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Flooding occurred on Broadway and throughout the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2012
Debby takes Longboat by storm

Flooding, debris and power outages have been reported throughout the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Melone's pride themselves on their delicious dough that has no preservatives, sugar or shortening and is made from unbleached flour.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tracy Melone

Tracy Melone knows how to toss, top and serve up a delicious pizza. Read more about her pizza recipe in this week's candid "In The Kitchen."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch’s Huntyre Elling is a member of the Sarasota Heat
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2012
Sarasota Heat earns national tournament berth

The Sarasota Heat 18U Gold team outscored its opponents 37-15 to earn its first berth to the 2012 Amateur Softball Association 18 & Under Gold National Championships July 23-29 in Oklahoma City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Banana Court between Palm Avenue and North Gulfstream Avenue is under water today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 25, 2012
Downtown braces for more rain

Sarasota County is under a tornado watch until 2 p.m. today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 0.7-mile stretch of road from 604 Beach Road to the main entrance of Siesta Key Beach is closed due to flooding.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 25, 2012
Stretch of Beach Road on Siesta Key closed

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office this morning closed 0.7 miles of Beach Road as rain bands from Tropical Storm Debby continue to assail Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cal and Pam Erb with Mary Ellenn and Ron Foxworthy
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Kickoff Party

The 2012 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival held its annual kickoff party, Saturday, June 23, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota has announced classes are canceled on its website.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2012
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota cancels classes today

The school's offices and all other activities at SCF Lakewood Ranch, SCF Bradenton, SCF Venice and all other locations have been cancelled June 25 due to hazardous conditions caused by Tropical Storm Debby, SCF President Lars Hafner announced this morning.

  • East County
  • News
If you are on Siesta or Longboat Key, be on alert for coastal flooding over the next few days.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 25, 2012
Weather warnings issued for Sarasota County

As of this morning, multiple weather alerts for Sarasota County have been issued by the National Weather Service including a coastal flood warning and a tornado watch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County placed signs warning of the heavy flooding on Beach Road brought on by the constant weekend rain.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 24, 2012
Storm floods Canal Road

Storm bands from Tropical Storm Debby brought rain to Siesta Key leaving parts of Beach Road and Canal Road under water.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Flooding was reported in the Longbeach Village earlier this weekend. Courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2012
Tornado watch in effect for Key

The town is monitoring severe weather throughout the Key but hasn't ordered evacuations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alene Fowler and Nicole Behar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 23, 2012
Make-A-Wish 'Summer Wish'

Make-A-Wish 'Summer Wish'

  • Black Tie
June and Ed Alley, Susan Buck
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 22, 2012
Opening Night of Love, Loss and What I Wore

Opening Night of Love, Loss and What I Wore

  • Black Tie
Harvey Noyes, Richard Crawford and Weldon Frost
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club had a visit from Interim Police Chief Pete Cumming Thursday, June 21 at the Tavern at Longboat Key Club and Resort. In 2007, the late Police Chief Al Hogle invited Cunming to join the Longboat Key Police Department. Cumming hadn't given it much thought, but decided to make the move. 'It was one of the best career decisions I have ever made,' Cumming told the club. He answered the questions, most of which revolved around the continuation of Hogle's plan to install cameras at both ends of Longboat Key. Cumming even said that he would consider joining the Kiwanis Club. The club held its elections installing Jim Burmeister as president and Richard Crawford as vice president beginning Oct. 1. Bob Kromer celebrated his 85 birthday at the meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 22, 2012
June 22: 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 22, 2012
Pirate Volleyball Camp dates announced

Braden River High volleyball coach Matt McElhiney will host a Pirate Volleyball Camp July 23 to 26 at the school, 6545 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kayla Keane, Mackenzie Ramalho, Emily Wilcox, Dakota Kelly, Hannah Arduini and Jessie Dyson were eager to go on the water slide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Source Kids Camp

Children enjoyed water slides, crafts and other festivities as part of The Source Church's Kids Camp June 18-21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frank Cerullo, Jim McGuire, Sean McGrath and Justin Tracy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Movie Night

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church members didn't let Tropical Storm Debby get them down, instead, they gathered indoors and watched 'The Way' with Martin Sheen, Thursday, June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Stulman with Cyndi Riddell
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Charity Bartending

East County residents filled their glasses to raise money for the 9.11 Victims and Fallen Heroes Memorial during the Celebrity Bartending Night, at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 21, 2012
June 21: 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
Whitney Beach Plaza is one of seven properties included in the overlay.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2012
Whitney Beach overlay amendment adopted

The Longboat Key Town Commission adopted a Comprehensive Plan amendment that allows for an overlay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hal Lenobel is currently on his seventh term on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2012
Lenobel in hospital but showing improvements

Commissioner Hal Lenobel remains hospitalized but is out of intensive care.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Indicators show real-estate market in recovery

Declining inventories and increased activity show the real-estate market in Manatee and Sarasota counties is improving.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Maroney and Ryan Montague, Sarasota County staff members, led vendors interested in the Village maintenance contract on a one-hour tour this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 21, 2012
Potential contract bidders tour Village

Tom Maroney and Ryan Montague, Sarasota County staff members, led vendors interested in the Village maintenance contract on a one-hour tour this morning.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Cheryl Brady is the founder of Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Votes needed for prospective grant recipient

East County resident Cheryl Brady needs your vote to be considered for a $250,000 business grant

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will be held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2012
Town Hall hosts resident orientation

New residents of Lakewood Ranch can learn more about the community tonight.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 21, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black knows how to make a good barbecue. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2012
Sarasota Crew captures the silver

The Sarasota Crew's Men's Varsity 8+ recorded a winning season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2012
Big help needed for supply drive

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast is conducting a school supply drive for children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for the upcoming school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2012
Fresh faces

Siesta residents now have a new place to worship on the Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini hired The Sylint Group  to investigate a complaint from a city resident that former City Manager Bob Bartolotta and Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown "scrubbed" their computers clean of data. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
Computer investigation continues

An ongoing computer forensics investigation into the city's IT Department is now focused on shoring up shoddy security.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
Commission not ready to commit any funding to homelessness program

Commissioners must first review financials, donation commitments and community need.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini was denied a bond twice
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
Why can't Nadalini obtain bond?

City attorney Robert Fournier told city commissioners that if someone challenged, in court, why the city wasn't in compliance with its charter, he could defend the city's position.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
Parking garage's fate remains uncertain

The city must build a State Street parking garage by February 2015 or face a lawsuit from developer and garage advocate, John Simon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
City manager candidate: Barbara Lipscomb

The five city manager candidates the Sarasota city commissioners selected include three Florida city manager candidates. This is the second of three Florida candidates the Sarasota Observer is profiling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The search is on for a new home for Complexus.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2012
Public Art Committee's project concern builds

The Public Art Committee questions an interactive art project for its lack of theme and artistic direction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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