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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Andrew Giddens

Lakewood Ranch High junior catcher Andrew Giddens hit a two-run single to break a scoreless tie and help propel the Mustangs to a 4-2 victory over North Port in pool play of the Red Bracket of the Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
Wildcat celebrates after surging past Tito’s 11-8 to win the USPA R.A.U. Final of All Children’s Guild Cup March 31. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2013
Wildcat surges past Tito's

Nicolai Galindo scored four goals to lead Wildcat to an 11-8 victory over Tito's in the USPA R.A.U. Final of the All Children's Hospital Guild Cup March 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mariah Boudreaux has taken up lettering for fun. This quote, left, is one of her own creations.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2013
East County student shares hope and help for struggling teens

Greyhawk Landing resident Mariah Boudreaux, 18, wants teens to know they aren't alone.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob McNutt teaches a few times a year for WorldatWork, a professional human resources organization.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2013
Your Neighbor: Bob McNutt

Bob McNutt lives his life in chapters.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home in Heathfield, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,111 square feet of living area, sold for $650,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2013
Heathfield home sells for $650,000

A home in Heathfield tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Robert Stack, of Sarasota, sold his home at 7635 Heathfield Court to Richard and Jacqueline Hull, of Newbury, United Kingdom, for $650,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Douglas Grosso
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Business Briefs

Premier Sotheby's hires new broker associate; Business broker sees opportunity in Manatee; Ryland Homes adds new model to Arbor Reserve

  • East County
  • News
East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: EVENING EMBRACE

East County resident Paddi Juliano submitted this photo of herself holding her son during sunset at Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 6453 Gulfside Road has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,326 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,725,000. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2,725,000

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Marjorie McCorkle sold their home at 6453 Gulfside Road to Ronald Brown Jr., of Wilmington, Del., for $2,725,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 3, 2013
St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business

The company capitalizes on 'special touches' that go the extra mile with clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Flashy Sunset

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1715 Prospect St.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

  • Arts + Culture
Chairwomen Margie Lee and Debbie Partridge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2013
WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello

Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello, 91, of Longboat Key, died March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 2, 2013
Siesta Key beach listed No. 2 on Tripadvisor for 2013

Siesta Key public beach was listed as No. 2 on the top 25 beaches in the United States right after Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina, Hawai, on tripadvisor's 'Best of 2013.'

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2013
St. Armands home sells for $4.25 million

The sale price is the highest amount paid for a St. Armands Key home since 2007.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2013
Lakewood Ranch elementary students invited to White House

Michelle Obama invited five B.D. Gullet Elementary students to help plant a vegetable garden on the White House lawn Thursday, April 4.

  • East County
  • News
Lexi's family and friends wear lime-green shirts with "Lexi's Paw Pals" written in cursive on the back, to recognize a program at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue named in her honor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 2, 2013
Broken Egg Restaurants hosts fundraiser for Lexi Brown

Brown, a 10-year-old fifth-grader at Gene Witt Elementary, was shot dead by her father in January.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

The city of Sarasota will hold a meet and greet with six candidates for deputy chief of Sarasota Police at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

Residential rental apartments being considered for the land, which stretches between Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioner Lynn Larson was furious with a request by the former town manager to gain retirement status to gain access to the town's health insurance plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request

The Longboat Key Town Commission also whittled down a list of town attorney candidates to two at Monday night's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder voted to approve the North Trail Overlay District.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay

City commissioners also approved a request to install blue LED lights on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period

From March 6 to March 22, Susan Chapman collected $2,425; Atwell collected $700; and Dorfman collected $600 in campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hailey Fritschle and her sister, Diana
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Easter Egg Hunt

Families gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Gulf Gate Saturday, March 30, for the church's annual Easter egg hunt. Children and their families grabbed their baskets and set out in search of eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yostina Tadros
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Incarnation Easter Egg Hunt

Church of the Incarnation hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 30. Children and their families enjoyed face painting, visiting with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch sophomore Colton Chupp pitched a complete game, allowing three hits in the Mustangs 4-2 victory over North Port March 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota High baseball teams were five of 24 teams from across the state that participated in the 28th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25-28.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Police Department warns scooter owners

Reports about stolen mopeds and scooters prompts police to encourage owners to consider alarm systems or garage storage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sheriff's Office cites 11 stores for underage sales

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an undercover operation from March 11 through March 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Jungle Gardens launches live Flamingo Cam

The new technology will allow anyone to view a live feed of the gardens from a computer or mobile device.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 1, 2013
April 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan McCool, Trish Ivey, Linda Ploger and Karen Koblenz
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

The Woman's Exchange held their annual volunteer appreciation luncheon Monday, April 1 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edwina Oliver
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Yaryna Klimchat
  • April 1, 2013
Superintendant names Oak Park principal

Sarasota County Superintendant of Schools Lori White picks former Phoenix Academy Director Edwina Oliver as principal of Oak Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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