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Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Burglars hit cars in Braden Woods

Items were stolen from three vehicles in the East County community between Sept. 11-14.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Thieves steal copper wire from power substation

More than 2,500 Peace River Electric customers were without power after the company discovered unknown suspect(s) had stolen about 100 feet of copper ground wire from its Myakka substation.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Manatee schools install new technology

The technology, which features more than 100 miles of underground conduit and fiber-optic cables, allows teachers to see and interact with students at other schools via video.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Galvano to speak at LECOM

State Rep. Bill Galvano will be the keynote speaker for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton's Constitution Day ceremonies at 10 a.m., Sept. 17, at the campus, 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Getman won't seek reelection

The 65-year-old at-large commissioner said he plans to build his at-home travel agency, which specializes in cruise vacations.

East County
News

Observer Staff
September 15, 2009

Wellness Center breaks ground

The center is expected to serve 6,000 cancer patients and their caregivers annually with support and information at no cost.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
September 14, 2009

Registration open for Education Center programs

The fall term, which begins Monday, Oct. 19, is the first of three terms for the Longboat Key Education Center's 2009-10 season.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
September 12, 2009

Manatee activates EOC for flood monitoring

Local streets have been covered with water at times today, and some residents have experienced flooding in their homes. All residents should be on the watch for potential flooding in their neighborhoods throughout today until the rainy conditions improve.

East County
News

Robin Roy
September 12, 2009

Town hall meeting remains civil

The Van Wezel was packed with those wanting to voice their opinions and ask Rep. Vern Buchanan questions about the president's health-care plan and government spending.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 11, 2009

Mustangs stun Seminoles in home-opener

Despite a flu bug that made its way through the locker room last week, Lakewood Ranch upset rivals Southeast 20-16 Sept. 11.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
September 11, 2009

Update: Governor approves pipeline project

Gov. Charlie Crist approved a natural-gas pipeline project application Friday, Sept. 11 that affects Longboat Key's beach-quality sand resources.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 11, 2009

Younger qualifies for at-large commission seat

Longboat Key resident Phillip Younger is an official candidate for the at-large commission seat currently held by Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 11, 2009

Firefighters slide through training scenario

Eight Longboat Key firefighters underwent a training drill Friday, Sept. 11 that allowed them to perform a mock search-and-rescue mission in a smoke-filled condominium.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
September 11, 2009

Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost Sept. 11

Sarasota firefighters climb 344 flights of stairs in remembrance of the firefighters who died Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Towers.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 11, 2009

St. Martha gathers to remember the fallen

Students say a prayer for the victims and families of Sept. 11.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
September 11, 2009

City to pay $75,000 for park sculpture

A call to artists has been issued to create a sculpture for Fredd 'Glossie' Atkins Park in Newtown.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 11, 2009

Longboat pays tribute to Sept. 11

Each year on the night of Sept. 10, members of the Longboat Key Public Works Department line Gulf of Mexico Drive with 2,974 flags, one for each victim who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 11, 2009

Sarasotans purchasing Quay site

Four Sarasota-area businessmen want to construct an event center and hotel and perhaps retail and residential units on the 15-acre site of the former Sarasota Quay.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 10, 2009

Town seeks sand removal extension

The town of Longboat Key sent a letter Thursday, Sept. 10 to Gov. Charlie Crist stating the town still has significant problems with Port Dolphin's proposed natural-gas pipeline project.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 10, 2009

Key resident disputes Key Club survey

John Summers, a retired marketing professor, disputes The Longboat Key Club and Resort's phone survey that was conducted this summer.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
September 10, 2009

Sarasota Ladies Soccer kicks off season Sunday

Sarasota Ladies Soccer is set to begin its 2009 fall season Sept. 13 at Adventure Park in Greenbrook.

East County
Sports

Robin Roy
September 10, 2009

Downtown Merchants, Partnership merger is off

Two downtown merchants groups have decided to join forces, but will not merge with the Downtown Partnership.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 10, 2009

Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall lecture

The Ringling College Library Association will hold its Town Hall lecture at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Van Wezel. The featured speaker will be former President Bill Clinton.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 10, 2009

District to host 2009 college fair

High school students planning to further their education will get the chance to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Robarts Sports Arena.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 10, 2009

Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life

Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog's skin and coat.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
September 10, 2009

Victory for veteran

City commissioners voted Tuesday to accept a World War II veteran's donation of the sculpture 'Unconditional Surrender' and keep it on the bayfront.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
September 10, 2009

In Brief

Community News and Notes

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
September 10, 2009

Vendors to control farmers market

The Downtown Partnership will no longer run the Downtown Farmers Market. The partnership's chairman said the change was an insult to those who've worked to make the market a success.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
September 10, 2009

Power struggle emerges

Some Hamptons residents received approval to change from gas-powered to electric-powered lights. But after some opposition, the board that OK'd the switch was recalled.