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Osprey Junction Park allows for easy access to The Legacy Trail, a 55-space parking lot and walking trails.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2010
Osprey Junction Park is born

County commissioners approved the concept plan for Osprey's new Legacy Trail trailhead park and chose its formal name.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue while leaders discuss its future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2010
Trolley meeting scheduled

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2010
U.S., Cuban and Mexican scientists to attend conference at Mote

The conference is the fourth meeting of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Progressive Dinner

East County residents can get a sample of cuisines worldwide at a special Progressive Dinner event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street tonight.

  • East County
  • News
Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leisa Weintraub, honoree Patrick Neal and Carol Ann Kalish
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
CYD honors community leaders at breakfast

Community Youth Development honors Stephania Feltz, Graci McGillicuddy and Patrick Neal as leaders of the community .

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron and Sofia Genta chat for a few minutes on a picnic table after breakfast.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Students showcase dad at breakfast

Pine View students proudly showed off their dads at a special breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Doan, originally from Vietnam, is eager to share a part of her culture, as well as her passions, with her neighbors in the East County at her new Whiteberry store.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Whiteberry

Linda Doan opened her second Whiteberry location earlier this month in the East County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2010
Sarasota Kiwanis gives out $45,000

Several East County organizations received funds this year.

  • East County
  • News
From left: Fred Young, "A" shift representative; Bob Mikulski, Local 4074 president; Mary Smith, Pinnacle director; and Kyle Taylor, L-4074 vice president
    By
  • 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
The commission also will hear a presentation from FDOT officials today regarding the number of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
More than a dozen people are vying for Shannon Staub's seat on the Sarasota County Commission.
    By
  • 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
Kevin Connelly, Steve Fields, Diana Harrington and David Del Purgatorio
    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
Younger members of Temple Sinai participated in the event.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
A smoking ban at county beaches has resulted in 21 citations being issued from Jan. 1 to Sept. 17.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
This home at 9247 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bedrooms and 2,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $ 1.8 million.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

  • Black Tie
GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
    By
  • 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
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
    By
  • 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
Andrew Hlywa is the owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently in foreclosure.
    By
  • 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
Aidan Troy
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime President and General Manager Katie Moulton and her father, longtime owner and CEO Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, reminisce about the Colony's history.
    By
  • 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
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