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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: ODA baseball tops Cardinal Mooney

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 8-1 March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates swing past Lady Seminoles

The Braden River High girls tennis team defeated Southeast 5-2 March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mariah Diaz had a blast.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
Gullett students earn sponge war

Students at Gullett Elementary School on Thursday threw wet sponges at their teachers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Griffin checked out flooring made of coconut shown by Montgomery's Carpet Plus designer Lynn Johnson and manager George Garmon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

Lakewood Ranch residents and business professionals gathered March 8 at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce's McClure Center in Lakewood Ranch for the organizations Spring Fling Business Expo.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Abel and Jennifer Fairly
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Go Red For Women Luncheon

Go Red For Women Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Susan Brainerd and Jeannette Hyde
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

Cruising for a Cause aboard "Freedom" yacht

  • Black Tie
Attornies Mark Nelson, Morgan Bentley and Stephen Walker came out to show their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin, second from right.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: John Lakin Reception

Friends and colleagues showed their support for Circuit Judge, 12th Judicial Circuit candidate John Lakin during a special reception March 7 Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
English woman golfer charged with DUI on Siesta

Rachel L. Connor, 21, an English golfer, was charged with Driving Under the Influence early March 7 on Siesta Key, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2012
March 8: 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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Bob Benson with Statewide Disaster Restoration and Howard Rooks
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking at Noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn Lido Key on Thursday, March 8. Local business men and women socialized and introduced their businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The search found 24 handguns and one shotgun
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota man arrested, 25 weapons seized

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Glen Connolly, 57, for possession of heroin and possession of firearm by convicted felon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chase Bank customers Louis and Elza Csepes with Nikki and Joe Boguszewski
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chase Bank Opening

Chase Bank at St. Armands Circle, 30 N. Blvd. of the Presidents, had a ribbon-cutting and meet and greet on Wednesday, March 7. Circle association members, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and some trusty customers were in attendance, and snacked on appetizers and drinks. Chase Bank will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Julia Mounts

Julia Mount, 9, has played with the Sarasota Orchestra. Read more about Mount in our candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Nell Rude

Nell Rude is a Sarasota resident who recently created an exhibit titled "Tribute to American Heroes." Read more about Rude in our Candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Jack Corn dished out appetizers.
  • By Allison Moore
  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Scrub Away Cancer' fundraiser

Cancer Support Community Florida Suncoast hosted a "Scrub Away Cancer" Celebrity Bartending event Feb. 28, at Libby's Cafe and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2012
HBA announces Parade of Homes winners

Winners of the Home Builders Association Manatee-Sarasota's Parade of Homes event were announced March 6.

  • East County
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Architect Gary Hoyt presented sketches of the ideas.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2012
Villagers share north-end ideas

Longbeach Village Association members learned about ideas generated through a planning effort facilitated by the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Our View: Options to fix the meter mess

Don't do it. Don't tear out the downtown parking meters. Just bag them for now.

  • Sarasota
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Officer Patrick Schurr told Siesta Key Association members March 1 that he had written two citations over the past week, during three patrol periods at Beach Accesses 3 and 10.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Officers watch for loose dogs

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office personnel have stepped up enforcement of the county's ordinance forbidding dogs on most public beaches.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County staff has recommended the use of delineators in crosswalks. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
County to consider crosswalk options

The commission is expected to discuss options for improving crosswalk visibility in Siesta Village when it meets March 13.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
News Briefs

Benderson proposes land purchase; Neighborhood group files Goodwill appeal

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
More employees linked to scandal

An investigation into the city's Information Technology Department has implicated more unnamed city of Sarasota employees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Palmer Ranch Parkway interchange plan resurfaces

Palmer Ranch residents are upset that county staff once again has proposed an Interstate 75 interchange at Palmer Ranch Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Condominium owners on Siesta Key are continuing to seek clarification of a Citizens Property Insurance decision that could lead to their wind-damage policy costs going up as much as 500%. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Thaxton
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Court, Legislature address term limits for commissioners

While the filing of briefs continues in a Florida Supreme Court case on County Commission term limits, two bills on the same matter are pending in the Legislature.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
News Briefs

Pair charged in Key child-neglect case; Limited seats open for Civics 101 class

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Paul Malton
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Malton joins Re/Max office on the Key; Redmond named Tervis Tumbler CEO

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Reader supports proposed park project

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Merchant motto: Salvage the season

With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
An aerial view provided by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast shows the site of a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Merchants group voices support for pocket park

Members of the Siesta Key Village Association offered support this week, but no financial help, for the creation of a pocket park north of the Village, on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Gregory D. Hess
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
New College could name a new president next week

With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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