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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
St. Armands BID seeks 10-year extension

The special taxing district will expire Sept. 30, 2013, without a successful referendum vote by landowners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Our View: The county races ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Representatives of Benderson Development, Taubman Centers and Manatee and Sarasota counties participated in the groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Mall Madness: Construction for a mega mall begins

Officials broke ground Oct. 15, on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
David Gayler said his experience in Manatee County, while serving as an assistant superintendent for 10 months in 2001 under then-superintendent Dan Nolan, was the main reason he agreed to temporarily leave retirement behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Gayler takes helm of Manatee Schools

David Gayler started Oct. 15, as interim superintendent.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
East County walkers take steps to fight breast cancer

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will be held Oct. 20. Individuals will have the opportunity to enroll in a long-term cancer study during the event.

  • East County
  • News
Fruitville Grove offers a variety of seasonal vegetables each week at San Marco Plaza's Friday Farmers Market.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Market plans put on hold

LWR Main Street's Saturday farmers market won't re-open this season, but San Marco Plaza's market will expand.

  • East County
  • News
The vacant property at 521 Broadway is owned by First America Bank.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Voters have their say on rezoning questions

Two questions on the Nov. 6 Longboat Key ballot will seek to increase the Key's density by adding a total of six single-family homes on two parcels.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
News Briefs

Rodeo to benefit cancer research; Manatee Animal Services extends hours; Boutique starts head-wrap exchange

  • East County
  • News
ODA quarterback Evan Wilson scrambles for yardage on the Thunder's opening possession.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Wilson sets passing mark

ODA senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed 5,000 passing yards for his career while leading the Thunder to a 27-14 non-district win Oct. 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior David Marvel knew nothing about cross-country when he joined the Seminoles cross-country team as a freshman. Now four years later, Marvel has cut his time in half and is Southeast’s team captain and top runner. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Record-Setter: David Marvel

Southeast High cross-country runner David Marvel has lopped more than 18 minutes off his cross-country time since joining the Seminoles four years ago.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Siena Kelley

Braden River High sophomore Siena Kelley finished with 14 kills, 10 digs and four aces in two games to help lead the Lady Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Palmetto Oct. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Audit Committee Vice Chairman Lynn Lineman presented to the School Board the recommendation to contract with Navigant for auditing services.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
Navigant hired to conduct school board budget audit

The national firm will complete a forensic investigation of the Manatee County School Board's budget.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Summer homework yields full fall schedule at Ed Center

The Longboat Key Education Center's fall semester begins Oct. 22, and offers many new programs, along with perennial favorites.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Aposporos will step down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber President Tom Aposporos said following his resignation later this year, he will devote more time to his real-estate business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy honored Bart Russell at a recent reception organized by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns in honor of Russell's retirement. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Russell shows love for everything small town

Key resident Bart Russell recently retired from small-town advocacy but hopes to promote communities through a new web portal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Elliott Fishman

Samuel Elliott Fishman, 75, of Tampa, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Ryan Kelly

Dr. Joseph Ryan Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Oct. 11. He was 81 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Corbino Jr. is pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Full speed ahead: Michael Corbino Jr.

Michael Corbino Jr. is living his childhood dream on the professional motorcycle riding circuit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 655 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,779 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2012
Condominium in Grand Bay sells for $2.97 million

A condominium in Grand Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edward Burke and Julie Burke, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit PH3101 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Deborah Renwick, trustee, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for $2.97 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sudakoff Foundation awards grant; Eight Cedars employees receive CPR certification

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Manatee County Commission approves lower permit fees; Soccer tournament scores big for Lakewood economy; New University Park eye center offers retina care

  • East County
  • News
This home at 12608 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,842 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.1 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2012
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Theresa Matus, of Redington Shores, sold their home at 12608 Elgin Terrace to Harold and Debra Wheeler, of Somerset, Pa., for $1.1 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties Ltd. reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, for an outright acquisition of the entire club and its assets for an undisclosed price.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Ocean Properties to purchase the Key Club

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ethan Holley, 7, loaded up on breakfast with his dad, Andrew , and brother, Hudson, both not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Donuts with Dads

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School feasted on doughnuts Oct. 15 and Oct. 16, as the school's Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Donuts with Dads event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2012
Financing stalled on maintenance facility

Financing for Lakewood Ranch's new maintenance facility has been stalled until the Inter-District Authority secures completes the permitting process.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 16, 2012
Oct. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Recording secretary Gerri Nagle, Vice President Vivian Leahey, Corresponding secretary Mary Ann Fair and President Michaele McKenna
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome back luncheon for St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild held their welcome back luncheon at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bernadette DiPino will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 16, 2012
City Manager names new police chief

Bernadette DiPino is the first woman to lead Sarasota's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tommi Arlegbetingbe, Devin Miller and Babatosin Arlegbetingbe traveled from the U.K. for the championship.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Strider World Championships

Strider bike riders ages 2 through 5 traveled from all over the world Saturday, Oct. 13 for the Strider World Championships. Racers used their feet to pedal over the Sarasota BMX track to compete for world titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2012
Developer announces Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to open model homes in the Esplanade by Siesta Key in early 2013.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Helen Dixon, a class of 1964 Booker alumna, and Charlie Jones IV
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Homecoming

Booker High School hosted its homecoming game Friday, Oct. 12 against LaBelle High School. Booker defeated LaBelle 27 - 0, and fans enjoyed cheering from the stands and watching a halftime show from the band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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