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Neal wrote 39 contracts in September — a 111% increase over September of 2010.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 111% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 90% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
  • News
Patrick Fleming, 4, enjoys pouring sand in his little red wagon. Fleming is on vacation from Massachusetts along with his mother and father.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Little Sandman

Cooler morning temperatures have even more people heading out to the beach ready to take in a day of cooler breezes and warm sun.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

  • East County
  • News
The Lady Mustangs scored 113 points to finish third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country finished third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1 in Satellite Beach.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch fell to 2-3 on the season with a 27-0 loss to Palmetto Sept. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
Tigers shutout Mustangs

The Lakewood Ranch High football team failed to find the end zone as the visiting Mustangs fell to Palmetto 27-0 in non-district action Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Nice Flamingos

A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Emma Holland and Sarah Nimptsch continue to cheer on the Thunder no matter how the team fairs on the field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Team Spirit

The Out-of-Door Academy varsity cheerleaders display their Thunder pride on the sidelines each and every week.

  • East County
  • Sports
A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Quick Point Nature Preserves

A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Michael Leach, 33, was arrested for Exploitation of the Elderly.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota man exploits grandmother, misappropriates more than $100,000

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Ryan Michael Leach, 33, for Exploitation of the Elderly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read this week's construction and maintenance projects.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 3, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 2

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. New projects start on county Road 775, county Road 789, state Route 72 and U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Meters are now installed on Main Street, Adams Lane, East Street, and east of U.S. 41 on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota parking meters are back

City of Sarasota civilian volunteers are lining the streets this morning, helping motorists figure out how to pay for their parking spaces. This morning, a volunteer helped a man pay for his space on Main Street, just south of U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2011
Commission to consider interim contract tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the contract signed last week by David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission will also consider approving a $25,000 mural art project for the interior walls of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2011
Commission discusses Lido Pool today

Sarasota city commissioners will most likely approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The workshop has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Manatee Room on the fourth floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
BCC to hold workshop

The workshop is slated for 9 a.m. Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • News
People wave at a helicopter flying overhead while they held up a mile-long rainbow flag Saturday, Oct. 1, on the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Colors of the rainbow

A pride walk was held Saturday, Oct. 1, on the Ringling Bridge with many people turning out to hold up a mile-long rainbow flag.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim and Denise Gross brought their dogs, Nico and Bella, for the first time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals

East County residents on Oct. 1 brought out their beloved pets to Living Lord Lutheran Church for its annual Blessing of the Animals event.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Scullers came in second in the Womens HS Novice 8+.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota 5000 Regatta had 20 teams from Miami, FL to Halifax, CAN show up to race Sunday, Oct. 2, out at Blackburn Point Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lori Dorman holds Emily Foote's baby girl, Alana.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu El's Tashlich

Members of Temple Emanu El congregated Sunday evening, Oct. 2, for an annual Tashlich service at the Warren family's residence. Tashlich is a religious ritual that takes place after Rosh Hashanah. It is a practice of symbolically casting away sins into the water.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Honoree Donald Geike
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 1, 2011
2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This bra is called “Bra-zilla”
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Viva La Pink

Foxy Lady presented Viva la Pink, a fundraiser fashion party to benefit Susan G. Komen 60-mile, 3-Day walk for the cure on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event featured music by Marc Anthony Roman, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors in the boutiques clothing and accessories escorted by Sarasota Firemen.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Barresi, Blanche Barresi, Annamae Simon, Jack Burnham
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Luau

The Knights of Columbus of St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted a pig roast luau fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1. The money will go toward an Ultrasound for Sarasota Pregnancy Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rev. Bernthal blesses Marianne and Dan Blazowich's six dogs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Matt Martin and Peter Carrier
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Golf Outing

Parents and friends of McNeal Elementary hit the green for the school's annual golf tournament Oct. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Monofilament puts birds at high risk for danger. Brown Pelicans get hit very hard. So do great and snowy egrets and herons. Lines often tangle and trap the birds so it is important to dispose of line properly.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Area Monofilament Cleanup

Audubon Society, Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers joined together for the third-annual monofilament cleanup. They cleared from boats and kayaks abandoned fishing line, hooks and weights that put sea birds at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Penny Gillson gets her blood pressure taken by LECOM student Connie Pham.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Hundreds of East County residents today flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the seventh annual "Embrace a Life of Health & Wellness" Expo, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Austin Bruce and Jed Baran wore Asian-inspired costumes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Celebrating Cultures Day

Children at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch brought some of the world's cultures to the East County during the annual Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 30. Each class studied a different culture, created authentic costumes and sang "It's a Small World" - much to the delight of parents and family members.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA sophomore running back Demardre Patterson rushed for two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2011
ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
The tent at Sharky's on the Pier
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Deacon Tom Grant reads the pet blessing for the abused, those lost and the living Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pet Blessing

Members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel participated in the annual pet blessing ceremony Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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