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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Sept. 5: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Siesta Key Association board members share a laugh during the organization's June meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2012
County staff will speak at SKA meeting

Sarasota County Project Manager Curtis Smith will answer questions from members of the Siesta Key Association about public beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Tim McGonegal has served as superintendent of Manatee County Public Schools since January 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Manatee superintendent announces retirement

Tim McGonegal will retire Feb. 28 for personal reasons.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2012
Camera system could soon enter the picture

The town met last week with three vendors to discuss a license-plate recognition system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo by Jack Elka Key Club General Manager Michael Welly said Friday, Aug. 31, that the resort has always had a "Plan B" — i.e. filing a new application.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2012
New application could revive Key Club plan

The application for the Key Club's $400 million Islandside project is dead, but the project could get new life.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon asked Longboat Key commissioners for an extension to re-open the resort Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2012
Colony decision delayed

The Town Commission will discuss Sept. 24 an extension to re-open the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort. The current deadline is Dec. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Norman says "hi" to his mother, Carly, who was used to start SMART's driving program about seven years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
PONY UP:Norman finds an East County home

Norman is the newest pony at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Don't give up; lessons learned

It's probably human nature to engage in that old cliche, 'Monday morning quarterbacking' - second-guessing how and why your team lost.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Kirstina Ordetx, The Pinnacle Academy founder and director, says she is excited about the school’s permanent location.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Pinnacle finds forever home

The property gives The Pinnacle Academy room to expand in the future.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2012
By the numbers: Code Enforcement counts

During the first seven months of the year, code enforcement handled a total of 596 violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donna Heffner, left, helps excavate a nest Sunday evening on Longboat Key’s public beach. One live turtle was found stuck under the sand, and the Longboat Key Turtle Watch team helped it and five turtles rescued from other nests into the Gulf.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2012
Turtles leave nesting mode after record season

Sea turtles will continue to hatch in the next two months, but turtles are unlikely to lay new nests this season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 26 Baby mama drama 5:52 p.m. - 7300 block of 53rd Avenue E. and 73rd Lane E. Information Only. A woman said that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend, with whom he is expecting a child, showed up at his house and began yelling at the current girlfriend. The ex followed the woman and yelled obscenities after she got in her car and left. Police told the woman that her boyfriend's ex-girlfriend's actions weren't criminal.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The headworks facility is where the wastewater treatment process begins. Sewage is piped into the concrete facility, which uses gravity and a large filter system to remove solids from water.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Manatee County prepares for infrastructure improvements

Here's a look at Manatee County's FY 2013 Capital Improvement Program projects in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Nicholas and Christian Hughes
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

Our Town 9.06.12

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cops' Corner

Cops' Corner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Obituary: William R. Hoff

Obituary: William R. Hoff

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Obituary: Francine Cetron

Obituary: Francine Cetron

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,657 square feet of living area sold for $750,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2012
Home in Riverdale sells for $1.5 million

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Windsor plans another facility

Developers of The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch plan to build an independent-living facility in Lakewood Ranch that will offer seniors more living options.

  • East County
  • News
Kids Supergym in Lakewood Ranch celebrated its 10th anniversary Sept. 3.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Central West Coast Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association has installed its new board of directors.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

DD 6 adopts FY2012/2013 budget; ODA teacher offers early childhood music class; Authorities seeking information in hit-and-run; FPRA names new board

  • East County
  • News
Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Anita Cox took this photo in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Eva Rey
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall update

Those who have lived in Florida long enough to recognize the waxing and waning seasonal population will inevitably ask about the summer workload at Town Hall, the number of service requests we receive, and where I am going for my vacation this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 5, 2012
A reason to remember

Pam Eubanks commemorates the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Lakewood Ranch freshman A’Shawn Angel ran for a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give the Mustangs a 14-7 lead.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Lakewood Ranch High bests Braden River for third straight time

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated 21-7 its rival Braden River for the third straight time in its season opener.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates after defeating rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 in its season opener Aug. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Lady Mustangs rally past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood team came back to defeat rival Braden River 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 Aug. 28 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mason Fischer
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mason Fischer

Thirteen-year-old running back Mason Fischer threw a touchdown pass and rushed for another touchdown to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Pee Wee team to a 24-0 shutout victory over the Manatee Wildcats Aug. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Meteors 10U travel baseball team captured the IBC Nations Summer Slugfest Championship Aug. 24 to 26, in Bradenton.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2012
Sports Briefs 9.06.12

ODA volleyball opens season with win; EMB dedicates field house in honor of former players; Meteors win slugfest

  • East County
  • News
Unit 1302 at Fairway Bay, 1926 Harbourside Drive, has two bedrooms, three baths and 1,626 square feet of living area. It sold for $295,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2012
Grand Bay condominium sells for $917,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 20 and Aug. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • September 5, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Scissors Coup

This week's deal features the Scissors Coup, so-called because it cuts communications between the two defenders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. A group of homeless people gathers across the street from Five Points Park recently.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 4, 2012
Commission discusses increase in homeless arrests

Over the past four weeks, Sarasota police have made 55 arrests in the Five Points area related to vagrancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Strawberry filled Berliners with powdered sugar were on display at the Siesta Key Farmers Market Sunday, Sept. 1.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Farmers Market

Every Sunday since October 2008 vendors and patrons have made their way out to the Siesta Village Plaza to enjoy the Siesta Key Farmers Market.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nicole Kaney often enjoys a kale salad with dinner.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

Sarasota resident Nicole Kaney shares her dish for one of her favorite healthy foods - kale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

  • Sarasota
  • News
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