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Senior Haley Preininger has been an integral part of ODA volleyball team’s success this season. Now she hopes to lead the Lady Thunder to its first district title since 2007.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

  • East County
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Sophomore Eric Kahoun plays linebacker for the Mustangs. Photos by Brian Blanco.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Mustangs rumble to district win

The Lakewood Ranch team improved to 2-0 in Class 6A-District 12 with a 41-34 victory over Tarpon Springs Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood alumnus Ryan Kennedy led the Mustangs to a state championship when he was a senior. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Ryan Kennedy: Welcome Home

Former Lakewood Ranch High shortstop Ryan Kennedy, who graduated in 2003, was named the Mustangs' new baseball coach Oct. 3.

  • East County
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  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee County lifts summer fertilizer ban; Las Hafner cleared of criminal wrongdoing

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  • October 10, 2012
SIDELINES

RiverDawgs try to hit one out of the park; Mustangs finish as runners-up; Lakewood Ranch sweeps Sarasota; Bulldog football squads earn multiple victories

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  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Commission labels legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission has signed off on the following 2012-12 legislative priorities:

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Our View: Amendments 1, 3, 5, 8, 12

When we began this process of analyzing the 11 proposed state constitution amendments two weeks ago, we noted a preference that is probably true with most voters: Leave the constitution alone! Quit junking it up with special exceptions and favors to special groups.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan has been at Mote Marine Laboratory for more than 34 years and is the organization’s president and CEO.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan
  • October 10, 2012
My View: Mote Marine Laboratory: Take a closer look at red tide

We live in an area easily described as paradise. The sun, the beaches, the weather; for the most part, we have it all.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Town crime rate stats lower than surrounding areas

The Longboat Key Police Department believes license-plate recognition cameras will further decrease crime statistics on the island.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By George Rauch
  • October 10, 2012
Market Watch: Our country needs un-consolidation of power

The saying "big is bad" certainly is prophetic as it relates to the current status of the economy, particularly the consolidation of power in our federal government and the consolidation of power in our banking system.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: John Roche

John Roche, 82, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 29.

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  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: Barbara Reese McDevitt

Barbara Reese McDevitt, 81, of Glenn Mills, Pa., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

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  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: Stuart McNaught Dalgleish

Stuart McNaught Dalgleish, 79, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 423 Polk Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,886 square feet of living area. It sold for $837,500. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2012
Three-bedroom Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3,675,000

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. JST Co. Ltd. sold the home at 6121 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Mateos Family LLC for $3,675,000.

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  • October 10, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

LBK Cabinetry to hold open house; Euphemia Haye re-opens after summer hiatus; Chiles restaurants raise $1,250 for anti-hunger

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Jennifer Downs took this sunrise photo while searching for shells on Lido Beach.
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  • October 10, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jennifer Downs took this sunrise photo while searching for shells on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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East County residents Patricia McCullen, Caroline Cox and Leona Braun will put their acting skills to use this weekend during an interactive show, in which they play some of the area’s original settlers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 10, 2012
Women bring founders to life

Patricia McCullen sees dead people. Or rather, she plays one of them, she says smiling.

  • East County
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Luke Miller

Fifteen-year-old Luke Miller shot a 69 to earn medalist honors and help Lakewood Ranch win the 19th annual Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1, at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
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Michael Cronin
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Health Park East continues aqua-therapy classes; Grapevine Communications expands design staff; Hair studio announces new East County location; Polo Grill announces staff addition and promotion

  • East County
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This Eaton Place home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,102 square feet of living area, sold for $580,600. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2012
Home in Eaton Place sells for $580,600

A home in Eaton Place tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael and Rhonda Lea, of W. Sussex, England, sold their home at 6307 Thorndon Circle to Alan Ward and Carol Pullekines, trustee, of Watertown, Mass., for $580,600.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: Daily Headlines Video

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

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Judy Alexander and Karen Iezzi
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, Oct. 9, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matthew Baker
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane Desenberg, Janet Minker, Dan Snyder and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room. The luncheon included a meet and greet with local Democratic candidates.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The current way finding plan calls for six two-sided and six three-sided kiosks for pedestrian wayfinding signs downtown, which could cost $49,000.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2012
Wayfinding sign designs stay put

City of Sarasota Public Works staff say they will still be able to the lower the cost of the way finding signage project by 40%.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Christopher Maestri poses with his dog, Gretchen.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Blessing of the Animals

Pet owners brought their cats and dogs to the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 7 to receive a blessing. Pets and pet owners mingled before the furry friends received their blessings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police chief candidate Gregory Anderson with his wife, Dawn.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

  • Sarasota
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Phil Murphy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil Murphy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings

  • Sarasota
  • News
The excavation will take place at 6:45 p.m. tonight at the Gulfside beach at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2012
Tonight's nest opening could be last of season

The nest opening will take place at 6:45 tonight at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County staff closed the municipal lot in Siesta Village for restriping earlier this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2012
Meters among options for Village lot

Sarasota County staff presented County commissioners with four new ways to pay off $344,000 of debt left from building the parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2012
Tara takes swing for pet foundation

Bailey's Buddies Charitable Pet Foundation hosted a golf tournament Oct. 6, at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
David Gayler will start work Oct.15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2012
Gayler's appointment becomes official

David Gayler will start as superintendent of Manatee County Schools Oct. 15.

  • East County
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