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The Sarasota City Commission also agreed to move forward with negotiations for two hotel proposals Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 20, 2012
Commission makes parking hours uniform

Sarasota city commissioners created a downtown parking enforcement program Monday that has parking enforcement from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Skye Aiello, Stephanie Moore, Kristi Quarles and Jasmar Molina
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2012
Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon featuring Olivia Newton-John

Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon featuring Olivia Newton-John

  • Black Tie
Veronica Brady and Mary Ann Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor Kick Off

  • Black Tie
Sophomore pitcher Brad Zunica got the call on the mound for the Mustangs in the third game of the tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Baseball Classic

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch High baseball teams spent Spring Break competing against some of the top teams in the state during the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 12-15. The Pirates went 2-2 in the Premier Division while The Mustangs went 2-2 in the Elite Division. Braden River opened up its tournament with a 4-1 victory over Benjamin March 12. The Pirates then fell to North Port (7-6) and Miami Palmetto (8-7) before bouncing back to defeat Berkley Prep (4-3). Across town, Lakewood opened u its tournament with an 8-3 victory over Montverde Academy March 12. The Mustangs then fell to tournament champion Barron Collier (14-2) and Sarasota (6-2) before shutting out Miami Sunset 7-0 March 15. Lakewood's Zack Larson was named the Elite Division's best hitter.

  • East County
  • Sports
Congressman Vern Buchanan
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key was joined by fellow Republican Clubs from the two counties for a special breakfast meeting on Friday, March 16. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the featured speaker. Congressman Vern Buchanan was also present. Bondi grew up in Florida and her father, Joe, lives on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
March 19: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Diener with Bob and A.J. McFarlin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal St. Pat's

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church celebrated St. Patrick's Day two days early on March 15. The group wore their best green and dined on traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef sandwiches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tricia Foster wore some fun shamrock glasses at Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party rocked the block from 9 a.m. until midnight, Saturday, March 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alice Richey in a tank top
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gal-E-Mates' Fashion Show

On March 14, the Gal-E-Mates of Sarasota Yacht Club had its monthly meeting. Following lunch, some of the members displayed their hand-made wardrobes for a fashion show unlike any other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dexter Bernard Williams was arrested this morning at his home in the 2000 block of 8th Street in Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 19, 2012
Enforcement arrests one of Sarasota's ten most wanted

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Dexter Bernard Williams, who has been on the run since September.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hana Kenny performs with the Sarasota Irish Dance Academy, Saturday, March 17, at the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Phillippi Estate Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The grass at Phillippi Estate Park was extra green, Saturday, March 17, during the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vaishnavi Jayakumar, 9, plays in one of the Banyan trees after performing, Saturday, March 17, during the Selby Gardens 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Cultural Festival

The 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival was held March 17 and 18 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated last Monday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 19, 2012
Commission election brings 1,465 early, absentee votes

Many voters didn't wait for the town's March 20 General Municipal Election to cast ballots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener enjoy cooking for fun and pick up produce from the Sarasota Farmers Market.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 19, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener

Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener like to host brunch get-togethers and used to have people over on a monthly basis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 19, 2012
Commission reviews parking hours today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss parking enforcement hours moving forward and hear from hotel developers at its regular meeting today at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
MGA sponsored the match.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunday Polo

Polo enthusiasts gathered March 18, at the Sarasota Polo Club for the MGA Insurance USPA Finals.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lillian Brent and Malcom Zeldin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 18, 2012
Hadassah's Centennial Celebration

Hadassah's Centennial Celebration

  • Black Tie
Ten-year-old Seth Morano couldn’t contain his excitement after getting a hit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Miracle League of Manasota Opening Day

Aspiring Miracle League baseball players suited up and hit the field for the Miracle League of Manasota's Opening Day March 17. The league's four teams opened the season with a first pitch ceremony and a pair of baseball games on the new Miracle League Field.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
University Park Country Club resident Ellen Kaiden started Art in the Park 12 years ago as a way to meet other local artists.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

University Park Country Club residents and the community enjoyed seeing the works of a variety of local artists during the 12th annual Art in the Park March 17. More than 30 artists were featured in the neighborhood's fine arts exhibit.

  • East County
  • News
Dee Bennett, State Senator Mike Bennett, Bill Thompson, Paul Caragiulo and Mark Johnson, President of Sertoma
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Roast of State Senator Mike Bennett

State Senator Mike Bennett was put in the hot seat in the name of charity, Friday, March 16 at Michael's on East. The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held their fourth celebrity roast to help raise money for their local charities, specifically their speech clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mama Bear and Jenna hang out during the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A large crowd filed into the State of the Arts Gallery, Thursday, March 15 for the 10x10 event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 10x10

Ten local, creative leaders spoke at the 10x10 event, Thursday, March 15 at the State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Denise Aberle with Maggie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2012
Banyan Ball 'The Emerald Isle'

Banyan Ball 'The Emerald Isle'

  • Black Tie
Bob and Mia Whiteley
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2012
Black & White Dinner and Auction

Black & White Dinner and Auction

  • Black Tie
Lynn and Al Albert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 17, 2012
Asolo Rep 2012 Annual Gala 'Ragtime Revival'

Asolo Rep 2012 Annual Gala 'Ragtime Revival'

  • Black Tie
Charlie and Katie Ruth made hats out of the Observer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part IV

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Grace Kelly
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part III

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

  • East County
  • News
Children decorated green hats at the Observer booth.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival, Part II

The children at the Lakewood Ranch Irish Celtic Festival on March 17 decorated green hats at the Observer booth.

  • East County
  • News
Alisha and Robert Herrington came out with their children Kaela, 3, and Ben, 20 months.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Irish Celtic Festival

East County residents celebrated St. Patrick's Day and their Irish heritage during the inaugural Irish Celtic Festival March 17 at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed a Lucky Dog Parade, live musical and dance entertainment, children's games and activities, food, green beer and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob White says he is personally endorsing Longboat Key Town Commission District 3 candidate Ray Rajewski.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2012
Commission endorsement emails raise questions

Supporters of both Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski have taken issue with emails sent by their opposition.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 16, 2012
March 16: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dorothy Goldberg, Phyllis Lishnoff and Tanya Sherman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rat Pack Re-Imagined, Part II

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best, fitted dress shirts and suits and the audience grooved to the sounds of '50s and '60s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rat Pack
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rat Pack Re-Imagined, Part I

All the Daddy-Os and cool cats of Longboat Key packed into the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design on March 13. The lights were low, the men onstage were decked in their best, fitted dress shirts and suits and the audience grooved to the sounds of '50s and '60s.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Dave Thomas

Dave Thomas is a Siesta Key resident who spent his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows. Read more about him in our Candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first meeting takes place from 3 to 7 p.m. today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2012
Telecommunications study meeting takes place today

The first of two public information meetings takes place this afternoon at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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