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Pam Eubanks
September 23, 2010

Emergency professionals group donates to Pinnacle

Local 4074 of The Manatee County Professional Firefighter and Paramedic Association recently donated $3,000 to The Pinnacle Academy in Lakewood Ranch.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 23, 2010

Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan today

The Town Commission will discuss a looming review to its Comprehensive Plan at its regular workshop at noon today.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

County named one of top communities

America's Promise Alliance announced Sept. 21 that Sarasota County has been named a winner of the alliance's "100 Best Communities for Young People" competition.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
September 23, 2010

Staub's departure sets off frenzy

At least 18 Republicans and Democrats are pursuing the County Commission seat that Commissioner Shannon Staub will vacate in December.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
September 23, 2010

Charter candidates stump for votes

Many in the county view the Charter Review Board as one of the most important elected offices. The county's charter is essentially its constitution, and board members are tasked with suggesting changes to that document and places those suggestions on referenda. Two Charter Review Board races are up for grabs in the Nov. 2 election.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 23, 2010

News Briefs 09.23.10

City Hall had planned to raise its operational millage rate slightly in 2011 under the state's rollback rate provision, but the City Commission suggested further cuts so that was not necessary.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

Pink Heels Tour to paint Sarasota pink

The Pink Heels Tour will host a parade of pink at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

Sheriff's Office installs Operation Medicine Cabinet

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced Sept. 22 the installation of permanent pharmaceutical drop boxes in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center, located at 2071 Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

Temple Sinai members cast away sins

More than 70 members of Temple Sinai recently met at Turtle Beach to observe the ancient custom of Tachlich, when Jews throw bread into moving waters to cast away their sins of the past year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 23, 2010

County proclaims Sept. 25 'Day for Kids'

Thanks to the local efforts of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Mayor Kelly Kirschner and County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County will recognize Saturday, Sept. 25, as the official "Day for Kids."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 23, 2010

OUR VIEW: The amendments

Here we are again, on the cusp of another round of voting on amendments to the Florida Constitution.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Kathy Bolam
September 23, 2010

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Charter review candidate responds

Your stated view of the Bolam/Dent issue was that "Bolam is taking the standard way out by blaming someone else." I would like to add a few more facts to the mix, and then tell me if you think I am taking the standard way out.

Sarasota
Opinion

Robin Roy
September 23, 2010

Tobacco-free zones in parks considered

A city advisory board asks city commissioners to study the effects of placing tobacco restrictions around children's areas in city parks.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 23, 2010

Cops Corner 09.23.10

A security guard on routine patrol noticed a puff of smoke coming from the top level of a parking garage. He didn't know if a fire had started, so he investigated. When he reached the top level, he saw three teenagers riding their bikes down the garage ramp.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
September 23, 2010

Siesta Key home sells for $1.8 million

James and Marcia Wallace, of Sarasota, sold their home at 9247 Blind Pass Road to Jennifer Trent, of Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Robin Roy
September 23, 2010

Palm Avenue overlay district on hold

The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.

Sarasota
News

Black Tie Staff
September 22, 2010

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Black Tie

Robin Hartill
September 22, 2010

LBK Republican Club kicks off season

The Republican Club of Longboat Key kicked off the season Wednesday, Sept. 22 with a party at Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 22, 2010

LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle

Approximately 65 Chamber members gathered for a Business After Hours at the Lido Key hotel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 22, 2010

Whitney Beach sale likely, but not to grocery developer

A Boston-based company recently put down a deposit on the plaza and is exploring various concepts.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
September 22, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 22, 2010

It's called Manatee County for a reason

Lands End resident Tom Mayers spotted a group of nine manatees swimming in the bay at the north end of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 22, 2010

St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 22, 2010

New Shabbat service time

Shabbat services at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
September 22, 2010

Through the years

A look back at the early years of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's history from 1968 to 1995.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 22, 2010

Centre Shops requests flexibility

A request by Centre Shops owner Don Roberts to allow additional uses at his plaza to attract more tenants spurred a debate among Sandhamn Place neighbors.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 22, 2010

North-end receives beach project permit

The town of Longboat Key received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
September 22, 2010

Sarasota issues water advisory for Ringling Causeway

After high fecal-bacteria levels were detected, the Sarasota County Health Department posted warnings about being in the water off the Ringling Causeway.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 22, 2010

Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 22, 2010

Firefighters change their minds

Firefighter Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said the forensic analysis his pension board approved last month was not what the firefighters wanted.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
September 22, 2010

Signs of new law to pop up on Longboat Key

Many properties on the Key will be required to put up signs warning firefighters of light-weight constructions.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 22, 2010

Key Trolley service to continue

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route until the end of the year, but wants a resolution.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
September 22, 2010

Our Recommendation: 2010 Florida Constitutional Amendments, continued

Last week, we recommended 'yes' votes on Amendments 1, 2 and 8. This week we examine Amendments 5 and 6.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
September 22, 2010

Our View

About that 25.8% tax hike ...

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Michael Eng and Pam Eubanks
September 22, 2010

EPIDEMIC

Before moving to the East County, Justin Lizardi was a perpetual honor-roll student. He even was elected as class president every year from fourth through eighth grades. Today, Lizardi, now 20, is in a cell at the Manatee County Jail, charged with 10 burglaries. The reason? His father, Luis, says it's all because of drugs - drugs his son discovered as a teen living in the East County.

East County
News

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