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Ari Benson, Lauren Schuth, Davina Chait and Hendrix Nunnery play at the water table with plastic penguins and blocks of ice filled with plastic fish, Monday, July 16, during Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore camp at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore

Forty Carrots has been teaching students about different kinds of penguins and their habitats at Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore, July 9 through August 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says the Sheriff's Office is concentrating on efforts that affect residents and business owners the most. File photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office: Crime down in 2012 so far

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports major crimes are down for the first six months of 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kristen Bohan, Beyond the Spectrum Founder Catherine Peabody, Julie Lamielle and Christine Sket
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Spectrum Fundraiser

As a part of its summer celebrity bartending series, Shamrock Pub hosted a fundraiser Friday, July 13, to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a charity that benefits children on the autism spectrum. Guest bartenders from the charity teamed up with members of Brown Distributing to raise money for the cause. All money from tips and raffle prizes was donated to Beyond the Spectrum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Anderson, Casey Martin, Matt Hayes and Mark Smith
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Invitational

The twice re-scheduled Longboat Key Invitational Golf Tournament was a successful event hosted by The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce. Fifty-or-so players took their odds on Friday the 13, and David Kovalsky with Sotheby's even got lucky enough to 'beat the pro' on a hole. There were various putting competitions throughout the tournament. West Florida Golf Tour and Nickel Putter teamed up with The LLSA Chamber for the event held at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This 12,240-square-foot office in Lakewood Ranch could be the site of a firm that will get financial assistance from Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2012
Commission approves incentive package

Sarasota County commissioners last week voted in favor of a $200,000 economic incentive package for an unnamed firm.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chibuzo Aguocha goes for the ball as Larissa Witherspoon stays close during a match, Saturday, July 14, during the Dig the Beach tournament on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Dig the Beach Volleyball Series made its way back to Siesta Key this past weekend, Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The forum will be moderated by Senior Circuit Judge Nancy Donnellan. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
Tiger Bay to host state attorney forum

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a 12th Judicial Circuit state attorney forum Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sam Lastinger is a trained chef and bartender of Pattigeorge's. He made the recipe using Barenjager Honey liqueur, Kahlua, Bailey's, frothed milk and espresso.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sam Lastinger

Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger shares a Honey Barenjager Latte recipe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners are also set to discuss whether they should hire one of two city manager candidates who remain from a city manager search.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
Caragiulo submits strong mayor proposal

The Sarasota City Commission is set to discuss two charter amendments that would restructure City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The candidates seek to join the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2012
Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Walking in Sunshine team
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Drink Pink

The Village Cafe hosted the Drink Pink event to raise money for Walking in Sunshine, Kay Kouvatsos' 3-day Susan G. Komen Walk team, Saturday, July 14.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Adrian Ray and his band rocked out, Friday, July 13, at Friday Fest inside the Van Wezel auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest with Adrian Ray

Adrian Ray performed at Friday Fest, Friday, July 13. The Van Wezel moved Friday Fest inside due to the rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Mathey, Tracey Minor and Leigh Nordman
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Darwin's

The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held their monthly after hours, Thursday, July 12, at Darwin's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Barrack and Linda Ellis
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Spyder Broussard Shrimp Boil

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Bar and Grill owner Tommy Klauber hosted the fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
North Bound Lanes from Wilkinson Road to Bee Ridge Road until further notice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2012
Structure fire causes traffic delay on Beneva Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is directing traffic around a structure fire in the area of Beneva Road south of Bee Ridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Speaker Lee Silverstein, Christine Koch of Boost Studio and Pete Amedure with No Limit Marketing and Advertising
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch and Learn

Social media professional Lee Silverstein led the second-ever Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series July 12 at Holiday Inn Lido Beach. Attendees took a break from their workdays to learn how to achieve social media success, in particular achieve the most with their LinkedIn accounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Iezzi and Betty York were the chairpersons of the event.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Opera Guild met Thursday, July 12, for a luncheon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The event was co-chaired by Karen Iezzi and Betty York. Members socialized in the dining room before enjoying a meal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
There are only two city manager candidates left for the Sarasota City Commission to consider at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Only two city manager candidates left

