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District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patti and Ron Nelson ate with their grandson, Blake Nelson.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodies with Grandparents

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their grandparents Sept. 7, with a special Goodies with Grandparents event in honor of Grandparent's Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrested Jeremiah Lee, 30, at 2:18 a.m. Sept. 7, at the Burger King parking lot located at 6504 State Road 64 East, Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 7, 2012
Grand theft suspect nabbed at Burger King

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Jeremiah Lee early this morning.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Coastline Volleyball's mini club season underway

Coastline Volleyball's mini club season started Sept. 5 at VolleyFit Sports Academy,

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Pirates sail past Lady Cougars

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 26-24, 25-21 and 25-15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs win quad match

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team improved to 4-0 with victories over Bradenton Christian, Sarasota Christian and Braden River Sept. 5 at Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Bulldogs teams earn victories

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite, Pee Wee and Junior Midget and Midget teams all earned victories Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
EMB Tiny Mite team beats Wildcats

The East Manatee Bulldog Tiny Mite team defeated the Hardee Wildcats 24-6 Sept. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lakewood Ranch boys golf team wins season opener

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 308 to win its season opener Sept. 1 at Prestwick Country Club in Daytona Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Lady Thunder fall in fifth game

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team fell to the Tampa Bay HEAT 11-25, 25-23, 25-13, 21-25, 15-11 Sept. 4.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2012
Mustangs swim past Manta Rays

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team defeated Lemon Bay 231-187 to win its first meet of the season Aug. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
Teresa Tyrrell, Vicki Vega, Heather Kasten and Robin Parsons pose with the Broken Egg's mascot, Eggwina.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual East meets West Expo

Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual East meets West Expo Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation is currently working on a renovation of the Siesta Key north bridge but will soon be installing crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
FDOT plans Siesta public meeting

The coming crosswalks on Midnight Pass Road are the topic of the Sept. 17 meeting at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
City Manager Tom Barwin attended his first City Commission meeting Tuesday on a day that started early and ran late.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Barwin's Big Day

Computer-less and still unpacking, the new city manager takes the helm on his first day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Russ Hartvigsen
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Police make 55 vagrancy-related arrests

The installation of a second camera downtown to monitor problems with the homeless population could lead to additional arrests.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

Beach assessment planned for Friday; Community Center celebrates first year; Brown bucks county requests

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 6, 2012
Ringling Plaza Walmart still under review

The city of Sarasota continues to tweak a proposed Walmart supercenter for the site of the Ringling Plaza. The Planning Board could review the project in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matt Binkley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

Our Town: Deputy Binkley takes the field

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

Our Town: The hunt is on for the giant tuna

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our View: Effective sales 'prevention'

Mention the word "parking" to Diana Corrigan, executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, and you're likely to see flames and smoke spewing from her eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Talk about a hot topic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Siesta Key Village Association has kicked up marketing this summer to add value to its members’ $50 annual fees.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Village Association shifts focus to marketing

The Siesta Key organization aims to add more value to membership as it shifts stewardship of Village maintenance to Sarasota County.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Letters to the editor 9.06.12

School Board article included errors; rivatize Selby Five Points Park

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Beach project price tag reviewed

The cost estimates for the Siesta Key beach improvements have more than tripled over the past four years. Stakeholders want to get the project to a feasible price.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Mowing contract fails original decision tree

Sarasota County Public Works staff said contractual landscaping would be the key to hedging against financial downturns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Mowing contract fails original decision tree

Sarasota County Public Works staff said contractual landscaping would be the key to hedging against financial downturns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Record label eyes Siesta for festival

A record-label marketer is scouting Siesta Key for a music festival but is learning the feat will be no small task.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
Bus capacity doubles for Crystal Classic

Organizers of the November master sandsculpting competition hope to solve some of the transportation problems that arose last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
News Briefs

News Briefs

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
BP settlement far from free money for Sarasota County

County commissioners asked staff to devise a strategy to maximize potential funds from a settlement with the oil company, which could be as much as $20 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The speed tables in front of Southside Elementary School were installed in July after a traffic study.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Webber residents battle speeding

Lowering the 25 mph speed limit on a school-lined portion of Webber Street is one option that would allow speed tables to remain in place without modifications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
First-grade students Frank Avalos, Ximena Franco-Martinez and Rodqueze Austin show off last year’s harvest at Alta Vista Elementary’s organic garden.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 6, 2012
How does your garden grow?

Four local elementary schools are using a grant made available by Whole Foods and FoodCorps to reap what they sow.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2012
School Board alters student policies

Students will now be allowed to turn on electronic devices, such as smart phones and iPads, during approved class activities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Cops Corner 9.06.12

Aug. 28 MORE VALUABLE THAN CASH 1 a.m. - 2500 block South Tamiami Trail. Burglary of a Structure. An unknown person broke into the office next to the bar at a local establishment. The suspect climbed through the window, and once inside, opened the door to the office and cut the large padlock on the safe. The suspect left the money in the safe, but removed a bottle of pinot noir from the storage room. The suspect drank half of the bottle and left the half-empty bottle.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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