavement planned for this year

Repavement of several streets in the Longbeach Village will begin in late summer or early fall, according to Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, who updated residents about plans at the association's meeting last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
State applauds food service at R.L. Taylor Community Complex

The community center was one of 41 that received a perfect score from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider beach maintenance and wild flowers during two regular meetings this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2013
Sarasota County Commission tackles tourist taxes

Commissioners will consider continuing an allocation of bed taxes for beach maintenance during an April 9 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will replace a subaqueous water line crossing under two bridges.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 8, 2013
Aging Bird Key water main to be replaced next year

The water line has been slated for replacement, and the city's utilities department has coated the pipe with epoxy as a preventive measure

  • Sarasota
  • News
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