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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Health-care surtax to go on the ballot

Manatee County voters will vote in June on a half-cent sales surtax to fund indigent health care.

  • East County
  • News
Lois and Jack Snow began their Relay for Life walk March 12, at Horseshoe Cove.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
RV park raises more than $33,000 to beat cancer

Horseshoe Cove residents and 91 cancer survivors teamed to beat the disease at the park's fifth Relay for Life Walk, a tradition that has brought in more than $110,000. in 10 years.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
Nolan Middle embarks on new BYOD program

As eighth-grade student Javaire Perry sits in Carrie Rainwater's science class, he pulls out his iPod and begins navigating the screen.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Payton Aaron couldn't contain his enthusiasm as he raced down the first base line.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Fulfilling lifelong dreams

More than 100 children and adults welcomed the start of the 2013 spring season during the Miracle League of Manasota's opening day.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kimmy Comito

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Kimmy Comito scored a school record nine goals for the second-consecutive game to lead the Lady Thunder to an 11-8 victory over St. Stephen's March 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
EASTER EVENTS

Local churches, businesses and organizations are offering a plethora of Easter-inspired activities during the next two weekends. Below, you'll find a listing of local happenings, including Easter egg hunts and special sunrise Easter services.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Wildcat defeated Tito's 9-5 to win the MGA Insurance Group Cup March 17.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
SIDELINES

Thunder walk off with win; Yan finishes second; GSJGA continues Winter Tournament Series

  • East County
  • Sports
4 — The number of first-place finishes Tre Gregory has posted so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2013
JUST THE STATS

4 - The number of goals Max Provost scored to lead The Out-of-Door Academy boys lacrosse team to an 8-6 victory over All Saints Academy March 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Texas Roadhouse restaurant will occupy one of the five stand-alone buildings at River Club Plaza on State Road 70.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
River Club Plaza takes shape

Texas Roadhouse is the latest business to sign on to the project off State Road 70.

  • East County
  • News
Former Republican Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who recently switched to the Democratic Party, vowed to turn “Manatee County blue” during an appearance at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards banquet.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Crist speaks as a Democrat in Lakewood Ranch

The former Republican Florida governor took shots at Rick Scott during a speech at the annual Manatee County Democratic Awards dinner at Polo Grill's Fête Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
Bill Mariotti Site Development began work on a new entrance to San Marco Plaza around Feb. 25. Work is expected to be finished within a week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
San Marco alters entrance options

For years, business owners in San Marco Plaza have been wrestling with how to make the plaza - and its large parking area - more accessible.

  • East County
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Braden River High TSA students took home 35 trophies, including 18 first-place finishes. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 20, 2013
East County schools lead state TSA competition

Braden River High School and Nolan Middle School TSA teams will advance to the national competition in June.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Manatee County library system honored; Sarasota gets public feedback on 2050 plan

  • East County
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This home in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,192 square feet of living area. It sold for $640,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 20, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $640,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Norman Malcolm, of Sarasota, sold his home at 8119 Lone Tree Glen to George Dahlbeck and Diane Briganti, of Lakewood Ranch, for $640,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Venice-based PGT named Todd AntonellI vice president of sales and marketing last year. Photo by Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2013
Pane Gain: PGT

Rebranding efforts don't have to get complicated. One large firm discovered that simplicity fits it just right.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rack attack could be on the way; Former DooleyMack executives regroup under new name

  • East County
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SCORE Association CEO W. Kenneth Yancey recently spoke at an event in Sarasota that honored local small business owners and SCORE volunteers. Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 20, 2013
Rise ABOVE: W. Kenneth Yancey

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 3501 Bayou Sound in Bay Isles has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,392 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.11 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 20, 2013
Four-bedroom Bay Isles home sells for $1.11 million

A home in Bay Isles tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Insignia Bank sold the home at 3501 Bayou Sound to Mark Montanari, of Longboat Key, for $1.11 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
O'Hara
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Lisa O'Hara joins Coldwell's Longboat Key office; Manatee Association of Realtors swears in 2013 officers; Hargaden named NRT LLC, Southeast luxury markets manager

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: EARLY RISER

Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seventy-three-year-old John Grey has carved hundreds of creations from the garage of his Palm-Aire home.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Grey

It didn't take much for John Grey to become a carver. In 1999, he drove past a sign highlighting the World Carving Headquarters in Parkersburg, W.Va. Grey exited the roadway, bought $850 worth of tools, and the 73-year-old retired State Farm worker has been carving ever since.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: RISING TO THE OCCASION

Diane Bartoszek of Myakka City submitted this photo of the sunrise prior to the Take Stock in Children 5K race March 3, near Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
8445 Sanderling Road. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 20, 2013
3 Things: On the Beach

The beach hideaway - it's everybody's favorite real-estate fantasy. Long, lazy days, the sound of the waves, good times with family and friends - it's the American Dream, Sarasota-style.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chairs Gina and Shaun Benderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

9th Annual JFCS Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Susan Barnhill, Stephanie Shaw and Debbie Haspel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2013
A Reason to Hope Luncheon

A Reason to Hope Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The Longboat Key Town Commission stays intact for 2013-14 and took a group picture for the town's website Tuesday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2013
Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated

Four Longboat Key commissioners took the oath of office for new terms Tuesday night at Town Hall. The current commission remains intact for at least another year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Jean Foster

Jean Foster, 85, of Cortez and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Margarita 'Tica' Boley

Margarita "Tica" Boley, 70, of Longboat Key died Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beckman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Patricia Anne Beckman

Patricia Anne Beckman, 69, of Sarasota, died March 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2013
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police arrest homeless man for burglaries; Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix in jeopardy; Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight; Sarasota County Public Hospital Board votes to keep Sarasota Memorial public

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 19, 2013
Sarasota Garden Club to host annual flower show

The Sarasota Garden Club will host their annual garden show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 23, and Sunday, March 24, at the Sarasota Garden Club located at 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheri Aiello and Diana Corrigan of the St. Armands Circle Association
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association March meeting

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association held their monthly meeting Tuesday, March 19, at Foxy Lady West. Members shared what's going on in their businesses and discussed upcoming Circle events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2013
Beach Road drainage dirt to remain at site

Sarasota County commissioners approved plans to stockpile 10,000 cubic yards of soil from the stormwater project for the Siesta Key public beach improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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