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  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme home his home away from home on Siesta Key. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things"

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2012
Manatee County rejects two town requests for WCIND funds

The commission determined that two requests totaling $105,000 were not eligible for WCIND funds.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2012
Home-Tech hosts ribbon cutting

The air conditioning and major appliance company is opening a new facility of Lena Road today.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Morrison employees gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Esplanade’s new amenities center May 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Esplanade Groundbreaking Ceremony

More than 60 Taylor Morrison employees, future residents and community members celebrated the future opening of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's amenities center during a groundbreaking ceremony May 16. Esplanade, which opened at the end of January, already has sold 46 homes at an average sales price of $345,000 with homes starting at $212,000. For more information visit www.taylormorrison.com.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Total Tennis will vacate its 2,400-square-foot location next to Sun Garden Café this summer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Restaurant rumors spark parking concerns

Total Tennis and Anna's Deli will vacate their locations this year. And rumors of a restaurant eyeing one location could mean more parking problems are ahead.

  • Siesta Key
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David Warren has seen the business cycles affect Siesta Key for more than 20 years from the perspective of a tourist and landlord at Banana Bay Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Key celebrates lively season

Siesta Key businesses cashed in on a record-setting tourist season with the help of Europeans, the economy and the No. 1 beach ranking.

  • Siesta Key
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Suncoast Charities for Children still needs to raise $49,600 for the 28th annual event this summer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
Suncoast Charities seeks donor support

The Suncoast Charities for Children wants the public to be aware that its organization funds the boat races and fireworks that occur on the bayfront every Fourth of July.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
City approves Ringling's Keating Center addition

The city of Sarasota's Planning Board unanimously approved a Keating Center addition and a new student health center.

  • Sarasota
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Crews with Gerdes Construction Inc. recently demolished these two beachfront properties on Ocean Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Pardon our dust: Key construction is back

As tourists leave Siesta Key for their permanent homes, island residents are seeing what the recession effectively blurred: new construction.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
FULL STORY: School Board squashes ad talks

The fiscal health of the Sarasota County schools and the physical health of school employees dominated discussions at the School Board work session.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The decorative waterfall near the entrance to Terrace East is a vulnerable target for vandals while older residents sleep.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Village vandalism highlights problems

A report of vandalism to the concrete wall separating Terrace East and Ocean Boulevard has some residents worried about vengeance sought over noise complaints.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The German exchange students enjoyed Siesta Key Beach with their American hosts.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chad and Katelyn Maggi show off a wine bottle with Chad’s personalized proposal message. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Wine-shop proposal culminates in wedding

Chad Maggi popped the big question to his girlfriend, Katelyn, at Siesta Key Tropical Wines. The two were married April 21.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Weisman
  • May 17, 2012
My View: The sounds of silence

Yet another example of a vocal, albeit caring, few attempting to impose their view on the masses: How many people truly "suffer" from the alleged noise emanating from the entertainment venues in Siesta Village?

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial announces scholarships

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme found a home away from home at his beloved Siesta Key bar.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Donna Judge

Sarasota's Donna Judge is the coach of the U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which comprises martial arts students from all over the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's observer team spotlight: Ricky Ehlers

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Sarasota area girls softball players named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Weekend. Honorees include Riverview's Corinne Jenkins and Sarasota's Jade Rhodes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken near the John Ringling Causeway in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken near the John Ringling Causeway in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 724 Tropical Circle, which has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a pool and 2,603 square feet of living area, sold for $1 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2012
Two-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andrew Rubin, of Malibu, Calif., sold his home at 724 Tropical Circle to Tara Raven, Sarasota, for $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Karin Gustafson announces retirement; Carpenter opens studio on North Palm; John McKibbon honored with hospitality award; Tina Mroczkowski admitted to Florida Bar

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unit PH-C at Hudson Crossing, 888 S. Orange Avenue, has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,511 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.38 million. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2012
Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,375,000

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Michael Janes and Franziska Janes, trustees, Sarasota, sold the Unit PH-C condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Patrick Neal, trustee, Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Renee Sheade and her birthday cake
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 16, 2012
Renee Sheade 75th Birthday

Renee Sheade 75th Birthday

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 16, 2012
May 16: 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 Sarasota County School Board met with Superintendent Lori White for a May 15 workshop.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2012
School Board work session covers ads, health

A small budget and employee health were among the topics covered by the Sarasota County School Board during their monthly workshop on May 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mandy Peebles

Mandy Peebles is a Braden River High School student graduating both college and high school this May. Read more about Peebles in our candid "Five Things."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi loves Longboat Key's easy living lifestyle. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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