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Jennifer Barclay submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jennifer Barclay submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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This River Club South home, which has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,919 square feet of living area, sold for $480,000. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 15, 2012
River Club home tops week's sales at $480,000

A home in River Club South tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Thomas and Denise Hartnett, Bradenton, sold their home at 9992 Cherry Hills Ave. Circle to Donald and Janice Doede, of Orland Park, Ill., for $480,000.

  • East County
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The Beach Comber II model at the Cottages of Callista Village offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2012
Regional home parade showcases local builders

The HBA Manatee Sarasota will host its annual Parade of Homes Feb. 18 through March 4.

  • East County
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Michael Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michael Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.

  • East County
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Eight-year-old Arianna Romano enjoyed a special Valentine’s Day donut and milkshake with her mom Cindy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Valentine's Day Lunch

Students at McNeal Elementary School spent lunch with the ones they love during a special Valentine's Day lunch Feb. 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Edward Lill

Edward Lill, of Longboat Key and formerly of Madison, N.J., died Feb. 6. He was 79.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Geraldine R. Jenkins

Geraldine R. Jenkins, of Longboat Key and formerly of Fairfax, Va., died Feb. 1. She was 94.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli

Gloria Tessaro Fiorelli, of Atlanta and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9. She was 91.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 14, 2012
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President of the Democrat Club Murray Blueglass, Candidate for Congress Keith Fitzgerald, and Andy Maass
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

The Democrat Club wasn't seeing red at their Valentine's Day meeting. With 2012 Elections right around the corner, Candidate for U.S. Congress Keith Fitzgerald dropped by the Democrat Club Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The group listened following lunch in the Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside Dining room as he talked about blue winning the race, especially as far as Congress goes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2012
Obituary: Richard L. 'Dick' Falter

Richard L. "Dick" Falter, of Osprey, died Feb. 11. He was 80.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2012
Manatee school board budgets transportation funds

Manatee County School Board officials are taking steps to improve the safety of students being transported by district buses with the approval of more than $200,000 in spending for immediate transportation needs.

  • East County
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
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Representatives of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority board today met for their agenda review meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2012
IDA considers staff expenditure changes

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority today considered changes to how much money staff can spend, in certain situations, without specific board approval.

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Dara Gray, 6, enjoys her donut during the breakfast that followed the Fairytale Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

  • Sarasota
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John and Pat Casteel
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met for its monthly meeting at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Feb. 10. Instead of having one speaker, it was an open candidates forum featuring various campaigns: County Commission of Sarasota, Town Commission of Longboat key, State Attorney, County Sheriff and representatives from the Romney and Paul camps. Those running answered questions from the audience.

  • Longboat Key
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Stephanie Dubsky and Nancy Taussig do weddings together
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted it's Networking at Noon at Holiday Inn Lido Beach on Thursday, Feb 9. The group enjoyed lunch overlooking the beach at Lido from the seventh-floor dining room at the hotel. The speaker was Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings.

  • Longboat Key
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A new Sarasota Staples store is expected to open within the next two weeks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 14, 2012
New Sarasota Staples accepting applications

A new Staples at the corner of Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 is currently training employees and accepting applications.

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Former Mayor George Spoll
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 14, 2012
In the Public Eye: George Spoll

Former Mayor George Spoll left public office behind last year when he reached the end of his term limit on the Longboat Key Town Commission but he hasn't left the public eye.

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Juanita Connell and Richard Herr
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 13, 2012
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Ray and Rita Bromark
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 13, 2012
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring General Stanley McChrystal

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring General Stanley McChrystal

  • Black Tie
Sixth-graders Sydney Blocker, Vivian Lu and Tali Leckie made sure to get their free Icees.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle School Renaissance

Students at Braden River Middle School were recognized for their scholastic achievements during the school's Renaissance event Feb. 10. Those in attendance enjoyed bounce houses, a rock wall, music and Icees.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There were plenty of Porsches to view at the Sarasota Polo Club on Sunday.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo and Porsches

The Suncoast Porsche Cup was held Sunday, Feb. 12 out at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
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A parking forum will be held 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the Selby Library.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 13, 2012
City hosting parking forum

The city of Sarasota will host a parking management forum next week to help prompt improvements within the parking system.

  • Sarasota
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Lennon Isaac and Christy Wyatt jump while Alexis Hudson and Mary Ashley Fulton move the rope.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump Rope for Heart

Out-of-Door Academy held their 24th annual Jump Rope for Heart event in conjunction with Grandfriends Day, Friday, Feb. 10 underneath the Dart Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The convenience store will offer an enhanced grocery selection when Publix closes in April.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2012
Quik-n-Easy opens at old 7-Eleven site

The convenience store is located at 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive and is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Deputies searched the home and discovered the victims. They have been identifies as Isabelle Moak, 82, Thomas Moak Sr., 80, and Renee O’Connor, 62.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
Man arrested for triple murder

Sarasota deputies have arrested Thomas Moak, 58, of 4142 Tonga Drive, for the shooting death of his parents and sister Feb. 10 at his home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2012
Power outages to impact Gulf Bay Road

The temporary outages will take place this morning as FPL completes power-line work.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota deputies, Venice police and Florida Highway Patrol were all involved in stopping Wayo. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2012
Crime spree ends in standoff and arrest.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Saturday responsible for number of crimes that began in Manatee County and ended in South Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Debbie Goss

Lakewood Ranch Town Hall employee Debbie Goss loves this meatloaf recipe because it's quick and easy and reminds her of her childhood in Oklahoma.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
Activist fights bullying at Braden River Middle

Nationally known presenter Debbie Johnston, a Florida educator who lost her son to suicide, spoke to students at Braden River Middle School today about preventing bullying.

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Weisblat and Michael Williamson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Valentine's Dance

East County couples gathered Feb. 11, at the Palm-Aire Country Club for a special Valentine's Dinner Dance event

  • East County
  • Neighbors
D.A. Mattingly, Margorie Miele and Jennie Mattingly
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of the Angels' Fashion Show

Ladies of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church gathered Feb. 11, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom for the "Hey, Look Us Over!" Fifth Annual Fashion Show, presented by the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
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