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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 22, 2011
Key Concierge launches Estate Relations

Sarasota home-management company Key Concierge has launched Estate Relations, a domestic staff placement service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Skyler Taylor, Sayward Grindley, Fallon Niesen and Christie Wile
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 22, 2011
Taking ballet lessons to the street

Sayward Grindley points out the handprints on the floor-to-ceiling windows and makes her case. First, folks are clearly paying attention to Sarasota Ballet's Studio 20, the new teaching and performance facility downtown on Lemon Street across from Mattison's City Grille, and that presence is increasing awareness of ballet, in general, and the Sarasota troupe, in particular.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • June 22, 2011
Deal Us In

When to lose

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Glimmer of Hope

Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chair B.J. Webb and the rest of her board approved a request to modify two docks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 21, 2011
Lighthouse Point boat dock approval granted

The residents of Lighthouse Point received approval from the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board to extend and widen their two community boat docks in the lagoon off of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stephanie Grosskreutz has worked with the lecture series for the past three years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Tourism leader picked as town hall chair

The Ringling College Library Association chose Stephanie Grosskreutz, managing director of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, as chairwoman for its Town Hall 2013.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Alex Trevino, Andy Defee, Sam Barlow, Lifiate Poliard and Steve Dart. Courtesy of Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2011
Key Club honors outstanding employees

Five staff members were honored at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's 'Memory Makers' luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yellow Strawberry closed on the end unit formerly occupied by Barney's and then a fish store, as well as two adjacent units.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
San Marco seals deal for salon

The Yellow Strawberry has closed on three units in San Marco Plaza.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
BRLL announces 11/12 and Junior All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 11-and 12-year-old and Junior All-Star teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Junior Golf Clinics raise money for JDRF

Ian Segneri of the Missing Link Junior Golf Academy will host a series of golf clinics for children ages 12 and under.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association named Lakewood Ranch High golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Connor Baldwin named 2011 Player of the Year

The Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association recently named Lakewood Ranch High golfer Connor Baldwin as its 2011 Player of the Year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 21, 2011
Braden River graduate selected in MLB First-Year Player Draft

Braden River High 2010 graduate Austin Platt was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 26th round of the 50-round Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft June 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Teamsters packed the Sarasota City Commission chambers to protest a proposed reduction in their pensions.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Protests over pensions, homeless dominate meeting

The Sarasota City Commission meeting heard union members objecting to pension cuts and homeless advocates protesting measures they believe are unfairly targeting transients downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting began at 9 a.m. at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
County discusses impact fees

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss two ordinances involving impact fees at 10 a.m. today.

  • East County
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Donna Hayes will complete her eighth year with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2011
Hayes will not seek re-election

Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes said she plans to spend more time with her family.

  • East County
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Grants are awarded to projects that benefit Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2011
Two LBK condo associations receive Bay Partner grants

The associations received two of 13 grants awarded by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission must decide if it should set aside $5,000 for the Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 20, 2011
EDC requests $5,000 from Longboat

The Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation needs $5,000 from Longboat Key as part of its share for an economic development program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Downtown residents believe frequent feedings of homeless people downtown attract criminal vagrants.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 20, 2011
Sarasota residents push to end homeless feedings

A petition to tighten restrictions against feeding homeless people in Selby Five Points Park is one of several items up for discussion at today's Sarasota City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jamie Yucha is a student at Manatee Technical Institute's East campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2011
MTI student earns ADA scholarhips

Manatee Technical Institute student Jamie Yucha has earned an American Dental Association Scholarship.

  • East County
  • News
Seven-year-old Joshua Siegel practiced his stick skills while trying to score a goal.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA All Sports Camp

Seventy students in kindergarten through seventh grade put their athletic skills to the test during The Out-of-Door Academy's All Sports Camp June 6-17. Students spent the morning playing fundamental sports, such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and flag football, among others, before settling in for an afternoon of hybrid and physical education games, including kickball, bowling, water games, dodgeball and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Keith Brooks poses with his daughters, Blythe, 9, and Cogan, 11, in matching Lilly attire at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Father's Day Brunch at the Oaks Club

Fathers gathered with their families at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Miller loved jumping into the arms of her dad, Max.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour gathered at the community's recreation center June 18 for Stoneybrook's Annual Luau and Dive-in Movie event. Guests enjoyed swimming, barbecue, music and mingling with friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christine Oconnell, Marilyn Wild, Cabriest Parker, Emily Rivera Andrews and Natalie Amsden
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SPEAKEASY

The Friends of Selby Library held a casual friend-raising fundraiser to benefit the library's new Teen Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danielle Daly, Alina Flint and Canyon Cushman
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest on the Bay

Local dance band Big Night Out opened the 10th annual Friday Fest on the Bay with Latin dance rhythms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank Maggio poses with Desiree and Jason Chachula Friday, June 17 at the wrap party following the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG conference wrap-party

Young professionals enjoyed "Young Professionals Day" by attending the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ June 17, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Following the conference, the attendees enjoyed themselves at a wrap-party at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

As part of Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA displayed a ShelterBox for the public today.

  • East County
  • News
ShelterBox USA today offered East County residents a chance to see an actual ShelterBox. Pictured  are Lisa Palmeri, Carol Edwards and Dena James of the Lakewood Ranch Information Center and Heather Murray of ShelterBox USA.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2011
ShelterBox partners with LWR Communities

For Big Green Box Week, ShelterBox USA has partnered with LWR Communities to invited

  • East County
  • News
Carter Gish, 6, performs in the ballet "Two Pigeons."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Recital Day

The Sarasota Ballet is holding two week-long mini-camps for children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new law would protect parking-meter users from panhandlers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 17, 2011
Panhandlers target parking-meter users

The city may enact a law making it illegal to panhandle within 20 feet of a parking meter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2011
Community Golf Scores 05.29.11 to 06.15.11

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
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