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This home at 647 N. Owl Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,520 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.62 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 11, 2012
Bird Key home sells for $1.62 million

A home in Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Patricia Valenti, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 647 N. Owl Drive to Robert O'Connell, of Decatur, Ill., for $1.62 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This Country Club Village home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,908 square feet of living area, sold for $750,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 11, 2012
Home in County Club Village tops transtactions

Michael and Joan Mahon sold their home at 13405 Montclair Place to Mats and Barbara Wahlstrom, of Lakewood Ranch, for $750,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Aubrey Lee Price's PFG Asset Management LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 11, 2012
Missing Georgia investor linked to LBK building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, is tied to at least 10 Manatee County properties, including the former Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2012
Sarasota County Commission OKs hog hunt

The Sarasota County Commission on July 10 voted to authorize the feral hog hunts planned for Deer Creek Prairie Preserve.

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

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner suggested Tuesday the commission take another look at the city manager candidates they previously rejected.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to reconsider city manager candidates

A list of four city manager candidates that was previously rejected by the Sarasota City Commission will be reconsidered at the Monday, July 16 regular meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rep. Vern Buchanan said he was pleased with the committee's action but not surprised.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2012
Bipartisan panel dismisses Buchanan finance allegations

The House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed allegations about Longboat Key Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan's personal financial disclosure statements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kerrie and Dale Miley with Steve Evans and Amanda Pandorf, Monday, July 9, at the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's event at Findaddy's.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC First Monday

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their First Monday event from 5:30-7:30 pm, Monday, July 9, at Findaddy's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
IRISS and other officials shoveled dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2012
Global manufacturer breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

IRISS held a ground-breaking ceremony today for its new Lakewood Ranch-based global headquarters

  • East County
  • News
The missing trailer is dark green, and is about 10 feet long and five feet wide. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Boy Scout troop reports stolen trailer

Lakewood Ranch's Troop 303 is seeking a missing trailer and equipment that had been stolen from a church parking lot.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Sterlace of Sarasota has been arrested for burglary of a Stone Ridge Trail home.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 10, 2012
Man arrested for burglary, shot by homeowner

A burglar who was shot twice by a homeowner after he broke into a home was found at Sarasota Memorial Hospital receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Waterway Development Program, which is the funding source for waterway projects submitted by Sarasota County, currently has $1.36 million available for 22 applications that total $1.89 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to discuss waterway funds

The West Coast Inland Navigation District will ask commissioners this afternoon for at least $377,000 more than estimated for its 2013 fiscal year budget.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 9, 2012
July 9: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2012
Obituary: William S. Buchanan Jr.

William S. "Bucky" Buchanan Jr. died June 25, he was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is leaving City Hall in early August.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Sarasota Interim City Manager to step down

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is not staying on at City Hall past August 3. Commissioners have to find an interim replacement if they don't appoint Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tim's Classic Meatlover's Chili

Braden Woods resident Tim Hyden perfected this meat-lovers chili recipe while working as a firefighter for West Manatee Fire Rescue.

  • East County
  • News
The craters on the road next to a beach on east Siesta Key sunk deeper from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 9, 2012
County in line for state funds

The Sarasota County Commission will vote July 10 to approve a contract with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for $105,608 in disaster relief.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Premier Sotheby's International Realty represented the buyer in the sale of a $4.92 million European-inspired estate on Casey Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Casey Key home sells for $4.92 million

A home on Casey Key Road last month was the third largest sale ever on the eight-mile island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Representatives from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will be attending tonight's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
Greenbrook to host safety meeting

Representatives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will attend tonight's meeting.

  • East County
  • News
Joshua Braunstein, 7, got help with a word search from counselor Sarah Lurie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Camp Gan Israel

East County children ages 5 to 12 learned about their Jewish heritage while enjoying crafts, games, field trips and other activities during Chabad of Bradenton's Camp Gan Israel June 2-6.

  • East County
  • News
All the race participants rode around the course with American flags during the playing of the National Anthem, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX during Olympic Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota BMX Olympic Day

More than 80 participants ranging in age from 2 to 60 participated in Olympic Day, Saturday, July 7, at Sarasota BMX.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Balloon artist Trebor Britt poked 3-year-old Dylan Durrance with his new sword.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

East County residents gathered July 6, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 6, 2012
July 6: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Balogh and Barbara Kuzmich
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth

Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated the Fourth Of July with a beach-bash lobster barbecue. Members and guests adorned in our nation's colors dined under a big white tent on the beach. Children built sandcastles and there was live music by Jimmy Bones. It was a very American way to celebrate Independence Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2012
Music on Main livens Main Street

Lakewood Ranch Main Street will host its monthly Music on Main concert tonight.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2012
SCF athletes score academic honors

The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized three State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota athletic teams were recognized for their academic achievements in 2011-12.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 6, 2012
Officials needed for upcoming recreational leagues

The Manatee County Government Parks and Recreation Department is looking for officials, 18 and over, for its upcoming adult flag football and adult co-ed kickball leagues.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kathleen Scholl, Marlynn Schwenk and Dorothy Cole
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Parish Potluck

The parishioners of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church congregated for a spirited Fourth of July Potluck. They wore red, white and blue and sat at a congregation member's poolside munching on appetizers. It was a fun night spent enjoying each other's company.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Hal Lenobel served on the commission for a total of 12-and-a-half years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 6, 2012
Lenobel resigns from Longboat commission

Commissioner Hal Lenobel resigned yesterday in a letter to Mayor Jim Brown in which he cited illness and the recent death of his wife, Hazel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
IPOC is challenging the Town Commission’s approval of the Key Club’s Islandside resort expansion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 6, 2012
Town, Key Club and IPOC agree to mediation

The nonbinding mediation will take place July 18 and is closed to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The late Al Hogle’s family: Leslie and Don Jones
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest, II

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marissa Chase, Janice Chase and Tyler Bafia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth of July with a dinner and party at the club. Members donned their most patriotic attire before mingling and enjoying the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Brooks, Alexis Branzei and Mason Brooks
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Independence Day in style, Wednesday July 4, with a festive party. Members gathered to enjoy food, games and family activities before having a flag ceremony and watching the fireworks over the Sarasota Bayfront.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Phil King, Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and Lee-en Chung
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club held a luncheon, Thursday, July 5, at Michael's on East. The featured speakers included Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent and Commissioner Jon Thaxton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles and Patsy Morrison with Suzanne Bell and Jerry MItchell
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC VIP Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a VIP party at the pavilion at Siesta Key Public Beach, Wednesday, July 4. People enjoyed food by Mattison's and live music by Ted Stevens and the Doo-Shots.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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