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Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Longboat Key police had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 109 N. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, has two bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,627 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $1.6 million

Ronald and Carole Wolfson, trustees, of St. Charles, Ill., sold the home at 109 N. Warbler Lane to Kimberly Shanahan, Sarasota, for $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Great Ball of Fire

Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sails at sunset

Gabor Szakacs took this sunset photo from the Emerson Point Preserve in October in west Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota fire and sheriff’s office officials began investigating the incident earlier today after a teal-colored pickup was found around 11 a.m. near the south end of Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
Authorities investigating apparent suicide

A vehicle found on fire today with a body inside is believed to be a suicide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series

The East Manatee Bulldog Pee Wee team defeated the New Tampa Wildcats 18-0 to win the Don Clark Bowl Series Championship Nov. 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Construction site of the new lift station. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 8, 2011
BREAKING: Concrete wall falls on construction worker

A concrete wall at the Mound Street site where a new city of Sarasota lift station is under construction fell on the chest of a 34-year-old worker Tuesday afternoon, the Sarasota County Fire Department reported.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 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
  • November 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The joint workshop will be held at 11 a.m., in the fourth floor Manatee Room of the county administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
County seeks resident input on redistricting

Manatee County officials continue to seek public input on the redistricting process.

  • East County
  • News
Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Steel frame

Construction crews are making significant progress on the new Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's School of Dental Medicine.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 8, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Pet adoption?

Honor Animal Rescue opened a adoption center in Lakewood ranch on Nov. 5. Would you consider adopting a pet?

  • East County
  • News
Morgan Keefer and Marian Robertson attempt to block a shot by a Tampa King outside hitter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team won its first-ever regional tournament match, defeating Tampa King 3-0 in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lions 26-24, 25-20, 25-22. Mariah Robertson finished with 11 kills and three aces and Ashlyn Falahee had seven kills, two blocks, four digs and an ace to lead the way for Lakewood. Quillan Toler finished with seven kills, one block and one ace and Shelby Walker added four kills and five blocks. Ali Milbourn finished with 22 assists. With the win, Lakewood plays host to Seminole Osceola in a regional semifinal at 7 p.m. tonight. The Lady Mustangs defeated the Lady Warriors 3-1 to win their first district title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Stage Manager Amelia Summersbee helps actress Gabby Maraia, who plays the character of Mary Warren, fix her hair and bonnet.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'The Crucible'

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy this week will show how easily fear can persuade. Performances of the 1952 award-winning classic, 'The Crucible,' will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 9-12, at ODA, 5950 Deer Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Tickets cost $5.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2011
Mustangs fall in season openers

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls soccer teams both fell in their season openers.

  • East County
  • Sports
City commissioners also agreed to have city staff investigate the possibility of replacing angled parking on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2011
City denies construction zoning amendment

The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 to deny a proposed zoning code amendment that would have allowed favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betsy Kane Hartnett and Stanley Kane
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week's In the Kitchen with Nishit Patel!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 7, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Nishit Patel

Nishit Patel learned this stuffed pepper recipe from his mother. Unlike his mom, however, Patel uses poblano peppers instead of jalapeno ones.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Free workshop 'Beyond Feeling Sad: Helping Kids in Crisis' offered to parents

Experts from the Sarasota County School District will offer a free workshop for parents and teachers to help them be able to identify and respond to depression and self-destructive behavior in young people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D.

John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D., resident of Sarasota died on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born on Feb. 14, 1925.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Bettylee June Scott Fullerton

Bettylee June Scott Fullerton, 88, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Rosemont, Pa. died Oct. 7, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates its 3-0 victory over Tampa King in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lady Mustangs Moving On

The Class 6A-District 12 champion Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play host to district 12 runner-up Seminole Osceola at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal match.

  • East County
  • Sports
What do you think, should dogs be allowed on the beach?
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Paws on the beach?

In tonight's meeting the Longboat Key Commission will appoint members to the Dog Beach Feasibility Committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to select portions of Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2011
Commission to discuss former Klauber property tonight

The town's contract to buy the property adjacent to Bayfront Park will be discussed at tonight's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Barbara Lee 'Bobbi' Bendit

Barbara Lee Bendit 'Bobbi' of Longboat Key, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died on Oct. 29. She was 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2011
Sarasota City Commission reviews construction zoning

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed zoning code amendment that would allow favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 6

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
Esplanade sales center opens

Taylor Morrison opened a sales center for its new development this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
Bryce Andrews had fun racing through an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends during the school's annual fall festival Nov. 5. Festivities included inflatables, carnival-style games, a silent auction, a performance by Tara's Dance Team and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rachel Robertson enjoyed the day with her son, Jordan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior Fall Festival

Risen Savior Lutheran Church hosted a Fall Family Festival Nov. 5. Festivities included games, a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
  • News
The entrance to the Crosley Estate
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

  • Black Tie
The entrance to the Crosley Estate
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
Tommy Bahama gift bags
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2011
'Mai Tai No Tie'

'Mai Tai No Tie'

  • Black Tie
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