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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Manatee County offices to close for Presidents Day

Manatee County Government offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

Music lovers, rejoice. This weekend on Longboat Key brings three concerts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, pictured in 2009, when Mote and the University of South Florida unveiled a new partnership.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2013
Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO

Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will step down from his executive role in May but remain involved with Mote for at least two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willowbrook officials have selected an independent, licensed contractor to perform the mold testing.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 15, 2013
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents

KB Home has agreed to relocate temporarily Willowbrook residents whose properties require repairs, Sen. Bill Galvano said Thursday.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Diane Muldoon and Dori Zingmond
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SPARCC Fashion Show and Luncheon

SPARCC Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with CasAntica owner Peter Migliaccio.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 14, 2013
Feb. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Love Story Contest; Longboat Key love stories; Voice of Love: Bob Amer; Hermitage Artist Retreat: Ginna Hoben

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Concession names new Head Pro

The Concession Golf Club recently announced the appointment of Dan Terlescki as its new Head Golf Professional.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Public Works Department and four other departments were praised for no injuries reported last year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 14, 2013
Zero injuries for Longboat Key town departments

Several town departments went an entire year without a recorded injury in 2012, prompting Town Manager Dave Bullock to throw a pizza party for staff last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2013
Lakewood Ranch named top 10 community

It marks the second year in a row Lakewood Ranch has been named a top selling community in national surveys.

  • East County
  • News
Dolores and Frank Infanger have been members of the Siesta Isles Security Patrol for more than 25 years. Photos by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 14, 2013
All eyes on Siesta Isles

Siesta Isles may not be the most exciting beat. But, volunteers say the constant presence of neighborhood watch discourages crime.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
News Briefs

Senate committee reviews outdoor smoking ban; Voters can track absentee ballots; Parking Operations Division returns to City Hall; Former employee steals $234,470 from business

  • Sarasota
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Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Our View: A contrast in character

Americans should be outraged and hounding Barack Obama relentlessly for his indifferent, disgraceful disdain for the four Americans who died in Benghazi, Libya.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Where are the reforms?; A call for action; Crosswalk info needed

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
Planners present roundabout project plans to residents

The Florida Department of Transportation listens to feedback from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts.

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  • News
Downtown advocate Ernie Ritz has met with city commissioners to try to gain momentum for a density overlay proposal. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
If you build it, will they come?

Density-overlay advocates say it will bring more 'obtainable' apartments and condos and a younger demographic to downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elementary school Teacher of the Year Amy Mazner, from Alta Vista Elementary
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
School Board honors Teacher of the Year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Holland still lives in the 1926 historic home she moved into in 1980, when she came to Sarasota.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Neighborhood leader wants to bring two sides together

On the North Trail, Linda Holland wants to bridge differences between residents concerned with change and developers who want to redevelop the corridor.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 14, 2013
County Commission approves $2 million spending increase

County commissioners approved the staff recommendation intended to boost baseball-field maintenance.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The more the merrier; Bay Haven students travel back in time; Caring kids

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Connie Miranda moved seven months ago to Sarasota from Leon, Mexico, with her family. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Connie Miranda

Sixteen-year-old Connie Miranda has a lot on her plate: high school, college-level courses, and she will represent The NewGate School at the regional Poetry Out Loud competition March 9, in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
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The Most Rev. John Noonan celebrates Mass. Photos by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Dorfman has worked to develop North Tamiami Trail, where he owns a condominium unit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Dorfman takes a second shot at the City Commission

NBA Entertainment founder Richard Dorfman wants to give the future leaders of Sarasota a voice and quiet anti-growth stalwarts of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit 501 at 128 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,000 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.06 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 14, 2013
Summer Cove condo sells for $1.15 million

A condominium in Summer Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Tamara Shepherd, of Moberly, Mo., sold their Unit 401C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Lana Turner, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.15 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN HOUR

Nancy Hathaway submitted this photo of a sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Federici and Suzanne Lysen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Casino Night for the Cure

Longboaters raised money for breast cancer treatment Wednesday, Feb. 13, during Casino Night for the Cure at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The ACLU filed a legal challenge on behalf of two homeless men.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
City agrees to stop panhandling enforcement

In a consent decree, the City agrees to abide by an updated 60-day injunction stopping the City of Sarasota from enforcing a solicitation law.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 13, 2013
Manatee County accepting applications for Planning Commission

Manatee County is accepting applications for a vacancy on the Planning Commission, a citizens advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on land use items.

  • East County
  • News
Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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