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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 13, 2016
U.S. Post Office to hold food drive Saturday

The drive will benefit the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
Former Sun Hydraulics CEO Al Carlson will lead the University of Florida's engineering extension office in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2016
Sarasota-based UF partnership hires new leader

After the University of Florida launched its first engineering extension office in Sarasota earlier this year, a prominent local business figure is stepping aboard as regional director.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2016
Fine arts take flight at McNeal

The school hosted a fine arts festival.

  • East County
  • News
The Braden River Middle School team performed a routine to Beyonce's Rule the World.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 12, 2016
Girls rule at Let's Dance recital

Tara and Braden River dance students teamed up to perform routines.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2016
Planning Commission to hear neighborhood expansion

Changes to Silverleaf are on the agenda.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail is currently under a Baymont Inn & Suites flag.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 12, 2016
Sheraton hotel planned for Sarasota

A five-story Four Points by Sheraton is slated to replace the former Best Western on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dogs’ smiling faces can alleviate stress and form healthful connections — just ask Stanley and Puppet, two of the author’s pups. Photo by Kristine Nickel
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
Want to get healthy? Get a dog.

Not only will a canine friend help you get more exercise, he can also help liven your mood and improve your overall well-being.

  • Health
This year's Siesta Fiesta didn't close Ocean Boulevard, but the smaller footprint did little to rekindle merchant enthusiasm for the event.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
Future of Siesta Fiesta remains in question

Siesta Village merchants say the annual Siesta Fiesta is on life support. Some businesses say the event needs a jolt of energy — but others want to pull the plug.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
St. Armands leaders expand bathroom wish list

As the city works on addressing a long-standing need for public restrooms on St. Armands Circle, businesses want to add even more facilities to the shopping district.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event organizers hope to secure Payne Park as the new home for Thunder by the Bay, but the city is still weighing its options.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
Thunder by the Bay organizers target Payne Park as favored site

Once again, a potential Main Street home for the motorcycle fest has been ruled out. Can the city and event organizers come to an agreement on a new location?

  • Sarasota
  • News
New food truck regulations could come before the County Commission by late September, staff says.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
County hits brake on food truck rule changes

Although the Sarasota County Planning Commission is interested in relaxing the regulations on food trucks, any changes won’t take effect until fall, at least.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • May 12, 2016
Siesta drives at alternative to Big Pass dredge

As the city works on a plan to renourish Lido Key, Siesta residents turned to Longboat Key for insight regarding another option.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The living quilt is currently 12-feet-long and 8-feet wide with more squares and signatures to be added.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Common thread: Artist stitches quilt for animal awareness

Artist Joan DaVanzo's living quilt is in need of a home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Dan Ceaser, Rabbi Michael Werbow, and Betty and Ed Rosenthal
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
Yom HaShoah: A day to remember

Temple Beth Sholom and Goldie Feldman Academy mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with tree planting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 12, 2016
Concession home tops transactions at $1.28 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 25-29

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 12, 2016
Boca Siesta Bayside unit sells for $1.6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 25 and April 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kelly Senchyshak watches as her sister Kyra putts during the 2015 Tee up for Sea Turtles with Turtle Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.12.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.12.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The city has closed a portion of Cocoanut Avenue as part of a series of planned improvements for the road this year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Cocoanut street closure and affordable housing feedback

The city closes a downtown street for construction, and our readers share their thoughts on the murky future of a proposed apartment complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy freshman Eliot Bergbauer plays forward for the Tampa 2001 Hockey Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2016
Powerful play sparks forward

Sarasota Military Academy freshman has aspirations of playing in the NHL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota senior Adam Bradtmueller won three medals, including a gold medal in the 3,200-meter run, at the Class 4A state championship May 6-7, at IMG Academy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Sarasota senior closes high school career with state championship run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota's Jaasiel Torres cleared 6 feet, 4 inches to finish third at the Class 4A state meet May 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 12, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.12.16

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club has a magical night

More than 100 Bird Key Yacht Club members and guests enjoyed a magic show by “The Great Arnaldo” Arnie Kropf May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Third and fourth-graders beat the drum to the music.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River Elementary students drum up music

Third- and fourth-grade students performed three pieces for their “Orffestra.”

  • East County
  • Schools
Employee Lee Tehart restocks pineapples.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2016
Aldi opens new store

The new store in East County will ease overcrowding at the Cortez location.

  • East County
  • News
The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball team went 5-0 to win the 2016 AAU Division I state championship May 7-8. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
MBC Elite wins state title

The MBC Elite 17U boys basketball won five games to win the tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
Randy Bezet, the founding pastor at Bayside Community Church has lead the church's expansion along with the addition of Bayside College.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Bayside College expands in Lakewood Ranch area

Church's rapid growth leads to desire to educate young leaders

  • East County
  • News
Nathan Schrimsher gives some love to his horse, Hanover, after his win in the riding portion of the modern pentathlon.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

Gold medal story comes to life at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • News
After earning a spot on the Crimson Cabaret dance team, Alexsa Dietrich shows off her new university colors.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 11, 2016
Braden River senior earns spot on Alabama Crimson Cabaret

Alexsa Dietrich uses experience and hard work to ace tryout at the University of Alabama

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 68 points to win the Class 4A state meet May 6 and May 7, at IMG Academy. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
Hit or Miss:Jen Blanco

Lakewood Ranch girls clear their final hurdle

  • East County
  • Sports
GLC Athletics owner and ODA strength and conditioning coach Rod Miller will compete in the GLC Athletics Charity Flag Football Game May 14, at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 11, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top East County sporting events.

  • East County
  • Sports
The home at 212 Bird Key Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,016 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 11, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $1.5 million

The home at 212 Bird Key Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,016 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Petar Sibinkic
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key Fitness pumps support to All Faiths

Longboat Key Fitness owner Petar Sibinkic hosted a party that raised more than $4,000 for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 11, 2016
Town plans emergency beach project

Longboat Key aims to place as much as 40,000 cubic yards of sand at the south end of the island this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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