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Beach Bites opened on Avenida Madera in Fall 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 14, 2013
Avenida Madera marketed as 'Eat Street'

The Siesta Key Village Avenida Madera road is home to new and coming eateries - and new opportunities for marketing.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County School Board officials hired Navigant, a specialized global-expert services firm, in October to conduct an audit of the district's finances, which already show a $3.4 million deficit.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2013
Auditors report findings today

Manatee County School Board members will discuss findings of a forensic audit of the district's finances at a 2 p.m. workshop.

  • East County
  • News
The site of the planned garage is now home to a 139-parking space lot.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 14, 2013
Local contractor chosen for State Street garage

The Bradenton firm will lead several public workshops and begin drafting project plans in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sheila and Joe Varady pose with Ky Thompson who dressed up as Giusseppi Verdi for the Verdi look-alike contest
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2013
Bradenton Opera Guild Winter Gala

The Bradenton Opera Guild Winter Gala honored executive director of the Sarasota Opera, Richard Russell, Sunday, Jan. 13, at Bird Key Yacht Club

  • Black Tie
Riverview’s Rachel Easterling, No. 5, tries to keep the ball away from North Port’s Kelley Mayo, No. 1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v. North Port

The Riverview Rams played the North Port Tigers Saturday, Jan. 12, at Riverview High School. Rams won 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Axtell with Ron Vedder
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc. presented its 26th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions Sunday, Jan. 13, at St. Armands Circle. The 2013 inductees included Charles and Mathias Coronas, Timothy J. Holst, and Pablo Rodriguez and family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gloria and Barry Bakal
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night at Grossinger's

Temple Beth Israel had its annual gala Sunday, Jan. 13, at Michael's on East. The theme, 'A Night at Grossinger's,' paid homage to the Catskills hotels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zandy Sanders will speak in front of a crowd of 700 people at the annual luncheon celebration in April as a representative of Girls Inc.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Girl of the Year: Zandy Sanders

Staff members at Girls Inc. announced Zandy Sanders to be Girl of the Year as a surprise Friday, Jan. 11 at their Sarasota location. Every year staff members select a girl unanimously who has shown leadership, strength, and bold characteristics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Judilee Sterne and Renee Gold
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2013
Dining with the Stars

Temple Emanu-El held their Dining with the Stars event Saturday, Jan. 12, at University Park Country Club.

  • Black Tie
Jack Black, Jack Jacobs, Jack Duncan, Jack Brill
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club January Luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club had a panel discussion with town commissioners and their opponents for the upcoming election during their monthly luncheon Friday, Jan. 11, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allison Kaffka, Bev Burdette and Melissa Ebing were eager to start the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Last Call 5K

More than 100 participants enjoyed a sunset run Jan. 12, at the Premier Sports Campus, during the Junior League of Manatee's Last Call 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kids get excited as mascot Thor makes his way to the ribbon cutting.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its new Wellness Center to students and staff Friday, Jan. 11 to promote their wellness program. Ashley Kozel donated funds for the Wellness Center on behalf of her daughters, Lexie and Gabby, who are students at the school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2013
Jan. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land; Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta; Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kids get excited as mascot Thor makes his way to the ribbon cutting.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out of Door Academy Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting

The Out - of - Door Academy opened its new Wellness Center to students and staff Friday, Jan. 11 to promote their wellness program. Ashley Kozel donated funds for the Wellness Center on behalf of her daughters, Lexie and Gabby, who are students at the school. 'The school has a comprehensive wellness program and this center goes along with that theme,' Kozel said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fifth grade girls check out their new changing station.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out of Door Academy Wellness Center ribbon cutting

The Out - of - Door Academy opened its new Wellness Center to students and staff Friday, Jan. 11 to promote their wellness program. Ashley Kozel donated funds for the Wellness Center on behalf of her daughters, Lexie and Gabby, who are students at the school. 'The school has a comprehensive wellness program and this center goes along with that theme,' Kozel said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An hour-long debate at the Sarasota Yacht Club Friday allowed Longboat Key Town Commission candidates to discuss Key issues.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 11, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission candidates debate issues

