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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

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

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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

An increase in parking fines would be a deterrent

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brad Edmondson was the speaker for the sixth annual Winter Forum held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Deacy began dancing 12 years ago. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Dancer stays step ahead of competitors

It's hard to imagine that someone who recently won the Southern Region Oireachtas Irish Dance Championship could ever be shy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Julia Mounts

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,732 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2012
Siesta Manor home tops week's sales at $640,000

A home in Siesta Manor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Burden, Sarasota, sold his home at 391 Avenida Madera to Kenneth Ellingson Jr. and Kathleen Ellingson, trustees, of Downers Grove, Ill., for $640,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy White took this sunset photo on Siesta Key's Cresent Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this sunset photo on Siesta Key's Cresent Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Marge Martin

Marge Martin, a heart-attack survivor, will share her story at this year's Go Red for Women Luncheon March 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Handles is a guard for the Harlem Globetrotters
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman recently opened a new store called Martin Freeman, located in downtown Sarasota. Observer staff.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longtime associates hold sartorial celebration; Signature Sotheby's furthers ties in Canada; Dwell Real Estate opens downtown; Pool builder recognized in design award contest

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
6,228 — The number of baseball fans who attended the Baltimore Orioles’ home-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates March 3, at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles lost 10-3.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential in The Out-of-Door Academy's 8-1 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 6. ODA is a perfect 7-0 so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit PH-D in Hudson Crossing at 888 S. Orange Ave. sold for $1,545,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2012
Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,545,000

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian O'Brien and Kathleen O'Brien, trustees, sold the Unit PH-D condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Rainer and Debora Blomster, Sarasota, for $1,545,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sharon and Neil Meyer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 60,000 drivers will pass the sign every day.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Roadside campaign

The first anti-Obama sign in Sarasota was installed at 50 N. Tamiami Trail this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2012
BREAKING: 911 Center experiencing landline problems

The Sarasota County 911 Center is currently experiencing problems with landline phones. In the event of an emergency, people should use a cell phone to call 911 until further notice.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casting directors with Knickerbockerglory are interested in a Sarasota family, with a high school or college student, which has never visited the United Kingdom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 7, 2012
Sarasota family casting call announced

A new reality show called "Twin Towns" is seeking a Sarasota family to star in a reality show that features sister cities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Suncoast Storm win March into Madness

The Suncoast Storm 98 travel softball team won the March into Madness Tournament March 3-4 in Venice.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
SCORES: Braden River blanks Port Charlotte

Braden River High pitcher Hannah Loyer pitched a complete game, allowing one hit and striking out 12 while helping lead the Lady Pirates to an 11-0 victory over Port Charlotte March 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Ranch women enjoy fashion show

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club members learned of the latest fashion trends during the group's annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon Feb. 22, at Michael's On East.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Rescue offers free pets for seniors

Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has teamed up with Purina's Pets for Seniors to help adoptable pets at the Sanctuary find new homes and to help seniors find a new companion.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ballot winners Lana Finch, Bea Erickson and Sharyn Joseph
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
And the award goes to ... the Privateer North!

On Feb. 26, the women of the Privateer North celebrated their third annual Academy Awards party -- and most of them lasted until midnight.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Casa del Mar treated to concert

On Feb. 23, Amanda Lubin performed a piano program at the association apartment at Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Youngs, Esther Cook, Jane Vorel and Jane Johnston. Photo by Dora Walters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2012
Group celebrates Royal birthday

Esther Cook's birthday coincided with the date of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Royal Rummage sale preview Friday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Money talks, and if it could comment on the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat, it might say: This race is a close one.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2012
Commission warns Colony parties

Commissioners warned the interests of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that they could lose grandfathered units if they don't reach a resolution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cedars Tennis Resort currently has 93 units, approximately 60 of which are rented. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2012
RVA purchase nets Cedars and Barrier Island Realty

The Longboat-based RVA, Resort Vacation Accommodations, purchased the resort and real-estate firm from Randy Langley for an undisclosed amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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