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Craig Van Nortwick and Chris Lynch, of Lynches' Landing, one of the Sarasota Manatee-Originals that provided food stations at last year's event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 15, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Party on the Pass

The event will raise money for Mote's dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospitals.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gullett Elementary Principal Kathy Hayes, right, grins after smooching a 10-week-old pig for the students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 15, 2011
Principal's pig smooch satisfies students (VIDEO)

As a reward to students for raising more than $10,000 at a recent walk-a-thon, Gullett Elementary School Principal Kathy Hayes today puckered up and kissed a 10-week-old pig.

  • East County
  • Schools
Yen Reed, Elise Lipoff and Kelly Murphy of Willis A. Smith Construction enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow

Dozens of members of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange enjoyed an evening of networking with some of the areas largest general contractors and development firms during the organization's 2nd Annual Reverse Tradeshow April 14 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chris and Aimee Cogan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

American Red Cross Mad Hatter Spring Tea

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Nanci Rand, Susan Morin and Marie Kropp
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
The Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

The Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Designing Women Estate Sale Preview

Designing Women Estate Sale Preview

  • Black Tie
LECOM student Katie Rorer helps Delaney Dowdell, 11, get seeds ready to dry.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
Learning garden springs to life (VIDEO)

Students from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine are joining the efforts of Center Montessori School to educate children about food.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2011
Mote to hold conference on oil-spill aftermath

'Beyond Horizon' will focus on needed protections for the Gulf following the Deepwater Horizon spill.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will not meet in May at Town Hall because there are no petitions before the board.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 14, 2011
Island meetings canceled

Both a Coalition of Barrier Island Elected Officials meeting and next month's Longboat Key Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting have been canceled.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney students hold a banner they created for their Arbor Day celebration.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: A new tree

Cardinal Mooney students gathered to celebrate Arbor Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
Lady Pirates close out regular season with win

Brianna Maxa hit an in-the-park home run in the eighth inning to propel the Braden River High softball team to a 4-3 victory over Manatee in its final regular season game April 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
Judith Williams, owner of Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch, loves to hunt for bargains and unique treasures.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2011
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior

Fifi's Fine Resale Apparel and Home Interior in Lakewood Ranch will hold its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 15.

  • East County
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Ernie Ritz, DID chairman, would like to enhance mid-Main Street with bulbouts and landscaping, which he believes would make it more attractive for businesses and their customers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Taxing district may expand

The Downtown Improvement District, which funded improvements to Selby Five Points Park, wants to extend its reach on Main Street to enhance parts of that commercial center.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 14, 2011
Youth group feeds the hungry

The St. Thomas More Youth Group held its annual food drive last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
String orchestra comes to life

String orchestra comes to life

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cars turning on red without fully stopping from Mound Street right onto Orange Avenue was cited as one of the county's frequent traffic violations.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Residents air traffic concerns

Sheriff Knight says the problems that need the most law-enforcement attention on Sarasota County's roads are red-light and stop-sign running and speeding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One neighbor had to create a makeshift curb to prevent landscaping from washing into the street during a rainstorm.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
West-of-trail neighborhood residents seek street repairs

Believing their street hasn't been resurfaced in 20 years, Floyd Street residents appealed to the city. appealed to the city petition.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
TALLAHASSEE: Polls reflect gutsy leadership

Gov. Rick Scott is falling in polls measuring voter approval.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
It's almost like the boom times again in Lakewood Ranch's new Central Park community going up off Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, north of State Road 70. So why doesn’t anyplace else look like this?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
OUR VIEW: Lessons for Sarasota County

There is something dramatically different about the development and dynamics of Lakewood Ranch compared to the rest of the region.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
Community garden quickly takes root

Although it's at least six months from opening, residents have already begun reserving plots in a Palmer Ranch garden.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Worship Services

Passover and Easter Services

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 14, 2011
News Briefs

Short-term rental bill compromise reached; Meters to be installed by month's end; Teen-driver challenge open for registration

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering Improvements include upgraded landscaping, lighting at night and signage around the exterior of the Visitors Center and the property’s Tamiami Trail frontage.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 14, 2011
Historic Spanish Point renovations planned

The front entrance of a house often sets the tone for the entire property. The board of directors at Historic Spanish Point views its nationally registered historic site and Visitors Center the same way.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Herald-Tribune editor responds to column; Private landlords not answer for poor; The Observer provides an 'open door' to the community

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Cops Corner

April 5, 5:02 p.m. -- 1300 block of First Street. Animal Problem. A caller reported seeing several cats alone inside a parked SUV with its windows rolled up.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 3333 Higel Ave., on Siesta Key, has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,974 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 14, 2011
A home on Casey Key sells for $1.7 million

A home on Casey Key tops all real-estate transactions from March 28 to April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Buck Lavender submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lavender Landscape

Buck Lavender submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The commission will meet at the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
Planners consider East County development

The Manatee County Planning Commission today will make recommendations regarding several East County projects.

  • East County
  • News
Jane Pfeilsticker demonstrates "Lab in a Box" used to conduct experiments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2011
SCF earns biotechnology grant

The National Science Foundation has awarded about $187,000 to a new program by the State College of Florida.

  • East County
  • Schools
George and Carol Beddie
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour North Jimmy Buffett pool party

Parrotheads were everywhere April 14 when residents of Longboat Harbour North held a Jimmy Buffett-themed pool party. The mandatory margaritas were concocted by bartenders Maryann Thornhill and Barbara Stamp. Event co-chairs, assisted by a large committee, were Barbara and Sandy Watson. Daniel Fugazzotto provided the Buffett tunes for listening and dancing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melissa Bartalos, Whitney Prewitt and Melissa Mellert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 14, 2011
Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration

Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Celebration

  • Black Tie
Dave and Kate Shaver with honoree Dick Vitale and his wife, Lorraine
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Celebration of Hope Dinner

  • Black Tie
Judith Bell and Diane Smoler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Reach Out Recovery Awards Celebration Dinner

Reach Out Recovery Awards Celebration Dinner

  • Black Tie
Julie Delaney and B.J. Creighton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 13, 2011
Giving Matters Luncheon featuring Barbara Metzler

Giving Matters Luncheon featuring Barbara Metzler

  • Black Tie
Jeff and Ethel Doughty and Inge and Alan Boudreau
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 13, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Farewell Italian Dinner

Longboat Island Chapel held its annual Farewell Italian Dinner Wednesday, April 13, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monica Cubillos and Chantal Varon received some stellar "relationship advice" from Shaun Greenspan's booth, which he used to promote his film.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The doctor is in!

Shaun Greenspan's short film "The Break Up" is playing this week during the Sarasota Film Festival, at Hollywood 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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