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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Pro-homeless lobby a problem

The homeless are back in the news in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rich Swier Sr.
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Winds of war blowing in the Mideast

The president's words confirm the attack on Iran will be up to Israel, not the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The 1960 addition to Sarasota High School, designed by famed Sarasota resident Paul Rudolph, will be a focal point of the planned new campus entrance from Bahia Vista Street. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Public Schools.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota School District puts off decisions suggested by analysis

After reviewing the results of MGT of America's analysis of district expenses, the Sarasota County School Board elected to delay following the consultant group's major suggestions.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

  • Sarasota
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As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

  • Sarasota
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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Thomas

This Siesta Key resident spent most of his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows.

  • Siesta Key
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In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Sandy Hook home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,002 square feet of living area sold for $4.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2012
Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eddie Beiler says he is ready to use his prior experience battling drug and alcohol addition to help others in need.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

  • Sarasota
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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman recently set a world fishing record after releasing 18 sailfish in one day.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

  • Sarasota
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A La Bellasara condominium, which has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,377 square feet of living area, sold for $1.93 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2012
La Bellasara condo tops weekly sales

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kathryn and Brady Skinner, Sarasota, sold their Unit 602 condominium at 464 Golden Gate Point to S.E. Kretz, trustee, Sarasota, for $1.93 million.

  • Sarasota
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T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 14, 2012
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

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

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Photo courtesy of Marilyn Rothschild
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 14, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Marilyn Rothschild

Marilyn Rothschild is a Longboat Key resident who loves to sculpt. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two free training sessions will be offered on each of the dates listed below at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Screenshot from www.scgov.net
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 14, 2012
Sarasota procurement registration begins

Sarasota County unveiled a new online procurement system in the wake of a procurement scandal last year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Ladies enjoy first polo match

Lois Sklare and Bea Erickson, above, of Longboat Key, enjoyed their first polo match Sunday, at the Sarasota Polo Club, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Myra Adkins, Kerry Minar, Nick Luman, Keena Robinette and Bob Kolesa
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Time to fire up the grills

Beachplace Association hosted a luau-themed managers lunch for its residents March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grand Bay III event co-chairs Ellen Flatow and Burt Herman with Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation CEO Alex Quarles. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Grand Bay hosts grand fundraiser

Grand Bay III held its mid-winter party and fundraiser, called "Have a Heart," Feb. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Longboaters honored at Tree of Life event

The Jewish National Fund hosted the Tree of Life Award Dinner March 10, at Michael's On East. It was a big night for Longboat Key. Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz made the invocation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
UPCC women celebrate the arts

Fifty members of the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a cultural extravaganza during their recent trip to St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Garden Club hosts afternoon tea

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Garden Club enjoyed a relaxing afternoon of finery at the club's recent Afternoon Team at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Village district makes date with history

April 2009 was history-in-the-making for the Longbeach Village. So, how did everyone miss it?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Association pushes back unit-owner vote

The Longboat Key Town Commission had a stern warning for the interests in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort last week: Work out a resolution or risk losing more than half of the resort's 237 units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Architect Gary Hoyt presented the sketches at Wednesday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
North end enters discussion zone

The Longbeach Village Association heard ideas recently generated as part of a community-based planning exercise for the north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 14, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi will give the keynote presentation at a breakfast co-hosted by the Republican Club of Longboat Key Friday, March 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
News Briefs

Town will hold public information meetings; Three-car crash delays traffic on GMD; Inlet Management Plan discussion rescheduled; Early voting ends Friday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Our View: Colony needs a new knight

There is a simple solution to the legal morass that is killing the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort: Money.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Nosh-A-Rye Manager Marlene Zobel, server Sharon Jagger and owner Barbara Bowman. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Nosh-A-Rye to close in April

The owner of Nosh-A-Rye describes the decision to close the 15-year-old Longboat Key restaurant as 'bittersweet.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A recent string of incidents has prompted Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle to ask officers to increase their visibility and provide extra patrol at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort and the largely vacant Whitney Beach Plaza.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Police increase patrols of Colony, Whitney Beach

Police Chief Al Hogle told officers to provide extra patrols at the Colony and Whitney Beach Plaza after a string of vandalism and incidents was reported.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Voters supply questions, demand answers at debate

Vice Mayor David Brenner and challenger Ray Rajewski debated for the first time Monday night. The Longboat Key Club's plan was the $400 million question.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An architectural rendering depicts the view of Dry Dock Waterfront Restaurant with its second-floor dining area extended toward Sarasota Bay. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Dry Dock owner suggests overlay district is needed

Eric Hammersand wrote to the mayor that the idea could enhance waterfront dining for Key restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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