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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: George Bernard Kelly

George Bernard Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of New York City and Port Washington, N.Y., died Nov. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2012
FEB. 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
Brian Moran watches as his wife, Erin, does the sign for “cake” and their daughter, Aura, 19 mos., tries to imitate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers learn to sign at Gulf Gate Library

The Baby Rhyme and Sign Time at Gulf Gate Library is a program for babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months that has become quite a popular program at the library over the last four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2012
Bullock to speak tonight at PIC forum

The new town manager will speak about his first 100 days on the job.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Julie Aranibar
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Julie Aranibar

Julie Aranibar is a member of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
A sheriff's office report states the victim recently conducted an inventory and realized 10 to 12 antique motors were missing from his storage building. The motors collectively are valued at between $50,000 and $100,000.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 7, 2012
East County resident robbed of antiques valued at $50,000

A man reported over the last six months, he has been robbed of 10 or more antique motors.

  • East County
  • News
This marks the fourth time New College has been among the top three public school offerings in the Princeton Review and USA Today’s ranks.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2012
New College makes appearance on the 'Today' show for no. 3 'Best Value College' ranking

New College was ranked by the Princeton Review and USA Today as the no. 3 "Best Value College in America" for 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Publix is set to open by December 2012. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2012
Commission approves Publix plans

The commission approved three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment related to the project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The decision was made after a motion made by VIce Mayor Terry Turner to remove the meters failed by a 2-3 vote and only garnered the support of Commissioner Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2012
Parking meters to stay downtown

The Sarasota City Commission decided at 8 p.m. Monday to keep the controversial parking meters in place, despite pleas from more than 50 merchants that packed the Commission Chambers with bags in their hands and on their heads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Berkowitz and Ann Ross
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 6, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Comedy at the Cabaret'

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota VIP Dinner 'Comedy at the Cabaret'

  • Black Tie
Baggers stand outside City Hall wearing bags on their heads and listening to James Derheim, Monday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Baggers at City Hall

People wore bags on their heads and walked from Mattison's to City Hall, Monday, Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Sho-Nuff Strawberry" was just one of the many delectable and delightfully named mini desserts made by Annie Clyde’s Homemade Cakes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

The Siesta Key Craft Festival brought thousands of people out of their homes and into the village on Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marie and future Commodore Bob Hunter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Bird Key Yacht Club opened its doors for the first ever Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Members dined on appetizers and rooted on their teams. They even had a quiet room, or 'box seats,' for the serious fans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 6, 2012
FEB. 6: 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
Tyler Kvols-Riedler does some practice throwing, Saturday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

The 16th annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament was a big success with a turn out of 102 participants. The tournament took place Saturday, Feb. 4, at North Water Tower Park and benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Goodman with Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Referees blowing their whistles and Cheerleaders waving their pom-poms sold raffle tickets at Sarasota Yacht Club's Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Fifty percent of the money raised goes toward the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, which gives grants to students working toward environmental degrees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Remy Brown
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Super Bowl

Pizza, ribs and even healthy appetizers were snacked on pre-Super Bowl at Promenade Condominiums on Sunday, Feb. 5. While some showed spirit for the Giants, others showed love for the Patriots, and some just enjoyed the food.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elaine Fuorry and Fran Merritt
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Social

It's the first time St. Armands Key Lutheran has held its winter social at Sarasota Yacht Club, but it's not the first time LaCroix has performed. Congregation members dined, wined and danced the night away on Saturday, Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Booker High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The audience looks bewildered that Chandler could guess all of the cards in the hand
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chandler is Magic

Jaws-dropped as Kenard Chandler of Bradenton, also known as Chandler is Magic, ripped apart a newspaper, waved his hand over it and restored it back to one piece. Chandler performed slight-of-hand and illusions for guests and members of the Longboat Key Education Center on Friday, Feb. 3. He talked about his background in magic, but wouldn't give up any secrets. No matter how much the audience begged

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River High School teacher Charles Willis formally was suspended in May for inappropriately using Facebook.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
Court upholds teacher suspension

The Second District Court of Appeals has upheld the Manatee County School Board's decision to suspend a Braden River High School teacher for inappropriately using Facebook.

  • East County
  • News
The controversial parking meters and whether or not they should be bagged again will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2012
Commission reviews parking meters tonight

Merchants will flock to the streets and the Commission Chambers tonight to protest the city's parking meter program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
VIDEO: Father-Daughter dance at St. Martha's

St. Martha's held a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed father daughter dance, Friday, Feb. 3, inside the school's cafeteria. The evening included, food, dancing, a bubble room, raffle prizes, fun house mirrors and plenty of candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jimmy Kahl
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Walkathon

Cardinal Mooney High School hosted its 11th annual walkathon to raise money for All Children's Hospital Saturday Feb. 4. Students and families joined staff to walk for a cause. Eleven years ago, the high school lost several students to leukemia and decided to start this fundraising event to raise funds for research. The walkathon, which includes a dance-off, concession stands and field-day activities, was sponsored by Harmor Mobility, Sarasota Lanes, Petland and Tropicana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Langer and Sharon Boyd
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday Dance at Senior Friendship Center

The Sarasota Senior Friendship Center hosted its First Friday Dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Seniors gathered to socialize and bust a move to the sounds of Kentucky-based band, Memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Dix had dinner with her twin sons, Jordan and Eli.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A 'Date Knight'

Mothers and their sons gathered at Chick-fil-A Feb. 4, as the restaurant hosted a special "Mother Son Date Knight" event. Festivities included live music, free photos, activities, the Chick-fil-A Knight and Princess cows and tableside service.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
Community Sports Scores

Enjoy this week's community sports score updates.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
Pirates victorious on Senior Night

The Braden River High boys basketball team defeated Bayshore 61-36 Feb. 3 to finish the season 20-4.

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Information Officer Dave Bristow said the the investigation is ongoing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
Armed suspect invades Pope Road home

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies are seeking information regarding a home invasion that occurred in the 2400 bock of Pope Road Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • News
The existing Longboat Key Publix opened in June 1980.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2012
Commission to vote on Publix tonight

The supermarket could close its existing store in April and re-open a new store in December if plans are approved.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2012
County starts traffic signal re-timing project

Manatee County officials are working to better coordinate more than 230 traffic signals in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
Four-year-old Lilly Mencinsky will start kindergarten at Gene Witt in the fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gene Witt Elementary Winter Carnival

Gene Witt Elementary students enjoyed a day of fun and games during the school's Winter Carnival Feb. 4. Students enjoyed bounce houses, face painting, games and activities, raffles, food and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Freshman Courtney Astore was one of the first rowers to spend 30 minutes on the rowing machine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students from each grade created an elaborate piece of artwork to be auctioned off during the live auction portion of the evening.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 5, 2012
Celebration of Imagination

Celebration of Imagination

  • Black Tie
Charlie and Andrea Bailey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2012
Palm Ball 'An Evening in the Garden of Good and Evil'

Palm Ball 'An Evening in the Garden of Good and Evil'

  • Black Tie
Thirteen-year-old Nikki Jennings of the Sarasota Ballet School performed a solo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Ovation

Hundreds of East County residents showed their support for the performing arts during Ovation Feb. 4 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests enjoyed live performances, special demonstrations and interactive booths and displays during the 5th annual event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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