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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
This Waterlefe home, with three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,362 square feet of living area, sold for $565,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 27, 2012
Three-bedroom Waterlefe home sells for $565,000

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Deborah and Henry Sunkenberg, of Bradenton, sold their home at 10912 Big Bass Place to Bruce Diplock, trustee, of Ontario, Canada, for $565,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 27, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Danielle Valley

Lakewood Ranch High senior swimmer Danielle Valley qualified for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Team Trials in two events at the Gator Swim Club Summer Invitational June 3 to June 5, in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kim Kern and Steve Sweney, founders of Consider It Done, will check off your to-do list.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Consider It Done

Consider It Done founders Steve Sweney and Kim Kern will do just about anything.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Brian McCarthy, founder of Always Home, will make sure no pests or problems happen when you’re away.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Always Home

Always Home is a licensed real-estate brokerage; but the founder of the company, Brian McCarthy, doesn't sell homes or lease properties - he provides home management to the community and second-home owners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Founders of Boost Studio, Christine Koch and Steve Boris, take a break from branding at their home office.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 206 at The Castillian, 4525 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,738 square feet of living area. It sold for $680,000. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 27, 2012
Longboat Shores home sells for $950,000

A home in Longboat Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • June 27, 2012
Bridge Bites: We've got you surrounded

Perhaps East should have tried 5 (diamonds) over 4 (spades), that would be a cheap sacrifice if 4 (spades) is making.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary and Lou Carey attended with Eileen Manghillis and Gail Landry.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixology Class

East County residents mixed up their evening with a bit of South American style June 26, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Mixology event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 26, 2012
New head football coach for Booker introduced

Carlos Woods, former assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts, was introduced via Skype at Booker High School Tuesday evening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2012
Obituary: Mary Ann Ruff

Mary Ann Ruff, of Longboat Key and formerly of Columbus, Ind., died June 22. She was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 26, 2012
June 26: 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
  • June 26, 2012
Cardinal Mooney grad qualifies for London Olympics

Sarasota pole vaulter Lacy Janson cleared 14-9 to capture the final spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2012
Sandlott Wood Bat World Series coming to Sarasota

Extra Innings will host 11U and 12U Sandlott Wood Bat World Series July 26-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Much of the Longbeach Village flooded over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2012
Break-ins reported in Village

About a dozen break-ins occurred Sunday night, most of which involved unlocked vehicles in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Boris of Boost Studio presents the new website that will be active starting July 1
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Small Business Awards

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2012 Small Business Awards Breakfast at Lido Beach Resort Tuesday, June 26. Before awards were given, Boost Studio made a presentation of the easily navigated and sharp looking new logo and website the duo has been working on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sections of Beach Road along Siesta Key Beach are often the first areas on the island to flood, and quickly become road hazards.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2012
Siesta runoff fix faces delay

The $2.8 million Beach Road drainage improvement project was expected to begin no later than July 7, but the permitting process has sputtered.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby prompted a sewage sill yesterday in Harbor Acres.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby prompts city sewage spill

A wastewater spill in the Harbor Acres neighborhood was contained yesterday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical storm emergency repairs require permit

Emergency repairs made due to damages from Tropical Storm Debby require permit from the county.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fertilizer applied during the summer can easily wash into storm drains and flow untreated into bays or streams.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
County fertilizer restrictions in effect through September

Sarasota County's Fertilizer and Landscape Management ordinance prohibits the use of fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus from June 1 through Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2012
County closes portion of Upper Manatee River Road

Upper Manatee River Road west of Rye Road has been closed temporarily.

  • East County
  • News
Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club circus

A one-year old Bengal tiger named Tebow greeted members of Bird Key Yacht Club as they came to the event 'Under the Big Top' on June 23. He was visiting the Yacht Club from Big Cat Habitat. Attendees weathered the storm indoors with cocktails and dinner followed by a show. A hand-balancing act from the Sailor Circus, a contortionist and a juggler performed in a one-ring stage built in the dining room just for the event, and it was ring mastered by Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg all of Circus Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 25, 2012
June 25: 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
A sailboat rocks back and forth close to the shore at Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Island Park and Siesta Key Debby damage

Downtown Sarasota's Island Park and Siesta Key suffered quite a bit of damage due to tropical storm Debby.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicks off vacation Bible School First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
Debby rolls in to Manatee

Manatee County officials are preparing for Tropical Storm Debby, but government offices remain open at this time.

  • East County
  • News
Students Corey and Brianna enjoy their snack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Vacation Bible School

First United Methodist Church kicked off its vacation Bible school Monday, June 25. Students enjoyed snacks, prayers and various games and activities on their first day of camp.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Herb and Judith Gofman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Summer Shabbat

Members of Temple Sinai gathered for a bit of schmoozing before its Summer Shabbat, Supper and Schmooze event Friday, June 22, at Temple Sinai. Guests enjoyed small appetizers and beverages before dinner and services began.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Linda Long, Jennifer Cohen and Shannon Staub
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Members of the Tiger Bay Club gathered Wednesday, June 20, for their monthly meeting. Sarasota County Commission candidate Jennifer Cohen spoke, and Commissioner Christine Robinson was the moderator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Debra Clark-Maradiaga, Larry Face and Fran Levinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted is quarterly Prime Time and New Member Celebration event Wednesday, June 20, at Mercedes-Benz of Sarasota. Approximately 300 people attended the event, during which they enjoyed appetizers, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with other professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tropical Storm Debby's projected to cross the Florida Panhandle. Image courtesy of Weather Underground
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2012
Tropical Storm weather to continue in Sarasota and surrounding areas

Expect more rain and wind from Tropical Storm Debby as it passes through the Florida Panhandle.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2012
More than 50 Key homes without power

FPL is working to restore power to homes affected by Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Residents should continue to pay close attention to local news media for updates on the situation.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota County Water Reclamation Facilities reaching treatment capacity

Residents are urged to reduce water usage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
Rain continues in Lakewood Ranch

Residents of Lakewood Ranch and the surrounding East County community have continued to see strong winds and rain today.

  • East County
  • News
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