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Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beth Barnett takes a nature walk with the children of Fiwagoh Orphanage in Narkuru, Kenya. Photo by Ashlie Fulmer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2012
East County residents travel on mission trip

Four East County residents traveled to Africa, July 28 through Aug. 10, to visit orphans.

  • East County
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Briggs
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Carter Psychology opens Ranch location; Community Haven gets chairman, accreditation; MGA Insurance adds new manager; Grapevine continues growth

  • East County
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A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,862 square feet of living area, sold for $655,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 22, 2012
Home in Country Club Village sells for $655,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Elaine Gilligan, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, sold the home at 7942 Royal Birkdale Circle to Soren and Birthe Svenningsen, of Watchung, N.J., for $655,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 21, 2012
Aug. 21: Daily Headlines Video

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Adam and Olivia Batko, kindergarten
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Back to School at Ashton Elementary

Ashton Elementary School students bid their summer breaks farewell for the first day of class, Monday, August 20. Parents dropped students off with tearful hugs and smiles before enjoying light snacks at a boo-hoo breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Hawkins and Melissa Rickey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Leadership Council Speaker Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Council held its Speaker Luncheon Aug. 21, Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta voted against rejecting the settlement offer from Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown from an October lawsuit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2012
Suit could shape new parking ordinance

Sarasota County Commissioners this morning voted 3 to 2 to reject a $277,219.27 settlement offer for a lawsuit filed by Village property owner Chris Brown.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rules by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection prohibit cleanup operations except in beach areas seaward of the mean high tide.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2012
Sarasota County crews remove seaweed from area beaches

Sarasota County crews are removing seaweed from Siesta Beach and will start removing seaweed from Lido Beach starting Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
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Commissioner Paul Caragiulo didn't receive commissioner support for a strong mayor proposal Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 21, 2012
Strong mayor proposal struck down

A proposal by Commissioner Paul Caragiulo to create an elected mayor and five weaker commission districts didn't have support from the majority of the commission Monday night.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Brown is the owner of the Hub Baja Grill.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2012
Brown moves to settle with Sarasota County

Siesta Key business owner Chris Brown has offered to settle his third lawsuit against Sarasota County for nearly ten times what was doled out in a previous suit.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Last week Willowbrook homeowners met with their Condominium Association's attorney about the condition of their homes and what the association planned to do about it.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2012
Willowbrook residents to lobby county commission

Residents of the Willowbrook community today will plead their case about their homes to the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2012
Authorities locate missing man

Christopher Babauta, 28, who was last seen Aug. 8, was found Aug. 21 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
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Steve and Khloe Campion
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Boo Hoo Breakfast

Southside Elementary School held its annual Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents sending their kindergartners to the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 20, 2012
Aug. 20: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2012
Unsightly delays for drainage project

Sarasota County Commissioners today expressed concerns about the timeline and construction environment of the Beach Road drainage improvements.

  • Siesta Key
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Fanny Younger puts her own secret spin on a double fudge chocolate chip brownie recipe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fanny Younger

Longboat Key resident Fanny Younger is a recipe follower, but that doesn't make her any less of a cook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Stenzel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

Beer fans find Sarasota Beer Festival good to the last drop Hundreds of lager-lovers and stout supporters flocked to Robarts Arena Saturday, August 18, for the third annual Sarasota Beer Festival. Guests whet their palates with samplings of more than 100 beers and local foods, and Soul Purpose provided live music.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
Longboat Key Town meeting on 2010 BP Oil Spill tonight

Longboat Key residents and businesses affected by the 2010 BP Oil Spill speak their mind at a town meeting 6 p.m. tonight at the Longboat Key Club and Resort John Ringling East Room, 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Players battle weather in GSJGA Tournament of Champions

Local youth golfers teed off in the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Tournament of Champions Aug. 11-12 at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Wave Runners swimmers make a splash this summer

Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners Sydney Panzarino, Courtney Chapin and Bea Gelongo attended the Summer Senior Championships last month in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
Registration upcoming for Chargers Soccer Club

The Chargers Soccer Club at Lakewood Ranch will hold registration for its fall recreational program for boys and girls ages U5-U12 from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 28 and 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 8 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch fields.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2012
BRSC registration ongoing

The Braden River Soccer Club will host registration for its recreational soccer program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 and 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 29, at the fields, 5490 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. behind Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota City Commission reconvenes from its summer break with a 2:30 and 6 p.m. regular meeting today at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2012
Commission reviews strong city mayor proposal today

Commissioners are set to review two purchase proposals for a strip of land on the corner of Frutiville and Beneva roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The investigation is still ongoing and is being handled by the Sarasota Police Department Homicide Unit, even though the incident is being labeled as a traffic fatality and not a homicide.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2012
Investigation into crash that kills woman lingers

A woman who worked at the Longboat Key Quik-N-EZ Mart, 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive, died last week from injuries sustained Aug. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olga Carr gives her son, Sean, 3, a hug and a kiss goodbye before leaving him at his first day of school for the year at St. Boniface Preschool.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface students head back to school

St. Boniface was filled with smiles and lots of laughs Monday, Aug. 20, as students began their first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School

Children in Manatee County public schools celebrated their first day of the 2012-13 school year Aug. 20. With backpacks in tow, plenty of smiles and even a few shed tears, children bid farewell to their parents and said hello to their new teachers and classmates.

  • East County
  • News
The $1.13 million project for which the county has already secured required permitting for is facing delays after three Casey Key residents indicated they would block the contractor on the project from reaching the work site.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2012
Beach project update coming

Sarasota County Public Works Director Jim Harriott will talk about the $21.4 million Siesta Key beach improvements planned for 2017 at the last Sarasota County Commission budget workshop before the 2013 fiscal year budget is adopted.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alfredo Loza pours in one of the ingredients into Tami Richards’ saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the World Interactive Dinner

More than 60 people took part in the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The crowd joined in to sing along with Roaslie Leon, Saturday, Aug. 18, during La La La Havdalah.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held their second annual La La La Havdalah evening, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 17, 2012
Aug. 17: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Enjoy an in-depth graphic on Sarasota's election results.
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • August 17, 2012
2012 Election: How Sarasota voted

Sarasota has voted and the results are in. Graphics specialist Nicole Thompson puts the numbers into context with a conclusory report.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Yvette Bernosky, owner of Yvette’s Health and Fitness Center, calls out the names of raffle-prize winners.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Alliance Meeting

Members of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance met Thursday, August 16, at Yvette's Health Fitness Center for a night of mingling and prizes. Guests enjoyed drinks and socializing before various raffle prizes were awarded.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Collins and Dan Bailey
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for their regular meeting Thursday, August 16, to hear from Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid and moderator Dan Bailey. Reid gave an update about his position as county administrator and spoke about procurement issues and ethics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An undercover Sarasota County Sheriff's Office vehicle responds to reports of a fight at Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar in Siesta Key Village last night.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 17, 2012
Rowdy tourists cause Village ruckus

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested three men from Cincinnati who tried to fight bar staff, customers, and pedestrians near a Siesta Key Village bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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