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Jen Blanco
February 8, 2012

ODA shut out in quarterfinal

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team saw its season come to an end Jan. 31, with a 4-0 loss to Indian Rocks Christian School in a Class 1A-Region 2 quarterfinal.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
February 8, 2012

Neighbors: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch photographer Dave Kostura spent most of his career working with NASA and with the U.S. military.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 8, 2012

BUSINESS OBSERVER

RE/MAX's Samler expands business; Jon Talamas joins MGA Insurance Group; Caldwell Trust Co. welcomes trust officer

East County
News

Adam Hughes
February 8, 2012

Verna Bethany home tops weekly transactions

A home on Verna Bethany Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Lisa Johnson sold their home at 6540 Verna Bethany Road to Bankunited for $500,000.

East County
Real Estate

Observer Staff
February 8, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
February 7, 2012

Lion of Judah Luncheon

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
February 7, 2012

Sweetheart Luncheon honoring Johanna Meier

Black Tie

Jen Blanco
February 7, 2012

Mustangs gallop into semifinals

The fourth-seeded Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team defeated fifth-seeded Dixie Hollins 58-41 in the Class 6A-District 12 quarterfinals Feb. 6.

East County
Sports

Mallory Gnaegy
February 7, 2012

Obituary: Paul Vincent Dean

Paul Vincent Dean, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Atlanta, died Jan. 25. He was 80.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
February 7, 2012

Obituary: William Kahn

William Kahn, of Overland Park, Kansas, and formerly of New York City and Longboat Key, died Feb. 1. He was 73.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Black Tie Staff
February 6, 2012

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

Black Tie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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