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Kurt Schultheis
August 30, 2012

Summer projects in the works

There's a new look for South Palm Avenue, just in time for the upcoming season. Two more downtown projects will begin soon.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
August 30, 2012

County staff is in for an organizational overhaul

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid wants to increase accountability and break down communication blockages among departments.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

News Briefs

Sheriff's Office lends staff for RNC security; Siesta Key Village radio ads continue

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
August 30, 2012

Three-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1.22 million

A home on Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Karins and Victoria Karins sold their home at 5040 Commonwealth Drive to Chad and Angela Corbin, of Sarasota, for $1.22 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Kurt Schultheis
August 30, 2012

Condominium renderings unveiled

Developer Tom Mannausa's 18-story condominium tower takes full advantage of the view and is chock-full of spacious living and owner amenities.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
August 30, 2012

Appeals court rules against Key Club

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 30, 2012

Main Street clothing store fiasco arises

The former co-owners of The Stitches Boutique on Main Street remain entangled in a civil lawsuit amid reports of theft.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

News Briefs

City offices are closed for Labor Day; Teacher showcase rescheduled

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
August 30, 2012

Social Status: Christian Ziegler attributes success to social media

With a $1,000 campaign budget, 29-year-old Christian Ziegler attributes much of his success in the primary election to his social media campaign.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Our View: How to fight vagrants: privatize

Everywhere you go in downtown Sarasota, the subject of "the homeless" surfaces.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Rod Thomson
August 30, 2012

My View: Scandalous outsourcing?

Sarasota County's new county administrator, Randall Reid, has pegged the county's "rush" to privatize as the main driving force behind the purchasing scandals that rocked county government and resulted in about 14 jobs lost, one criminal charge and the forced resignation of long-time Administrator Jim Ley.

Sarasota
Opinion

Alex Mahadevan
August 30, 2012

Donald Trump packs Ritz-Carlton ballroom

The billionaire developer debuted his campaign for Gov. Mitt Romney in front of more than 1,000 attendees at a fundraiser for the Republican Party of Sarasota.

Siesta Key
News

By Carol Green
August 30, 2012

My View: The God Particle: what it means to you

The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), based in Geneva, is responsible for the project known as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Nick Friedman
August 30, 2012

Sean Morris: Sarasota's ninja

This Sarasota ninja is flipping for training using movement-based stunts.

Arts + Culture

Jen Blanco
August 30, 2012

Bulldogs dedicate field house to deceased teammates

The East Manatee Bulldogs dedicated their field house to Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner during a special dedication ceremony Aug. 25.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Glenda Kiesewetter took this sunset photo the night before Tropical Storm Isaac passed over Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 30, 2012

Sarasota athlete switches from wide receiver to running back

After playing at Booker for a year, junior Austin Leach transferred to Sarasota last year. This fall, the former wide receiver is taking on a new challenge for the betterment of the team.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 30, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Maria Soscia

Last season, Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School sophomore setter Maria Soscia helped lead the Lady Cougars to their first district title since 2004 and earn a landmark victory over powerhouse Venice High.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of points the Cardinal Mooney football team allowed in its 44-0 preseason kickoff classic victory over Bradenton Christian Aug. 24.

Sarasota
Opinion

Adam Hughes
August 30, 2012

Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.2 million

A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Carlisle and D. Diane Fiers, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1131 North Lake Shore Drive to Clarence and Kimberly Griffin, of Sarasota, for $1.2 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
August 30, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pete Gray took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 29, 2012

Aug. 29: 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

Robin Hartill
August 29, 2012

Appeals court rules against Key Club, town

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed a ruling that quashed the town-approved Islandside plan.

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
August 29, 2012

LED lights to be sent out to bid

Sarasota County Public Works staff this fall will ask County commissioners to solicit bids for a $30,060 Siesta Key Village crosswalk lighting placement.

Siesta Key
News

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2012

ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2012

Riverview swings past Cardinal Mooney

The Riverview High boys golf team defeated Cardinal Mooney Aug. 30 at The Founder's Club.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2012

Lady Mustangs power past Lady Pirates

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team opened its season with a 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-9 victory over rival Lakewood Ranch Aug. 28.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
August 29, 2012

ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 29, 2012

Students host state FCCLA leaders

East County students recently played host to the summer council meeting of the Florida Association of Family Career and Community Leaders.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2012

Sing, sing, sing!

The Braden River High School Choir, with director Kerrie Couchois, has been invited by the Distinguished Concerts International-New York to participate in a performance of John Rutter's "The Requiem" during the DCINY concert series Memorial Day weekend in New York.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2012

Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2012

Good eats support a great cause

Want dinner to satisfy your hunger and satisfy your craving to help a local nonprofit?

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 29, 2012

Pinot makes a new friend

Pinot Wagner couldn't help but wag his tail in happiness when he made a new friend last week.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 29, 2012

Colony: Signs of progress?

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association must show forward movement when it petitions the commission next week for a second extension of the resort's re-opening deadline.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
August 29, 2012

Colony: Not the only agenda item

The Longboat Key Town Commission will end its summer hiatus Sept. 4 with two meetings and a packed agenda.

Longboat Key
News

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