The Longboat Key Republican Party held a debate among commission candidates Friday at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Executive Director Brian Lipton poses with past president Sue Jacobson and current president Anne Virag Thursday, Jan. 10 at the AJC West Coast Florida office.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Open House

The AJC West Coast Florida Board of Directors held a cocktail party and open house as a way to welcome the new regional president and thank the past president Thursday, Jan. 10 at the AJC office on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2013
Town to participate in hazardous waste collection

Longboat Key residents can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes at no cost Jan. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Assistant County Administrator Tom Harmer, left, announced in an email the county hired an interim director of transportation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 11, 2013
Sarasota County hires interim director

Sarasota County hired former Alachua County Concurrency and Impact Fee Manager Jonathon Paul as interim director of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Department of Transportation-funded project will allow more than 230 traffic signals in Manatee County to be better coordinated with each other.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 11, 2013
Manatee County calls for caution during traffic signal project

Manatee County officials are asking drivers to use caution on county roads in coming months as traffic signals at several intersections are adjusted and retimed under the second major implementation of the Advanced Traffic Management System.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 11, 2013
Six qualify for commission election

Six qualified for the March election for two at-large City Commission seats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 11, 2013
Homebuilder notches $23 million in fourth quarter

John Cannon Homes reports a dramatic increase in sales volume.

  • East County
  • News
Singer and guitar player Larry Stokes will be among the performers.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 11, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winter Fest

Business owners in the Centre Shops plaza host a family- and dog-friendly festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Siesta Shuttle Transportation Jan. 7 launched an eBay auction for advertising space on a shuttle bus starting service this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 11, 2013
Firm to launch shuttle for Siesta

Siesta Shuttle Transportation has a 40-foot bus ready to run a route to Siesta Key beach by the end of this month.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 11, 2013
Mustangs capture No. 1 seed

The Lakewood Ranch High boys soccer team blanked Port Charlotte 4-0 Jan. 10, to capture the No. 1 seed in the Class 4A-District Tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
A stretch of northbound sidewalk will be closed during the week. Pedestrians can cross at the Bird Key Drive and Sunset Drive intersections.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 11, 2013
Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance

Crews are expected to complete the maintenance project by the end of January or beginning of February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff’s Stuff Antiques, models a sun hat (“keeps the wrinkles away,” she says) and a vintage pocketbook from Saks Fifth Avenue.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sip and Shop

Retailers and customers mingled with snacks and beverages Thursday, Jan. 10, during "Sip and Shop" at the Centre Shops plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Premier Sotheby's Realtor Debbie Rempert with Debbie Ainswort and Janice Trout
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's Grand Opening

Premier Sotheby's International Realty celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch Main Street office tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 10, 2013
Jan. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Notice to approve issued for gun club at Lakewood Ranch; Sarasota County will contract feral-hog hunters; Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week; Chinese scholar's dream takes shape one year after death

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Panelists Johnny Jackson, Jamie Miller and Andres Malave
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The event was called '2012 Election... What Happened?' and included Johnny Jackson, Andres Malave and Jamie Miller as the three panelists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 10, 2013
Community golf scores

Enjoy this week's community golf scores.

  • East County
  • Sports
A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird watch

A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town of Longboat Key saw burglaries rise when compared to last year, but total crime activity decreased in 2012.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 10, 2013
Longboat Key releases 2012 crime data

Longboat Key saw a 25% increase in burglaries in 2012 when compared to 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 10, 2013
Braden River, Lakewood Ranch lifters advance

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High girls weightlifting teams each had several lifters advance out of the Sub-District 8 Qualifier Jan. 9 at Palmetto High.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 10, 2013
Baar powers Lady Mustangs

Lakewood Ranch High senior defender Amanda Baar moved up to forward and scored a hat trick to lead the Lady Mustangs to a 3-1 victory over St. Stephen's Jan. 9 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
St. Michael to collect canned food

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is collecting canned goods for local food banks Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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