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Join Mallory Gnaegy for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 21, 2012
May 21: Daily Headlines Video

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Patty Kuemmel, Ty Smith and Joe Correll representing Dana Tyler
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Meeting

The St. Armands Circle Association got fancy with the group's annual meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Sarasota on May 15. Attendees got down to more than just business by enjoying a sunny happy hour on the hotel's lawn before the meeting. Executive Director Diana Corrigan summarized the past year's accomplishments on the circle: median landscape and improvement, additional parking spaces, the most successful Fright Night and new Buskers on St. Armands events, to name a few.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art's "Art After 5" series and St. Armand's Circle's first Wednesday art events were also mentioned favorably in an art reader poll.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
Sarasota voted No. 1 arts destination

A magazine's reader poll revealed that the city of Sarasota was voted the No. 1 arts destinations for cities with populations under 100,000.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Walker interacts with the contestants.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Masterpiece Living Day

Sarasota Bay Club hosted its quarterly Masterpiece Living Day Thursday, May 17. The event focuses on improving residents' social, spiritual, intellectual and physical skills with activities such as volleyball, mutual interviews and Wii games. As part of the event, residents and staff teamed up to compete in a sports trivia competition.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota city commissioners will review a trespass code and several downtown projects today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
City commission reviews trespass policy tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will review proposed changes to a city code that establishes a process for the issuance of trespass warnings on public property at tonight's regular meeting at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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Chairs Chuck and Diann Flanders with president John Leeming and president elect Thomas Maryott
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew Banquet

More than 120 Sarasota Crew rowers and their families gathered at the Ritz Carlton Sunday, May 20, to celebrate the end of a successful season. The team has enjoyed victory at the district, state and regional levels and is preparing to head to Tennessee for nationals.

  • Sarasota
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Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread uses just flour, sugar, rosemary leaves, salt, parmesan and butter. Pecans can be used for garnish.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 21, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Karel Beck

Karel Beck's Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread is a recipe she learned from Food Network's show "5 Ingredient Fix."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A ticket for a seat belt violation is $116; a child restraint violation is a $166 fine.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2012
'Click It Or Ticket' campaign starts today

Local police officers will be watching closely to make sure motorists have their seatbelts fastened.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The percentage of Sarasota County students scoring at or above proficiency remains higher than the state average
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 21, 2012
Some Sarasota students outpace state

Ten percent more Sarasota County public school students had proficient scores on the Spring FCAT reading test than state totals.

  • Sarasota
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Cody Taylor and Julia Adkins with Allison Doran and Nolan Ryan
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom - Casino Royale

Sarasota High School students enjoyed an evening at the "Casino Royale", Saturday, May 19, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 21, 2012
Forum introduces state attorney candidates

Tea Party Manatee on Tuesday will host a forum with candidates for the 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney position.

  • East County
  • News
Catherine Anderson celebrates her victory in the final match against Len Baggerman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Members of the Pine View Key Club, Sarasota Middle School students and the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club celebrated the end of the year with a barbecue and rock, paper scissors tournament. Participants went head to head through several rounds of play until a champion was crowned. Gift cards were awarded to the final competitors. This year's champion was Catherine Anderson.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Harold Alterman listens to Gina Vandroff’s dog Izzy’s heart.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded Temple Emanu-El members of the importance of animal companionship and the roles pets play in our lives Saturday, May 18. Rabbi Glickman delivered a scripture-inspired message about animals before personally blessing guests' pets, and a veterinarian was on hand to provide routine check ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zach Wells, 12, Cameron Lugannani, 7, and Thomas Polidoro, 12
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Buddy Bowling

The first and sixth grade buddies went on their annual Buddy Bowling field trip, Friday, April 18, at Sarasota Lanes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Will Getzen, Romeo, looks up at Ivy Morton, Juliet, out on her balcony.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside's Romeo and Juliet

The fourth grade students of Taunya Fogleman's class at Southside Elementary performed William Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, at Southside Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marcy Johannes prepares to wrap up a necklace bought by Valerie Cox from Raven Wood Studios, Saturday, May 19.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival brought hundreds of people out to peruse, buy and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, along Main Street and in 5 points park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sydney Strimer, 11, portrayed the character of Nelly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Don Cronson and Gary O’Hagan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 18, 2012
Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

Dick Vitale Gala honoring Jay Wright, Gary Williams and Lou Holtz

  • Black Tie
Halle Acton hit the dance floor early.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River School Middle Dance

Eighth-grade students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the conclusion of their middle school days with a special dance May 18.

  • East County
  • Schools
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 18, 2012
May 18: Daily Headlines Video

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John Castellano got in some time on the driving range before the tournament began.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful welcomed golfers May 18, to the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Reinstrom, of the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, kept the mood lively as the golfers began the tournament.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Galvano Golf Classic

East County golfers today headed to the Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch for the 16th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gary Reinstrom, of the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, kept the mood lively as the golfers began the tournament.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Galvano Golf Classic

East County golfers today headed to the Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch for the 16th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic began to appear through a roundabout on Ringling Boulevard at Pineapple Avenue this morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
One Ringling roundabout now open

A roundabout at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue opened this morning. A second roundabout at Palm Avenue is still under construction.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Public Works unveiled floor and parking plans for the new Gulf Gate Library at an open house on Feb. 29.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 18, 2012
Public unveiling scheduled for library plans

Sarasota County Public Works and Harvard Jolly Inc. will take questions and comments about the preliminary floor plan and renderings of the Gulf Gate Library project next week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Commission will hold its budget meeting at 1 p.m. Monday, May 21, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 18, 2012
Town to hold first budget workshop

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss preliminary budget information for the 2012-3 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
Home-Tech shows off new showroom

The company has opened a showroom on Lena Road, in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Randall Morgan, left, spoke with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Dr. Linda Widra, right, about the new office.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Open House

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates celebrated the opening of a new office in Lakewood Ranch May 14 with a special open house event.

  • East County
  • News
Jenn Blinkhorn and Lauren McComb
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala: Sail Into Summer

  • Black Tie
Jeff Stephens and Rebecca Ronan
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May17, met at Key Solutions Real Estate Group's Siesta office to exchange business cards.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
May Elise, Thorsen, Jennifer Elise Moore
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May17, met at Key Solutions Real Estate Group's Siesta office to exchange business cards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New and former Presidents of the Sarasota Republican Club Mike Moran and Chuck Volkert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club meeting and dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, May 17, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Chuck Volkert stepped down as president and Mike Moran will now be the new president of the club. Those who attended also helped to vote and welcome the new members on the Board of Directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior Seth McGarry pitched his final game in a Mustangs uniform during the Class 6A state semifinals May 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2012
Mustangs rally falls short in state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning before ultimately falling to Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy 6-4 in the Class 6A state semifinals May 17 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 17, 2012
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2012
Albertsons' Manatee stores prepare to close

Stores began liquidating inventory May 9 in preparation for June 9 closures.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Albert "Al" Hogle, pictured in 2007.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2012
Services scheduled for Chief Hogle

A memorial service for Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle will take place next Thursday in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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