Daytona Beach City Manager Jim Chisholm is no longer interested in the Sarasota city manager position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The website is currently accessible with limited features in its beta version by clicking on the banner at scgov.net.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2012
New Sarasota County site live on Monday

Sarasota County will launch its redesigned website Monday, July 16, four months after the introduction of an online procurement system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Webber Street road closure

Webber Street, between S. Osprey Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2012
Commissioners hosts day of services at Manatee animal shelter

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore more is seeking volunteers to help bathe dogs from Manatee Animals Services on Saturday.

  • East County
  • News
B.J. Webb, pictured in 2010, isn’t interested in a seat on the commission for now.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 13, 2012
Webb not interested in seat; 6 others submit names

Six residents have submitted their names to Town Hall as of Thursday but P&Z Board Chair B.J. Webb isn't one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lori Anderson, Hollis Yelman and Christy Yero
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Night of Whites

Night of Whites

  • Black Tie
Photo courtesy of Brant Gomez.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Funnel cloud spotted near cattlemen and I-75

A stormy funnel cloud was spotted around 4:00 p.m. near cattlemen and I-75. Be on alert for stormy weather activity in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 12, 2012
July 12: 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
Publix Vice President of Lakeland Operations Tom McLaughlin, pictured with Publix agent Michael Leeds and Mayor Jim Brown speaks about the new store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Publix topping-off celebration

Publix Supermarkets Inc. held a topping-off party to celebrate construction of its new Longboat Key store scheduled to open in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Family members of 70-year-old Herbert Boughn report that he drove away from his house in a 2006 silver Chevy Silverado with Florida license tag 914MVU.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 12, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office searches for missing adult

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is looking for 70-year-old Herbert Boughn who left his home early this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Dezzi was one of 17 candidates the town considered before hiring him in July 2009.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi

Paul Dezzi became chief of Longboat Key Fire Rescue in September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight, right, said Thursday he's committed to improving the quality of life for residents in North Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 12, 2012
Second joint operation to reduce crime deemed successful

Five of the subjects arrested in a North Sarasota January operation were arrested again for similar drug-related crimes during the second operation last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Annie Rinsema, front, and Amelia Jerome, behind, found a shady spot on the playground.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Little Dig Camp

Children dug up adventure this week during Bayside Community Church's Little Dig Camp. Children enjoy music, crafts, games, snacks, Bible study and more as part of the festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson has been alerted via email again that when the Siesta Key main public beach parking lot is full, Siesta residents offer up their residential properties as parking lots for money. File photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 12, 2012
Residential pay-for-parking irks Siesta residents

The Sarasota County Commission gave approval for a task force to sniff out residential lots offering up places to park for cash.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2012
What a hoot!

In April, Annette Broy moved to Sabal Drive on Siesta Key, and within a few days of moving in, she found that a family of owls had taken up residence in a tree in her yard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Cara Sheyner poses with a shark jaw. Photo courtesy of Laura Freedman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Temple kids splash into summer

Children at Temple Sinai's Gan school kicked off their summer camp with a splash thanks to a special visit from a scuba diver, a boat captain and Gilly the Shark, from Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Anderson, Nancy Curtis and Bev Meadows host an informational and educational booth for Save Our Seabirds at the event. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2012
Bird-rescue group lends a wing

Root Cellar Entertainment and the Quad Squad roller-derby team hosted a fundraiser for Save Our Seabirds Sunday, July 8, at Pastimes Pub and Grill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2012
Braden River High attains 'model' status

Braden River High School has become the second high school in Florida to attain model status for all its learning academies.

  • East County
  • News
Representatives of TechHouse held a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 3. Photo courtesy of Maureen Flaherty.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2012
TechHouse celebrates expansion

The information technology company recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its expanded office location.

  • East County
  • News
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