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  • By George Rauch
  • April 6, 2011
Market Watch: What is the risk of investing in this market?

The stock market is in a confusing posture. Slowly, investors are coming back, and the market continues to creep upward. But, at the moment, it may not be wise to commit too much more of one's cash to stocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob and Lisa Morris
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Bob and Lisa Morris join Signature Sotheby's; Louise Hamel joins MS&Co. St. Armands office

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tracy and Harry Bierman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Coldwell Banker Cocktails Courtside

Tennis enthusiasts turned out by the dozens for the Coldwell Banker "Cocktails Courtside' event held April 5, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The king and queen: Herb Schiff and Colette Roan
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Renaissance Faire

The festivities for the fourth annual Renaissance Faire were complete with colorful costumes, the presentation of the knights and even a juggler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob and Lisa Morris have joined Signature Sotheby's International Realty. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 5, 2011
Bob and Lisa Morris join Signature Sotheby's

Bob and Lisa Morris are Lido Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
Braden River grad chosen as Ave Maria University's Athlete of the Week

Krista Wells was chosen as Ave Maria University's Athlete of the Week for the week ending March 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
The FC Sarasota U12 boys soccer team won the President's Cup April 2-3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
FC Sarasota U12 boys win President's Cup

The FC Sarasota U12 boys soccer team defeated First Coast Academy 5-2 to win the President's Cup state championship April 2-3 in Lake Myrtle.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River Havoc 10U baseball team won the 2nd Annual Wreaking Havoc Baseball Tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
Braden River wreaks havoc

The Braden River Havoc 10U youth baseball team won the 2nd Annual Wreaking Havoc Baseball Tournament April 2-3 at Braden River Park.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance team won its third competition of the season April 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
Dynasty Elite wins JAMfest competition

The Dynasty Elite Cheer and Dance youth team won the youth large level 2 division of the JAMfest Express Nationals April 3 at the Tampa Convention Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kristin Zarrella, Natalie Novak, Devin McDermott, Ashley Platt and Olivia Ortiz competed in the Florida Relays April 1-2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
Lady Mustang relays take fourth place

The Lakewood Ranch High girls 3,200-and-6,400-meter relay teams both finished fourth at the Florida Relays April 1-2 in Gainesville.

  • East County
  • Sports
The senior class won its second-consecutive Pirate Puff Classic Championship with a victory over the sophomore class April 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Pirate Puff Classic

Clad in brightly colored T-shirts and red and yellow flags, dozens of Braden River High girls made their way onto the football field for the school's annual Pirate Puff Classic April 4. The seniors defeated the freshmen 14-7 to open the classic. In the second game, the sophomores stunned the juniors 35-0. But in the championship game, it was the seniors who came away with the win to capture their second-consecutive Pirate Puff Classic Championship. The seniors were awarded plaques and a trophy for their effort.

  • East County
  • Sports
Already prohibited on Lido Beach, the city will ban smoking in all of its parks.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 5, 2011
Commission bans smoking in parks

City commissioners approved a plan to ban smoking in parks and could expand it to all city property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2011
Empty retail center sells for $2.86 million

Sperry Van Ness, one of the nation's largest commercial real estate brokerage firms, recently sold the retail center at 5904 S.R. 64 E. to Meadows Property Group, LLC of Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Mollie Rainwater and Brooke Troyer demonstrate their 'soil swifter' tool.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2011
Nolan FFA students advance

Nolan Middle School students Mollie Rainwater and Brooke Troyer will compete in a state level FFA Association competition later this month.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ken Abt, Betty Bavar, Peggy Abt, Nona Heaslip and Warren Coville
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 4, 2011
Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration

Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration

  • Black Tie
Newly appointed District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz takes her seat on the dais Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 4, 2011
Zunz chosen as District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission appointed Lands End resident Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Campion, 5, takes a peek at the nest from beneath the playground equipment.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 4, 2011
Preschoolers hopeful for Easter hatchlings

A mallard duck began laying eggs around March 25 at the First Presbyterian Preschool playground.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tony Grinnell welcomed the choppy waves and wind Monday, April 4 as he kitesurfed in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2011
Photo of the Day: Let's go ride a kite!

Tony Grinnell welcomed the choppy waves and wind Monday, April 4 as he kite surfed off Longboat Key in the Gulf of Mexico. Grinnell has been kitesurfing for five years and is visiting from Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Under the city’s proposal, enforcement officers would regulate parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 4, 2011
Parking enforcement hours may expand

The city wants to add two hours to the time parking-enforcement officers patrol city streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 4, 2011
Town to select District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a new District 5 commissioner at its regular meeting tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Henry Taub

Henry Taub, 83, was a leader in the American Technion Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dan Pollock sounds off the air horn to signal the beginning of the 5K on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2011
GALLERY: 25th Annual Run for the Turtles

The 25th Annual Run for the Turtles event took place this Saturday, April 2 on Siesta Key Beach. Approximately 1,000 people participated in the Mote sponsored event that raises money for sea turtle research at Mote Marine Laboratory. There was a 1-Mile Fun Run followed by a 5K.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Judy Kramer
  • April 4, 2011
Resident work featured in Art in the Park

The work of more than 30 University Park artists was featured in an annual show this weekend.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2011
Five Wave Runners to compete in national level swim meet

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners will be competing in their first-ever national level swimming competition this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Co-chairs Betty Schoenbaum, Teri Hansen and Dr. Larry Thompson flanking honoree. Gerri Aaron
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 3, 2011
AJC 2011 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Gerri Aaron

AJC 2011 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Gerri Aaron

  • Black Tie
Christine Winkler packs up Barbara Stoutenburgh's purchases.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Whitney Beach Antique and Art Fair

Sales were brisk at the April 2 to April 3 Antique and Art Fair, at Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Gill, Alex Hernandez, Elijah Anderson and Brent Layman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Combo at Longboat Chapel

The Booker High School Jazz Combo was featured at the Longboat Island Chapel's April 3 service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John and Michele Powell and Monique and Gerry Breyton aboard their boat, "Caladon"
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

Sarasota Yacht Club held its annual blessing of the fleet ceremony Sunday, April 3 at the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yesterdayze played hit songs from the '60s.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Selby Garden Music Series

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its first Garden Music Series of the spring season on Sunday, April 3 at Selby. Local band "Yesterdayze" had the crowd grooving to tunes from the '60s.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Candi and Jack Messerschmidt with Rachele Farnum worked to sign people up and hand them trash bags and blue gloves on Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach during the 2011 Great American Cleanup, part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: 2011 Great American Cleanup

Volunteers throughout Sarasota County participated in the 2011 Great American Cleanup as part of Keep Sarasota County Beautiful on Saturday, April 2. One of the cleanup sites was Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Singers Carol Sparrow and Randolph Locke shared their love of opera with the audience.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Spring is for Singing

Animal and opera lovers alike enjoyed an evening of food, fun and music during Opera for Animals: Singing is Saving's ninth annual benefit concert, called Spring is for Singing, April 2 at the Palm Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keith and Debbie Lowrance, Bibb and Pam Swain, Deb Knowles, Diane and Keith Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2011
Orchid Ball 'The Great Gatsby'

Orchid Ball 'The Great Gatsby'

  • Black Tie
Kitchen Festival Chairwoman Debbi Benedict, special guest Katie Lee and Angie Stringer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2011
Celebrity Breakfast featuring Katie Lee

Celebrity Breakfast featuring Katie Lee

  • Black Tie
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