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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2012
Sandlott Wood Bat World Series coming to Sarasota

Extra Innings will host 11U and 12U Sandlott Wood Bat World Series July 26-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Much of the Longbeach Village flooded over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2012
Break-ins reported in Village

About a dozen break-ins occurred Sunday night, most of which involved unlocked vehicles in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Boris of Boost Studio presents the new website that will be active starting July 1
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Small Business Awards

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2012 Small Business Awards Breakfast at Lido Beach Resort Tuesday, June 26. Before awards were given, Boost Studio made a presentation of the easily navigated and sharp looking new logo and website the duo has been working on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sections of Beach Road along Siesta Key Beach are often the first areas on the island to flood, and quickly become road hazards.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2012
Siesta runoff fix faces delay

The $2.8 million Beach Road drainage improvement project was expected to begin no later than July 7, but the permitting process has sputtered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby prompted a sewage sill yesterday in Harbor Acres.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby prompts city sewage spill

A wastewater spill in the Harbor Acres neighborhood was contained yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fertilizer applied during the summer can easily wash into storm drains and flow untreated into bays or streams.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
County fertilizer restrictions in effect through September

Sarasota County's Fertilizer and Landscape Management ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 through Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2012
County closes portion of Upper Manatee River Road

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road has been closed temporarily.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club circus

A one-year old Bengal tiger named Tebow greeted members of Bird Key Yacht Club as they came to the event 'Under the Big Top' on June 23. He was visiting the Yacht Club from Big Cat Habitat. Attendees weathered the storm indoors with cocktails and dinner followed by a show. A hand-balancing act from the Sailor Circus, a contortionist and a juggler performed in a one-ring stage built in the dining room just for the event, and it was ring mastered by Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg all of Circus Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 25, 2012
June 25: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
A sailboat rocks back and forth close to the shore at Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Island Park and Siesta Key Debby damage

Downtown Sarasota's Island Park and Siesta Key suffered quite a bit of damage due to tropical storm Debby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicks off vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
Debby rolls in to Manatee

Manatee County officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, but government offices remain open at this time.

  • East County
  • News
Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Herb and Judith Gofman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Summer Shabbat

Members of Temple Sinai gathered for a bit of schmoozing before its Summer Shabbat, Supper and Schmooze event Friday, June 22, at Temple Sinai. Guests enjoyed small appetizers and beverages before dinner and services began.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Linda Long, Jennifer Cohen and Shannon Staub
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Wednesday, June 20, for their monthly meeting. Sarasota County Commission candidate Jennifer Cohen spoke, and Commissioner Christine Robinson was the moderator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Clark-Maradiaga, Larry Face and Fran Levinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted is quarterly Prime Time and New Member Celebration event Wednesday, June 20, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. Approximately 300 people attended the event, during which they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with other professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby's projected to cross the Florida Panhandle. Image courtesy of Weather Underground
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2012
Tropical Storm weather to continue in Sarasota and surrounding areas

Expect more rain and wind from Tropical Storm Debby as it passes through the Florida Panhandle.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2012
More than 50 Key homes without power

FPL is working to restore power to homes affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents should continue to pay close attention to local news media for updates on the situation.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota County Water Reclamation Facilities reaching treatment capacity

Residents are urged to reduce water usage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
Flooding occurred on Broadway and throughout the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2012
Debby takes Longboat by storm

Flooding, debris and power outages have been reported throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Melone's pride themselves on their delicious dough that has no preservatives, sugar or shortening and is made from unbleached flour.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tracy Melone

Tracy Melone knows how to toss, top and serve up a delicious pizza. Read more about her pizza recipe in this week's candid "In The Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Huntyre Elling is a member of the Sarasota Heat
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota Heat earns national tournament berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold team outscored its opponents 37-15 to earn its first berth to the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23-29 in Oklahoma City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Banana Court between Palm Avenue and North Gulfstream Avenue is under water today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2012
Downtown braces for more rain

Sarasota County is under a tornado watch until 2 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 0.7-mile stretch of road from 604 Beach Road to the main entrance of Siesta Key Beach is closed due to flooding.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 25, 2012
Stretch of Beach Road on Siesta Key closed

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office this morning closed 0.7 miles of Beach Road as rain bands from Tropical Storm Debby continue to assail Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cal and Pam Erb with Mary Ellenn and Ron Foxworthy
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Kickoff Party

The 2012 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival held its annual kickoff party, Saturday, June 23, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

  • East County
  • News
If you are on Siesta or Longboat Key, be on alert for coastal flooding over the next few days.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 25, 2012
Weather warnings issued for Sarasota County

As of this morning, multiple weather alerts for Sarasota County have been issued by the National Weather Service including a coastal flood warning and a tornado watch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County placed signs warning of the heavy flooding on Beach Road brought on by the constant weekend rain.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 24, 2012
Storm floods Canal Road

Storm bands from Tropical Storm Debby brought rain to Siesta Key leaving parts of Beach Road and Canal Road under water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Flooding was reported in the Longbeach Village earlier this weekend. Courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2012
Tornado watch in effect for Key

The town is monitoring severe weather throughout the Key but hasn't ordered evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alene Fowler and Nicole Behar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 23, 2012
Make-A-Wish 'Summer Wish'

Make-A-Wish 'Summer Wish'

  • Black Tie
June and Ed Alley, Susan Buck
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 22, 2012
Opening Night of Love, Loss and What I Wore

Opening Night of Love, Loss and What I Wore

  • Black Tie
Harvey Noyes, Richard Crawford and Weldon Frost
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club had a visit from Interim Police Chief Pete Cumming Thursday, June 21 at the Tavern at Longboat Key Club and Resort. In 2007, the late Police Chief Al Hogle invited Cunming to join the Longboat Key Police Department. Cumming hadn't given it much thought, but decided to make the move. 'It was one of the best career decisions I have ever made,' Cumming told the club. He answered the questions, most of which revolved around the continuation of Hogle's plan to install cameras at both ends of Longboat Key. Cumming even said that he would consider joining the Kiwanis Club. The club held its elections installing Jim Burmeister as president and Richard Crawford as vice president beginning Oct. 1. Bob Kromer celebrated his 85 birthday at the meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 22, 2012
June 22: Daily Headlines Video

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