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Harriet Sokmensuer
March 29, 2012

Siesta Key Village preps for annual Easter egg hunt

The Siesta Key Village Easter Egg Hunt has been an island tradition for more than two decades.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 29, 2012

Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 29, 2012

Neighbors: Nadja Bernitt

Nadja Bernitt's volunteer community policing helped to inspire her first, published mystery novel.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 29, 2012

La Bellasara condominium tops weekly Sarasota sales

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Sandra Brewster, trustee, and Thomas Brewster, of Arden, N.C., sold the Unit 403 condominium at 464 Golden Gate Point to Brian and Kimberly Pennington, Shalimar, for $2,085,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock took this photo from the Serenoa Golf Club in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 29, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Brian Ragone kept his undefeated streak alive, finishing in 40.78 to win the 300-meter hurdles at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Ian Bain.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The place the Riverview High girls track team captured at the Tarpon Invitational March 23. The Lady Rams scored 59 points in the meet.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 29, 2012

South Cocoanut home tops sales

A home in South Cocoanut tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pamela Wall submitted this photo, taken at Siesta Key Beach Access 5 the night her husband proposed.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
March 28, 2012

2nd Annual 'One World' International Award Dinner

Black Tie

Eddie Kirsch
March 28, 2012

March 28: 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

Eddie Kirsch
March 28, 2012

County to hold Adopt-a-thon Saturday

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold its spring Adopt-a-thon Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fly Back in Time

The Experimental Aircraft Association is touring their 1929 Ford Tri-Motor around the state from March 26-28. The 82 year old plane also known as the 'Tin Goose' was one of the two airplanes that founded Eastern Airlines and led the way for commercial airplanes today. Flights start today at 9 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. The duration is 15 minutes and the view is priceless. To take this once in a lifetime flight go to Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (at the APP Jet Center) and get your ticket today! Tickets are $80. Visit www.flytheford.org

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Living Lord Lutheran Italian Dinner

Preschool students and their families and members of Living Lord Lutheran Church gathered together for an Italian dinner March 27. Guests enjoyed a spaghetti dinner, musical entertainment by the Braden River High orchestra's Legacy Quintet and a children's art display. The event served as a fundraiser for All God's Children Preschool.

East County
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
March 28, 2012

Pedestrian injured on Siesta Key

A Florida Highway Patrol report reveals a third pedestrian has been struck by a car on Siesta Key this year. The third incident occurred early Monday morning.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Poker Night

For the past eight years a group of men have been playing poker every Tuesday night during the season at Midnight Cove II.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
March 28, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is a fashion designer with a rags-to-riches story. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
March 28, 2012

City Hall listed as Top 100 building

City Hall, built in 1966, has been included as a Florida architecture Top 100 building and residents can vote for the building as their favorite architectural site in the state.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Network considers Ranch for new show

APRIL FOOLS - Talent scouts for the Bravo network will be in Lakewood Ranch next week to begin casting for a new "Real Housewives" series.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Mr. Potato Head discovered out east

APRIL FOOLS - Move over, Legoman. There's a new oversized toy in town.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Volunteer drivers needed

APRIL FOOLS - To combat rising printing costs, the Longboat Observer is asking for help from its readers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Tuesdays at New Gate School

The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Program, more affectionately known as 'Tennis Tuesday', has the students at New Gate learning the basics from forehands, backhands and volleys to agility to sportsmanship.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

This issue is in good taste

APRIL FOOLS - For this issue, the Longboat Observer has teamed up with an area company to test one of its newest line of products: edible ink and paper.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Seeking tutors and volunteers

The Literacy Council of Sarasota is seeking tutors to help Sarasota adults improve their English.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Catch and release

Curt and Pia Laguerre Ravn caught an injured blue heron after nine weeks of an ongoing effort with Save Our Seabirds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage

Longboaters Larry and Carol English celebrated their 50th anniversary with friends and family Friday, March 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Primrose family needs your votes!

One East County family is a finalist in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

SMR employee spies alligator

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Director of Marketing and Public Relations Candice McElyea shared this photo of a gator she snapped in Lakewood Ranch earlier this month.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 28, 2012

Ballet school presents 'Cinderella'

The School of Russian Ballet will bring fairy-tale magic to the East County with its production of "Cinderella" at 2 p.m.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

Hilton looks to expand property

Ocean Properties Vice President of Operations Andy Berger recently met with town officials to discuss a redevelopment of the property that could double its room count.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

FULL STORY: Brown gets second term

Mayor Jim Brown and Vice Mayor David Brenner will each get another year in their posts after two unanimous votes by the Town Commission.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

Welfonder, Tallman make pitch to Colony

Developers Manfred Welfonder and Jay Tallman have partnered in hopes of convincing Colony unit owners to support an alternative redevelopment plan.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

Gill forms new Sarasota congregation

The former Longboat Island Chapel minister has formed the New Village Chapel in Sarasota with congregants.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

County moves forward with Longboat Pass plan

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 to proceed with the plan recommended by Coastal Planning & Engineering that suggests three groins for the north end of the Key.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 28, 2012

Planning & Zoning Board puts Comp Plan policy on hold

The Planning & Zoning Board moved forward with changes to its Comprehensive Plan with the exception of one policy that some say could impact a future cellular tower.

Longboat Key
News

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