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Grants are awarded to projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2011
Key condo associations complete Bay Partner projects

The Windward Bay and Beachplace associations recently completed projects funded by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program grants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ridin' in style

Jamez White, 11, was one of 25 boys from Moody Elementary School who got to ride a limousine around the Rosedale community today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Buck and Lesley Huntley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Men Who Cook

It wasn't just Men Who Cook at the kick-off party for the Asolo Repertory Theatre event on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens. There were also men who pretend to cook, or so says their wives, and women who eat, too. The second-annual event presented by Beverly Bartner, Molly Schechter and Margaret Wise will feature business and community men cooking up a storm of their favorite recipes and will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Greeley with his piece “Going Dancin’”
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Scott Pike and Friends

One hallway on the Plymouth Harbor mezzanine is lined with portraits and seascapes on one side of the wall and hosts political sculptures on the other. Down the crowded hallway to the left, there's a nude painting that everyone keeps talking about - in a good way. And to her right sits a statue made from recycled computer and electronic parts. People at the Scott Pike and Friends art show on Tuesday, Dec. 6 are socializing with glasses of wine and light snacks as they view the artwork.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Community members also can participate in the program by sending a Christmas card, thanking a soldier, to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P.O. Box 5456, Capital Heights, MD 20791-5456.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
Braden River students bring 'a touch of home' to military servicemen

Students at Braden River High School are participating in the American Red Cross' Holiday Mail for Heroes program

  • East County
  • News
Participating students were recognized by Manatee County commissioners at Tuesday's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
High school students experience government in process

Students participated Tuesday in 'Youth in Government Day' at Manatee County's administrative building.

  • East County
  • News
Arleen Klein and Marcy Klein
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Frosty Frolic

Women from the Women's Golf Association dressed as snowwomen on the golf course at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harborside on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for their annual Frosty Frolic. The get-together celebrates the season with a game of golf followed by brunch prepared by the chefs at Longboat Key Club. Each woman brought an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Roberts, of A New Approach, with Christine Koch and Steve Boris, both of Boost Studio
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Holiday Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance celebrated the holiday season with their fourth annual holiday social held Dec. 7, at The Lake Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
We've got spirit, yes we do

Saturday's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade attracted thousands of spectators and participants, all decked out in their holiday finest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fran Levinson, Anne Weintraub, Tamara Chapman, Vanessa Opstal and Kim Goodson. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Simply Spoiled hosts superstars

Local superstars turned up at Simply Spoiled Thursday, Dec. 1, for a special reception to kick-off the call for nominations for the third annual 2012 Women's Leadership Council Community Superstars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victoria Erquiaga, Diana Durand, Wendy Lee Goldberg, John Dickinson, Jason Elden, Marina Eckert, Valerie Coyle and Richard Light, Gillespie Village merchants, pose on the porch of Sarasota Marche. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara and Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Retail village highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization

A block of 1920s cottages along a stretch of Fruitville Road is being converted into a retail village that also highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Neighbors do not show 'goodwill' toward project

The Sarasota City Commission will review an appeal by a group of North Trail residents that is upset with the Sarasota Planning Board's decision to approve a Goodwill Superstore. on the North Trail.

  • Sarasota
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This circus-themed Payne Park playground was approved by the city Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Payne Park playground approved

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a colorful circus-themed playground for the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
DSA shines light on tree issue

The city of Sarasota and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance are both frustrated that a tree donated to Selby Five Points Park last year remains unlit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

Overhead: 'Never, ever again!'; Costco construction schedule announced

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Don't be divisive on North Trail Goodwill; University of Florida will never schedule OSU

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Amig, access management/safety program manager for District One of the Florida Department of Transportation, talks Tuesday evening with Kathy Bell, a resident of the Excelsior condominium complex.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday approved a contract that could lead to the sequencing of Siesta Public Beach improvements from the summer of 2012 through the fall of 2014.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Faster work plans unveiled

The County Commission has set in motion a plan that could lead to the completion of all Siesta Beach improvements by late 2014.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Mooring regulation moves ahead

City commissioners agreed with recommendations from staff on regulations for boaters anchored outside a proposed mooring field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Einstein had points on how to treat others; Scott rail rejection was obviously right

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village business owners say that with parking at a premium during season, people would not be inclined to move their electric vehicles after charging them, if other spaces were not visible. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Parking worry arises over charging-station proposal

Village business owners say people using electric-vehicle charging stations might be reluctant to give up those spaces.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Groups could collaborate on trash collection

Two Key organizations may partner to supply trash bags at beach accesses.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Main Street project worries continue

The Downtown Improvement District must present its Main Street project recommendations to the City Commission Jan. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
News Briefs

New fence installed by Treasure Boat Way; Gulf Gate Library plans win commission approval

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Commissioners dislike Facebook concept

The Sarasota County Commission addressed social networking policies at a board retreat last week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lennie Macarthur, Sasha von Dassow, Nancy Streetman, Barb Ahern and Janis Payne
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
Musicians pull some strings to form new orchestra

The Glenridge String Orchestra's 20 members meet weekly to practice for their spring concert.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Turtle Beach Resort is marking the opening of a new fine art gallery featuring works by the father of innkeeper Gail Rubinfeld and her identical twin sister, Miri Rosenfeld, including "Reflection." The resort is located at 9049 Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Island Beat: Siesta Beach has had some creative 'campers'

Not only has Siesta Public Beach been attracting its share of regular tourists, but it also has had a number of homeless people camping out, Sgt. Scott Osborne, who heads the Key's Community Policing Station, has told Siesta Key Association members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Past Hazzan Diane Nathanson with incoming Hazzan Jeffrey Weber. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
Nathanson honored as first female member of clergy

Temple Beth Sholom recognized Hazzan Diane Nathanson, the first woman in the temple's 78-year history to serve as a member of the professional clergy, with a tribute dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Our View: Halt downtown streetscape

There is a lot wrong with the city's proposed streetscape project along downtown's Main Street historic district.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Unit 61 at Tessera, 500 S. Palm Ave., has two bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,830 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.2 million. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 8, 2011
Tessera condominium sells for $1.2 million

Inge Smith, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit 61 condominium at Tessera, 500 S. Palm Ave., to John and Patricia Clark, of St. Joseph, Mich., for $1.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This Crescent Royale home, which has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,181 square feet of living area, sold for $455,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 8, 2011
Bay Island Shores home sells for $800,000

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Night Hawk Properties LLC sold the home at 775 Freeling Drive to James and Anne Westman, Sarasota, for $800,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting into the Intracoastal Waterway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Weekly Weather: Molten Bay

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of the sun setting into the Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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