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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Jack Landman Goldsmith

Jack Landman Goldsmith, 102, of Longboat Key, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Ann Bachmann

Ann Bachmann, 76, of Chicago and Longboat Key, died March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 796 Marbury Lane has three bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,834 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.15 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $2.15 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph Manfredo, of North Venice, and Kathleen Manfredo, of Brick, N.J., sold their home at 796 Marbury Lane to Robert Emery, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $2.15 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: SEA-ING IS BELIEVING

Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
LECOM School of Dental Medicine holds grand opening

The $52 million school on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard opened in July to welcome an inaugural class of 100 students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
News Briefs

Operation targets spring break activities

  • East County
  • News
Wanda Colon shows Aletta Chapman, a student at The Academy of Home Staging, how to hang a painting.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Television host helps stage Tara home

Celebrity and staging team turns a cluttered, outdated home into one ready to be sold.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

New Saks Fifth Avenue exec has big plans for mall project; Counseling practice opens a new location; Tidewater Preserve opens dog park

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Letters to the Editor

44th Avenue extension waste of taxpayers' dollars

  • East County
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Michael and Ruth Harshman recently founded Lakewood Ranch-based Fair Divorce. The firm offers mediation for couples, and if necessary, will navigate the document preparation process required for a non-contested divorce. Photo by Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 13, 2013
Fresh Start: Ruth and Michael Harshman

Mediation services are a fast-growing segment of the legal industry. An entrepreneurial husband-wife team seeks to capitalize on the trend with a focus on divorces.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy’s Sean Kirshe says he’s eager to play college football and to further his education.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2013
Kicker signs with Statesmen

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Sean Kirshe, who plays both soccer and football, signed a national letter of intent to play football for Hobart College in Geneva, N.Y.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Courtney Mirabella

Braden River High senior Courtney Mirabella allowed two hits and struck out 12 in six innings to lead the Lady Pirates to a 10-0 victory over Manatee March 5. She also went 3-for-4 at the plate with four RBIs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2013
SIDELINES

LRHS to host free hoops clinics; ODA remains unbeaten; Leadbetter takes on new role at Concession; Birdland golf event raises $39,000

  • East County
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An Out-of-Door Academy base runner races to first base. Photos Courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2013
Cougars tame Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney High baseball team defeated rival ODA 5-1 in Class 3A-District 10 action March 5.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2013
Polo: Wildcat team wins National Inter-Circuit

Wildcat defeated Tito's 11-6 to win the USPA National Inter-Circuit 12 Goal Finals of the BMO Private Bank Cup March 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
In the highlight of his military career, John Zorack sat in the presidential reviewing stand with President Richard Nixon at Nixon's 1962 inauguration.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: John Zorack

John Zorack remembers everything so that his grandchildren never wonder, "What did Grandpa do?"

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,086 square feet of living area, sold for $785,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2013
Home in Country Club Village sells for $785,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andre and Letty Taburiaux, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 8056 Royal Birkdale Circle to Paul and Kathleen Melnichuk, of Ontario, Canada, for $785,000

  • East County
  • Real Estate
East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: Benchmark View

East County resident Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a sunset at Jiggs Landing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A checkerboard lawn dotted with modern sculpture is just one of the surprises in the gardens that surround the historic Austin/Chaplain home in Whitfield Estates. Photo courtesy of Detlev von Kessel and Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Glorious Past, Glorious Present

In its latest incarnation, one of Sarasota's most legendary homes continues to dazzle.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Phil and Julie Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2013
'Madcap Evening: The Anniversary Edition'

'Madcap Evening: The Anniversary Edition'

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Barbara Ackerman and Flori Roberts pose with guest speaker Anne-Marie Slaughter, center.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2013
Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

Renaissance Luncheon 'Redefining Balance'

  • Black Tie
Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, Suzanne Atwell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2013
Chapman, Atwell and Dorfman advance to runoff

Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman all qualify for a runoff election. The runoff election will be held Tuesday, May 14.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incumbents Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans all retained their Town Commission seats.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2013
Incumbents win re-election to Longboat Commission

Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Terry Gans and Phill Younger won re-election to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susan Chapman celebrates after learning she was the frontrunner in the election.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: City Commission Candidate Watch Parties

City Commission candidates gathered Tuesday, March 12, to watch election results with friends and family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Gordon with her mother, Marle Abramson Kaplan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Marle Abramson Kaplan's 90th Birthday Party

Marle Abramson Kaplan rang in the big 9-0 Tuesday, March 12. Her daughter and friends threw her a surprise party at The Lazy Lobster, where another 10 friends were waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2013
Commission takes tax to public

The levy of a discretionary indigent healthcare sales surtax will go on the ballot this summer.

  • East County
  • News
A gray BMW SUV driven by David Connolly, of Anna Maria, landed upside down in the garden area of Avignon Villas condominium. Courtesy Longboat Key police.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2013
UPDATE: Alcohol possible factor in crash

A car flipped multiple times Monday night in the 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive and landed on its roof, critically injuring its driver.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 12, 2013
Siesta Key beach earns another ranking

Gogobot users rank Siesta Key public beach fifteenth best international beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Albaum and Lois Barson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Ira Singer, a former district superintendent of schools, and vice mayor David Brenner were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One spot in the middle of the Key had signs placed for all six candidates this past week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Election Day

Voting is currently underway at Longboat Island Chapel and Town Hall. Polls close at 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 12, 2013
Sunshine complaint filed against city's State Street decision

The legal action alleges that the scoring and ranking of bidders on the $7.3 million State Street Parking Garage was changed outside of a public "sunshine" meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ArtisTree Design and Dine Contest team unveils the landscaping plans for contest winners Missy and Kevin Cooper.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 12, 2013
Design and Dine Contest landscaping unveiled

When Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper returns from work after April 25, he and his wife Missy won't have to feel far from the island in their Bent Tree home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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