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Meredith, Eric and Will Piazza hang out by the Orioles dugout before the game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: My First Spring Training Game

Meredith and Eric Piazza brought their son, Will, 2, to his first baseball game on Sunday, March 13, at Ed Smith Stadium. The Piazzas lived in Washington, D.C., at one point and became loyal Orioles fans while living there. They now live in Sarasota and were excited to be able to take their son to his first spring training game.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2011
Lakewood Ranch tops Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Pennsylvania's Owen J. Roberts High 9-2 March 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mill Creek resident Dylan Giunta, 3, had fun on the bounce house with his cousin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2011
GALLERY: Orange Blossom Festival

East County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Saturday for Mixon's annual Orange Blossom Festival. Festivities run today from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Shannon Fedder and Christine Fenner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 13, 2011
'Celebration in the Green' - Celebration of Imagination Children's Art Auction

'Celebration in the Green' - Celebration of Imagination Children's Art Auction

  • Black Tie
Sharon Aragona and Kathy Rey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2011
Doctors for Charity

Doctors for Charity

  • Black Tie
Karolyn Marku and Cat McGrath work the game area on Saturday, March 12 at the Sham Rock Festival on Hillview.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Shamrock Fest

The third annual Shamrock Fest took place fomr 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 on Hillview.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Breezy and Marissa Hayslip
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Festival

The Sarasota Firemen's Benevolent Fund hosted the eighth annual Rib Cook-Off at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
JT Crowder played the exercise instructor who was murdered as well as the detective on the case.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Murder Mystery Dinner

Lakewood Ranch residents enjoyed an evening of humor and food with a murder dinner mystery titled "Murder on the Menu" March 11 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 11, 2011
ODA girls tennis improves to 5-1

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team defeated Bradenton Christian 4-3 March 10 to improve its record to 5-1.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dogs show off their stuff to the judges during the costume contest portion on Tuesday, Mar. 8 during Masquerade — Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Mardi Gras St. Armands Style

Dogs paraded around the circle in costumes on Tuesday, Mar. 8 during Masquerade - Mardi Gras St. Armands Style.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jojo Trujillo placed third in the competition and won $25 for her curtain act.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2011
VIDEO: 'Mooney Day' talent show

Cardinal Mooney Catholic School hosted its annual "Mooney Day" Thursday, during which several students performed in a talent show competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
LECOM student Lauren Acton, right, was the guest of honor at Pat Neal's 8,000th home sale celebration March 11.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Pat Neal celebrates 8,000th sale

Neal Communities this morning celebrated the sale of its 8,000th home. Community officials and Neal partners gathered in Central Park in Lakewood Ranch to honor the occasion. President Pat Neal thanked dozens of individuals with whom he has worked throughout his career, including 8,000th owner Lauren Acton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Supervisor of Elections Office employees fed more than 3,400 ballots through scanning machines during the recount.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 11, 2011
Caragiulo claims election after recount

Although the recount affirmed the early vote tally, Commissioner Dick Clapp is planning to ask for a ballot inspection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2011
Longboat Library to hold book sale

The non-profit library will have an extensive selection of gently used books for sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key will host early voting for Key residents this week at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2011
Early voting continues on Longboat

Key residents can vote early in the town's Tuesday, March 15 municipal election through the weekend at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 11, 2011
Pirates donate $50,000 to Miracle League

Pirates Charities has committed $50,000 to the Miracle League of Manasota.

  • East County
  • News
Susan Phillips, Jack Brill and  Longboat Key Commissioner Jim Brown
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 11, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club Meeting

Dr. Richard Swier, co-director of the Florida Security Council and editor of Red County, a website dedicated to center-right commentary, news and local politics, was the guest speaker at the March 11 meeting of the Longboat Key Republican Club, held at the Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jean Rivoli strikes a pose.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2011
Ranch graduate competing in National Championships

Lakewood Ranch High graduate Mike Myers represented Mercer University in the NCWA National Wrestling Championships in Macon, Ga.

  • East County
  • Sports
Finance Director Tom Kelley and the rest of his department received an award for its financial reporting.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2011
Longboat department receives award

The town of Longboat Key's Finance Department received an award last month for its 2009 annual financial report.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kent Chetlain is a veteran journalist and Florida historian.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2011
Historical Society seeks subjects for video interviews

The first subject is retired Longboat Observer columnist Kent Chetlain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is slated to hear the items at its April 7 meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 10, 2011
Planners support Rosedale expansion

The Manatee County Planning Commission today recommended approval of several East County projects, including an addition to Rosedale.

  • East County
  • News
The canvassing board, City Attorney Robert Fournier, center, and City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadelini examine vote totals with an elections worker.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Caragiulo widens lead over Clapp

After counting 13 provisional ballots, District 2 City Commission challenger Paul Caragiulo stretched his lead over incumbent Commissioner Dick Clapp, but a recount will go on as scheduled.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Chapman is a private-practice attorney specializing in family law, criminal law and civil litigation.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Susan Chapman

Susan Chapman is well known for her civic duty. Her public service includes being president of the Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association, former president of the CCNA and former chairwoman of the Police Advisory Panel. But there are several things that Sarasotans don't know about her.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Welch, Lynne Ross and Jim Doyle
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Philanthropist honored at luncheon

First Step of Sarasota held its eighth annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Feb. 17, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early

Plan to strap on your green suspenders and shamrock headbands at the third annual Sham Rock Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 602-S at Crescent Arms condominium, 6312 Midnight Pass Road, has two bedrooms, two baths and 977 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2011
Crescent Arms condo sells for $525,000

A condominium in Crescent Arms tops all real-estate transactions from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Lift station will close Osprey

A section of Osprey Avenue will be closed for approximately nine months, while work crews reroute pipes to a new lift station and renovate the bridge over Hudson Bayou.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Clapp, Caragiulo head to recount

The District 2 City Commission opponents were separated by just 11 votes. Meanwhile, District 1 will see a runoff, which leaves District 3 with the only clear-cut winner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Front row: Joan Hatt, Sara van Buskirk, Timmie Stewart and Frances Hillier. Back row: Doris Moran, Jane Schultz, Carroll Jenkins, Carol Brown and Kay Lynch
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 10, 2011
Unbreakable threads

The Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild will host its 13th Biennial Quilt Show March 11 and March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Developers decry buffer zones

A proposal intended to make the approval process easier for the business community and also make it more accommodating for neighborhood residents has angered both groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
Impact fee helps to fund public parking garages

The city offers developers the option of eliminating a parking garage from their private projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 10, 2011
News Briefs

City Commission selects police panels chairmen; Overheard; Construction on next phase of MURT to begin

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Our View

Agenda for the new commission

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