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Now that a petition has been filed to form a general employees union, Town Manager Dave Bullock can no longer meet with the pension board. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 8, 2012
Town manager can't meet with pension board

A decision by some general employees to form a union means the town manager can't discuss pension modifications with the group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The meeting starts at 5:45 p.m. in the district's administrative building, 215 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2012
School Board set to approve interim superintendent

The Manatee County School Board tonight is expected to approve a contract with David Gayler, as interim superintendent starting Oct. 15.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 8, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fred Lopez

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Fred Lopez loves to entertain. When he does, he usually makes this filet mignon recipe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2012
County hires communications director

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid told commissioners the former Miami-Dade County manager will start in about a month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carlo and Henny Calanni with Jack and Joyce Cerny at GartenFest Sunday, Oct. 7, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: GartenFest

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Fall Music Series, GartenFest, began Sunday, Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 8, 2012
Oct. 8: Daily Headlines Video

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Suzette Jennings Blue and Chuck Rice pose together Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 38th annual “Pioneer Day” Picnic. Rice wore his old Sarasota High School ball cap to the event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: "Pioneer Picnic" Day

The Rotary Club of Sarasota held the 38th annual 'Pioneer Day' Picnic Sunday, Oct. 7, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests enjoyed a plethora of activities, including live music, italian food and a gondola photo opportunity.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 8, 2012
VIDEO: Festa Italia

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its first Festa Italia event Saturday, Oct. 6. Watch our video of the event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Erica Bacon, Lynn Bates with her daughter, Elle, Sheila Belknap, Olivia Thomas and Erin Duggan
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stepping Out Against Violence Walk

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Oct. 6 in JD Hamel Park to raise awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, so walkers donned purple shirts and stepped out to fight against the cycle of abuse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lori George
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Going Vertical Party

Artists and art enthusiasts roamed among the aisles of hidden treasures at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Going Vertical party. The event, which featured live chalk artists, mimes and food and drink, raised funds for the upcoming Chalk Festival artists and supplies. Guests celebrated the Going Vertical program as well as the work of artist MTO, whose work adorns the outside of the building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sophomore linebacker Wanley Desir intercepted a Tarpon Springs pass and returned it 47 yards to set up the Mustangs third touchdown of the game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team defeated Tarpon Springs 41-34 in Class 6A-District 12 action Oct. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Garrett Sennott shows off his face paint.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day

Hundreds of guests braved the rain Thursday, October 4 at Big Cat Habitat to celebrate World Animal Day, an annual event that celebrates mankind's relationship with the animal kingdom. Visitors enjoyed various animal demonstrations, lectures, food and drink and face painting.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Lee and Fred Brockmann
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2012
2012 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2012 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Larry and Mary Jo Ciscenti
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club held its regular meeting Friday, Oct. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed socializing and drinks before the meeting commenced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zack Jordan, 15, and Luca Galarza, 15, held up signs and pointed the way to the garage sale Saturday, Oct. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sale for Sails

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a Sale for Sails Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Hampton, 11, helps his mom, Joanne, tie breast cancer awareness balloons onto the handles of stores that participated in the Circle Me Pink event Saturday, Oct. 6, on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Circle Me Pink

More than 60 St. Armands Circle businesses participated in the Circle Me Pink event to raise breast cancer awareness and promote breast cancer prevention and education Saturday, Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaden Adams, No. 5, runs up the field with the ball Friday, Oct. 5, during the Riverview homecoming game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Riverview Homecoming Game

The Riverview Rams played Palm Harbor University Hurricanes during Riverview's homecoming game Friday, Oct. 5, at the Ram Bowl. The evening included the presentation of the homecoming court, performances by current and alumni Kilties and a homecoming float parade. The final score of was Palm Harbor University 35, Riverview 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim Beach, Co-Chairwoman Terri Klauber and Haven Beach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2012
Cooking For A Catholic Cause

Cooking For A Catholic Cause

  • Black Tie
Robin Quinten and her son, Mason, made sure to get a family picture with Robin’s parents, Robin and Rosalie Jones.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Festa Italia

East County residents gathered Oct. 6, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch, for a taste of Italian culture, fare and garb, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities first Festa Italia event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Swinging Bridge was one of several bands to perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Octobergrass

The sounds of upright bass, banjos and fiddles floated along the Braden River Oct. 6, as the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association presented the Octobergrass festival, at Linger Lodge Restaurant and RV Resort.

  • East County
  • News
Swinging Bridge was one of several bands to perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Octobergrass

The sounds of upright bass, banjos and fiddles floated along the Braden River Oct. 6, as the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association presented the Octobergrass festival, at Linger Lodge Restaurant and RV Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heidi Anderson, Wendy Norman, Mindy Rollins, Alisa Pettingell and Alicia Chalmers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2012
Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Wide receivers Wyatt McLeod and Cameron Pearcey congratulate Ty McLeod, No. 88, following his 29-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Lakewood rumbles to second district win

The Lakewood Ranch High football team held off Tarpon Springs in the second half, defeating the Spongers 41-34 to earn its second district victory of the season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The incident is a Florida Highway and Patrol investigation. There is at least one trauma alert to which Bayflite is responding.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2012
Multiple car crash on I-75 near University

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports an accident involving an estimated 30 to 50 vehicles in the southbound lanes of I-75 on the overpass at University Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 5, 2012
Oct. 5: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Siesta Key
  • News
Krissy and Chuck Castellana with Krissy’s daughter, Cara Bodziak, 13
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cure Cara

The 6th annual Cure Cara fundraiser took place Thursday, Oct. 4 at Beach Club. Tijuana Flats donated food and Matt Gherhardt was the musical entertainment.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota opens its district season tonight at Venice. A win tonight and the Sailors would set themselves up to possibly clinch a spot in the playoffs with a victory over Braden River Oct. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 5

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch at Tarpon Springs, Braden River vs. Manatee, Sarasota at Venice and Riverview vs. Palm Harbor University.

  • East County
  • Sports
Town attorney David Persson said "no voting conflict exists" with Commission Jack Duncan on a recent vote at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 5, 2012
Persson makes conflict of interest determination

Town attorney David Persson has ruled that Commissioner Jack Duncan had a duty to vote on a hedge ordinance that affects six condominium owners in the complex where he lives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Elementary's Ladybug Day

Gulf Gate Elementary took part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day Thursday, Oct. 4. Principal Magac read "Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad" by David Soman and Jacky Davis, attempting to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The monthly concert draws thousands from all over the Sarasota/Bradenton area. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2012
Music on Main to liven Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly concert event from 6-9 p.m. tonight.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2012
Lady Thunder outlast Lady Cougars

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team held on to defeat district rival Cardinal Mooney 3-2 in its Think Pink match Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Siesta Key Association special guest, Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, summarizes amendments on the November ballot at yesterday's meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2012
SKA to launch online membership

The Siesta Key Association will soon offer current and potential members a way to manage memberships and pay dues online.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rena Cohen, Danielle Blakely and Lindsey Heath promoted auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bros for Bras

East County residents flocked Oct. 4, to World of Beer, for a fundraising event to benefit the American Cancer Society's upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

  • East County
  • News
Joe Chambers, Milton Pratt and Felipe Colón
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2012
27th Annual Freedom Awards Dinner

27th Annual Freedom Awards Dinner

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 4, 2012
Oct. 4: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans was sworn into office on July 17.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2012
Gans makes plans to run for another term

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans has picked up paperwork to run for an additional two-year term in March as rumors circulate about at least one potential challenger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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