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January 16, 2013

Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

East County
Cops Corner

Jen Blanco
January 16, 2013

Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
January 16, 2013

Riverview alum returns home

Lakewood Ranch resident and former MLB pitcher Troy Mattes was named Extra Innings Sarasota's new coordinator of pitching instruction.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Athlete of the Week: TY McLeod

Lakewood Ranch High wrestler Ty McLeod went 5-0 to win the 160-pound weight class Jan. 5, at the Third annual Kiwanis Classic At The Ranch Wrestling Tournament.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Just the Stats

0 - The number of goals the Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team allowed in its 4-0 victory over Port Charlotte Jan. 10, to capture the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District 11 tournament.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
January 16, 2013

Vitale earns Hall of Fame induction

ESPN college basketball analyst and Lakewood Ranch resident Dick Vitale this month was named to the NSSA's Hall of Fame.

East County
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
January 16, 2013

His Father's Son: John Neal

The luxury homebuilding market could be on the verge of a full-blown rebound in 2013. John Neal, of John Neal Homes, has a prime spot to capitalize on the surge.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

News Briefs

Manatee County calls for caution during traffic signal project; Two killed in East County crash; Manatee County commissioners want Hunzeker to delay retirement

East County
News

Robin Hartill
January 16, 2013

Highwaymen: Behind the scenes

For the 26 Highwaymen artists, painting was a means of escape from the oppressive policies of the Jim Crow South.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
January 16, 2013

Circus Ring of Fame adds three acts

Fans of the big top, from as far away as California, and Romania, packed St. Armands Circle's Central Park Sunday, Jan. 13, for the 26th Circus Ring of Fame Inductions.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
January 16, 2013

BUSINESS OBSERVER

Erika Mudafort now at Salon at St. Armands; Terry's Framing remains open at the Centre Shops; Cedars unveils its new menu

Longboat Key
News

Adam Hughes
January 16, 2013

A home on Lido Key sells for $6.35 million

A home on Lido Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Sam Norton, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1219 Westway Drive to Scott Ramsey, trustee, of Sarasota, for $6.35 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Katie Hendrick
January 16, 2013

Circle update: Sayonara sushi, hello hamburgers

The pink quadrant loses one restaurant, gains another.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lou Newman submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
January 16, 2013

A home in Knightsbridge sells for $950,000

A home in Knightsbridge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert Kloss, of University Park, sold his home at 7328 Barclay Court to Werner Baumgartner, trustee, of University Park, for $950,000.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Allan Tremmel submitted this photo of jet plumes taken over the Lexington subdivision in Parrish.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs Braden River

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team shut out rival Braden River 4-0 in a Class 4A-District 11 semifinal match Jan. 16. Lindsay Martinez notched her first two-goal match of the season to lead the way for the Lady Mustangs. Angelica Rego and Talia Falco each scored a goal. Goalkeeper Alex Latham had two saves. The Lady Mustangs fired off 17 shots - seven of which were on goal - while Braden River had five shots. Braden River goalkeeper Katerina Elliott had three saves. With the win, Lakewood will host No. 2 seed Venice in the district championship Jan. 18. Game time is set for 7 p.m.

East County
Sports

Katie Hendrick
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Wine Tasting

Save Our Seabirds hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Katie Hendrick
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Fashion Show

Grand Bay of Longboat Key held its annual fashion show Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. J McLaughlin was the featured designer.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
January 16, 2013

Jan. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Overnight mooring causes sinking feeling; County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet; Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch; Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41; Highwaymen: Behind the scenes

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
January 16, 2013

Man arrested for Lido Key burglary

Sarasota police arrested Francis Gerry Monday morning after he allegedly burglarized a time-share unit. He is a suspect in a string of similar incidents.

Longboat Key
News

Roger Drouin
January 16, 2013

Wallenda wants to highwire walk above U.S. 41

The performer needs approval from both the city and the state before the event.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Canterbury

The Out-of-Door Academy played Canterbury in the quarterfinal match Tuesday, Jan. 15, at The Out-of-Door Academy. The Lady Thunder shut out Canterbury with a final score of 6-0. ODA will play Shorecrest Prep Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Northside Christian

Sarasota Christian played Northside Christian during the girls soccer quarterfinals Tuesday, Jan. 15, at The Out-of-Academy. Sarasota Christian beat Northside Christian 3-1. Sarasota Christian will advance to the district semifinals and face-off against top-seed St. Stephen's.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: End of the Dial Tone Retrospective Art Show

Local musicians and artists, who collaborate in experimental live performances, known as The End of the Dial Tone Radical Experimental Collaborative Music Band Band, held a retrospective art show Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Clothesline Tees. The art show featured art, photography and video footage collected throughout live performances, as well as instruments and stage props used in the past.

Arts + Culture

Jen Blanco
January 16, 2013

ODA, Sarasota Christian advance

The Out-of-Door Academy and Sarasota Christian girls soccer teams both won their Class 1A-District 8 quarterfinal matches Jan. 15.

East County
Sports

Alex Mahadevan
January 16, 2013

Patterson cites Big Pass as topic to watch

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson discussed the future of Big Pass, term limits and speed limits with the Siesta Key Condo Council, Jan. 15, at a Siesta Key Condo Council meeting.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

River Club resident moderates panel

River Club resident and retired broadcaster Fulton Lewis moderated a panel discussion for the Broadcasters Club of Florida Friday, Jan. 11, at Sara Bay Country Club.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Production team announces grants

Salt & Light Productions, a Lakewood Ranch-based, award-winning project of the Center for Faith and Freedom, has awarded cost-sharing grants for the production of multi-media presentations for the following organizations and agencies: Amazing Love Healing Ministries, Fairy Tail Endings, Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota, National Association of Professional Agents and New Vision for Independence.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Mario Andretti headlines opening

Race Car legend Mario Andretti is coming to town.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Palm-Aire Country Club members spread holiday cheer

Members of the Palm-Aire Country Club's 9 and 18-hole men's and women's golf associations, along with other club members, collected nearly 300 toys throughout the holiday season to donate to Toys for Tots.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

Dessert auction raises $1,200

East County ladies were the leaders of a "sweet" fundraiser held in December for Temple Emanu-El Religious School.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 16, 2013

ODA graduate makes Dean's List

GreyHawk Landing's Marina Kyte, a 2012 graduate of The Out-of-Door Academy, has made the Dean's List for the fall semester at High Point University in High Point, N.C.