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The Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line began the fair with a performance.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Glen Cappetta is the owner of Sun Ride Pedicab
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2012
In the Public Eye: Glen Cappetta

When Glen Cappetta decided to start his own pedicab company, he had a business model in mind, but he knew finding the perfect location would be crucial to the company's success.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Scott Anderson and Graci McGillicuddy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 23, 2012
Community Video Archives Hall of Fame Luncheon

Community Video Archives Hall of Fame Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Andrew Vac President of LLSA Chamber of Commerce and Kenny Barr owner of The Sports Page
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce took their members to the mainland for a happy hour at Sports Page Bar and Grille in on Thursday, April 19. Participants could relax, network and enjoy cocktails with their friends and fellow chamber members. Even business competitors were having laughs with each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Anita Cohen, Kathy Bernstein and Bonnie Chisling
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association season close

It has been a great season for the women's golf association. On Tuesday, April 17, The 9- and 18-holers celebrated the end of season with a little bit of bread and putter. They teed off and had a closing luncheon to celebrate. While some might stick around the key for the summer months, others will be absent-tees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Loren Mayo for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 23, 2012
April 23: 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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Earl Mehlenbacher presents the Queen of the Hop, Diane Hart, with her flowers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2012
Controversial mural art painted over

The "Fast Life" mural that many believe imitates gang was painted over earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid was hired earlier this year
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2012
Sarasota County aims to help businesses

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid, hired earlier this year, has created a new team of employees dedicated to business and economic development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2012
Scores: Pirate senior finishes as state runner-up

Braden River High senior Nathan Kirkman finished second in the 199-pound weight class of the Class 2A state weightlifting meet April 21, achieving his goal of earning a medal.

  • East County
  • Sports
A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 23, 2012
Victim Tribute to be held April 24

The Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council will host its annual Victim Tribute on Tuesday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lisa Camuto

Braden River Elementary School's Lisa Camuto grew up eating plenty of Spanish food. This recipe for picadillo is one her own family has enjoyed for years.

  • East County
  • News
Proposed options for the reallocation and reprioritization of the Local Government Infrastructure Sales Tax Program are on the county agenda Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2012
County commissioners discuss road project priorities Tuesday

Commissioners will also discuss a new 911 Emergency Operations Center on county-owned property at 1301 Cattlemen Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carolyn Silverman, Amanda Stanbrosky and Olivia Goodfriend
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jacqueline Abney and Chastanna Niemann greeted guests with a smile.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, April 19, at Buffalo Wild Wings for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Fruitville Grove had fresh produce for sale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: San Marco Farmer's Market

San Marco Plaza hosted its first Farmers Market April 20. Guests enjoyed live music while browsing vendor booths that included fresh produce, bread and seafood as well as goods, plants and other items.

  • East County
  • News
Callie MacLeod, the Rev. Sarah Campbell, Kim Bierds and Holly MacLeod, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Fish Fry

Families gathered April 20, at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch, for the Harvest Youth Fish Fry and Silent Auction event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Juliette Beer, Emily Harris and Debbie Trice show off the flowers they got from Shabby Chic, one of the ventures at Girls Inc, during the Girls Inc Volunteer Appreciation Day ceremony, Thursday, April 19, at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc Volunteer Appreciation Day

Girls Inc held a special Volunteer Appreciation Day ceremony, Thursday, April 19, at Girls Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Brill, Ed Brodsky and Zenobia Davis
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, April 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey and Chris Vandewiele have fun at Healthy Kids Day with their daughters Eleanor, 4 mos., and Andrea, 23 mos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Kids Day

Hundreds of families came out to the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota Y to celebrate Healthy Kids Day, Friday, April 20. The nationwide YMCA event promotes the coming of summer as well as the importance of being healthy. The biggest highlight was the opening of the water park for the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Two-and-one-half-year-old Izzy Dean, pictured with SMART’s Alissa Fabian, Heidi Conover and Dennis Lewis, loved getting to pet the horse.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Family Weekend Camp at Dream Oaks Camp

Eleven families from across the Tampa Bay area spent the weekend creating memories and enjoying life during Family Weekend Camp April 20-22 at Dream Oaks Camp. The annual camp, put together by The Foundation for Dreams, The Children's Cancer Center and The Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast, is for families that have a child that has been recently diagnosed with cancer or cancer related illness. Throughout the weekend, children and their families enjoyed arts and crafts, sports and games, horseback riding, canoeing, nature walks, scavenger hunts, a family dance and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Andrew Boudreau and his older brother Matthew, 8, enjoyed a visit with Orthodontists of Lakewood Ranch’s Super Tooth.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Nolan Nights on Main Street

Afternoon thunderstorms didn't keep dozens of Nolan Middle School students and their families from enjoying an evening of musical entertainment, fun and games during Nolan Nights on Main Street April 21. Guests enjoyed musical performances by Nolan's band and choral students, drama performances, live and silent auctions, games, vendor booths, face painting a 50/50 raffle and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eduardo Anaya and Rafe Pascale
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2012
Late Night Wrap Party

Late Night Wrap Party

  • Black Tie
Josh and Julie Abel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 21, 2012
Meet Me at the Tropicana

Meet Me at the Tropicana

  • Black Tie
Braden River High senior Elena Lopez is congratulated after driving in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 21, 2012
Lady Pirates win district crown

The Braden River High softball team captured its first district championship in three years with a 5-4 extra inning victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 20.

  • East County
  • Sports
Alice Bee and David Swingley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 21, 2012
Cinema Tropicale

Cinema Tropicale

  • Black Tie
Doug Christy and Erin Barber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 20, 2012
'Deja Vu'

'Deja Vu'

  • Black Tie
Penelope Ann Miller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 20, 2012
Filmmakers Luncheon

Filmmakers Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Kreg and Susan Hickman with Angela and Ricky Riggs
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala

East County residents came out April 20, to the Polo Grill and Bar, to support the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
April 20: 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
The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scott Wierson presented his findings to the commission at Thursday’s workshop.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Construction progress as of April 20
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 20, 2012
VIDEO: April 20 Publix development

Have you left town for the season but want to know how construction for the new Longboat Publix is developing? Then check out our weekly video updates of the construction process!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Humane Society to host 'pet food bank'

The Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch will open a pet food bank in May.

  • East County
  • News
Off-duty officers are providing three hours of dedicated patrol, in addition to usual patrols by the sheriff's office, per district weekly, according to the contract.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 20, 2012
Extra sheriff patrols start in Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies have begun targeting speeders in Lakewood Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 2, as per a contract with the districts.

  • East County
  • News
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