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Volunteer Justin Bloom searches for scallops
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search

The Fifth Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search took place Saturday, Aug. 11 launching from Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Over 100 volunteers decked in snorkel gear took boats out at various locations around the bay to search for scallops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2012
Bradenton man missing

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is looking for Christopher Babauta, 28.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will attend a Tiger Bay luncheon, which are known to be contentious.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 13, 2012
Reid steps into Tigers' den

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will take questions from the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club this week after returning from Australia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby amplified erosion damage on a closed section of Beach Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 13, 2012
Beach Road on budget agenda

The $1 million plan to fix erosion damage on the northern section of Beach Road will get another look at the Aug. 20 budget workshop.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
After attending the University of Houston's Prospect Camp, The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Desmond Lindsey and Tyler Dietrich both verbally committed to play baseball for the Cougars this past week.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2012
Pair of Thunder sophomores commit to Houston

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomores Tyler Dietrich and Desmond Lindsey both verbally committed to play baseball for the University of Houston this past week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Matt Farhat

Lakewood Ranch resident Matt Farhat likes to showcase his Lebanese heritage with his cooking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Snider
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Cat Adoption

Cat Depot, in partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, held a major adoption event for 150 rescued cats from Caboodle Ranch animal sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bailey Brooks blows up an Observer beach ball
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest at Van Wezel

Van Wezel's Friday Fest on Aug. 10 was nothing short of hot. The heat wasn't stopping the attendees of the free outdoor lawn party from dancing to local band The Venturas played covers of crowd-pleasing favorites including Frankie Vallie and the Four Season's 'Sherry Baby,' Etta James' 'Sunday Kind of Love,' Janice Joplin's 'Piece of My Heart' and of course, they played The Ventures. A beautiful sunset cooled things off, and ended the evening on a beautiful note.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key firemen and policemen bonded on a quick break
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Root beer floats at the fire station

Town Hall of Longboat Key's Trish Granger and Lisa Silvertooth hosted the first root beer float Friday on Aug. 10. They brought root beer float makings to the north end fire station and hosted a short get-together for Longboat Key firemen and policemen. Non-duty police officers joined the firemen where the typically hard-working servicemen took a load off and got their floats on. It was a relaxing fifteen minutes of fun jokes and root beer floats. The Town Hall employees even hand-delivered the makings for the on-duty servicemen that couldn't leave their posts. They plan to host these special fun Fridays every week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Bierman the Chairman of the Small Business Council, John Wojtyna with Aqua Plumbing and Air, and Nancy Taussig with Barefoot Weddings
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber Lunch and Learn

LBK Chamber members and guests took business under the big top for a networking luncheon hosted at John and Mable Ringling's Circus Museum Thursday, Aug. 2. The group toured the history of circus then had lunch in the museum beside old ticketing wagons and animal cages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Antenucci with Body by Vi Challenge and Roni Antenucci with A&B Asset Documentation
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber Lunch and Learn

PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber Lunch and Learn

  • Sarasota
  • News
Catherine Sanchez, 14, smiled big as she went down the zip line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Honi Hanta

Local girl scouts are spending the weekend exploring the great outdoors during the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida's Environmental Workshop, at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2012
LBK firefighters to distribute information

The town's firefighters will go door to door during the next three Saturdays to provide hurricane and emergency medical services information.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 10, 2012
Aug. 10: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Steve Whidden
  • August 10, 2012
Golf Tips: Find YOUR Percentage To More Consistent Golf

One of the most over used reasons for hitting a bad shot I hear from students is that they "swung too fast."

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
Tennis Series heads to Payne Park

The Totally Tennis Exhibition Series will continue at 10 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
LRLL registration upcoming

Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for the Fall 2012 season, which begins Sept. 10, from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 24 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25 at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark adjacent to Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2012
Miss Manatee Softball announces registration dates

Miss Manatee Softball will hold registration for the upcoming fall season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18; 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Procurement Official Ed Coyman Jr. last week signed the six-month contract recommendation, which was based on the $360,720 bid submitted by the Palmetto firm.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 10, 2012
County secures final mowing contract

Natural Designs Landscaping will begin mowing the North Urban zone on Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Haga came out to support her mom, Karen Haga, the event's beneficiary. They are pictured with friends, Drs. Sheryl and Jason Okuhara.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending Night

Employees of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center gathered Aug. 9, at the Polo Grill and Bar, for the restaurant's Charity Bartending Night. The event benefited hospital employee Karen Haga, who is battling cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Joy Server, Doris Kaplan and Renee Sheade. Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
'I want as many birthdays as possible.'

... but no more birthday parties."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
The Great Scallop Search is on

The 5th annual Sarasota Bay Watch Great Scallop Search will take place from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub, 760 Broadway Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
All Angels' website gets a boost

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church has made an even bigger presence on the World Wide Web.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
He finds bullet casings by the seashore

Tom Dougherty was in the shallow waters of Whitney Beach about a week after Tropical Storm Debby, when he thought he stepped on a seashell.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Donation aides Dream Oaks Camp

The Peace River Electric Cooperative's "Operation Round Up" charitable foundation recently donated $3,200 to Dream Oaks Camp, a camp for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Bobcat spotted in Lakewood Ranch

East County resident Tim Cunningham recently spotted this bobcat on Honeysuckle Trail, near the Riverwalk Grove community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Mixon's gives away ice cream

Now through Aug. 15, Mixon Fruit Farms will be giving away a free ice cream cone to any child 12 years and younger who comes to the store and recites the "Pledge of Allegiance."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ariel and Ana Samedi, 7, play in the water fountains at Sun-N-Fun.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
Children enjoy end of summer bash

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Suncoast hosted an end-of-summer fun day Saturday, Aug. 4., at Sun-N-Fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2012
The tale of the fairy "GlamMa"

According to Urban Dictionary.com, "If 60 is the new 40 then GlamMa is the new Grandma, a woman with a sense of self and style."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County firefighters this afternoon wait for an update about smoke sighted in the Sarasota County Jail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2012
Smoke brings firefighters to jail

Emergency personnel investigated smoke coming from vents in the Sarasota County jail this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2012
Connie Mack visits Sarasota

Republican challenger for US Senate Connie Mack will attend the the GOP's North Sarasota County Victory office Friday, Aug. 10 for a meet and greet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 9, 2012
Aug. 9: 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
Elaine Charney, Sally Piccolo and Patty Sarlo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Newcomers Club Luncheon

The Sarasota Newcomers Club held its monthly luncheon at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's north end beach during Tropical Storm Debby, which brought heavy rain and winds to the region in late June.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2012
NOAA predicts stormier summer

The NOAA has revised its increased its predictions for hurricane season to 12 to 17 named storms.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue transported 122 patients during the second quarter of the calendar year.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2012
LBK Fire Rescue releases second quarter stats

The department got high marks in a survey from patients, with 83% rating their overall quality of care as "outstanding."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sen. Mike Bennett was interviewed by numerous television crews following the meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 9, 2012
Willowbrook homeowners calling for action

About 50 residents gathered Wednesday night to share their concerns with Sen. Mike Bennett about the condition of their homes, which are experiencing severe issues from water intrusion.

  • East County
  • News
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