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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2015
Whats Happening | Week of April 30 2015

FDOT plans U.S. 41 changes; Downtown group commits funds to homeless plan; Sea turtle nesting season starts on Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2015
City begins dialogue on transportation

Frustrated with the worsening conditions along the city’s congested roadways, the City Commission is taking a big-picture look at the city’s transportation problems.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ringling College is undertaking several steps to expand its campus — but Newtown residents question whether the neighborhood’s input on the plans are valued.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2015
Residents cast doubt on Ringling’s soundstage plans

As Ringling College attempts to move forward with plans for a multimillion-dollar soundstage complex, residents worry their priorities don’t align with the school’s.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvey Vengroff said the sale of an industrial property will help finance the first phase of his proposed housing project, if approved. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2015
Vengroff charges forward with affordable housing

Landlord and entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff says he has a plan to help tackle the city’s affordable housing problem, but a question remains: Will the city allow it?

  • Sarasota
  • News
An engineer with the city for 25 years, Alex DavisShaw is focused on helping Sarasota develop a long-term transportation strategy, among other efforts. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2015
Q+A with Alex DavisShaw

As an engineer with the city of Sarasota, Alex DavisShaw has a lot on her plate.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A pedestrian bridge connecting the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel to the conference center was included in the Sarasota 2040 plans.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 30, 2015
This week in history 4.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.30.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2015
Independence Day

The families of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Israeli Independence Day, or Yom HaAtzmaut, Saturday, at the temple beginning, with a bagel breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2015
OUR VIEW | We recommend …

Not much separates the four candidates running for City Commission. None of them would make a bad choice. They are all pragmatic and smart. But we give an edge to two.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 703 Casey Key Road, along with two vacant tracts of land, sold for $5.3 million. The home has three bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,648 square feet of living area. Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 30, 2015
Casey Key property sale fetches $5.3 million

Timothy O’Donnell, trustee, of New City, N.Y., sold the home at 703 Casey Key Road and two vacant tracts on 100 Circuit Road and Casey Key Road to J. Dean Stauffer and Shelagh Stauffer, trustees, of Nokomis, for $5.3 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.30.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.30.2015

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2015
Sarasota Police arrest ‘Rambo’ in drug raid

The Sarasota Police Department has charged 22-year-old Nolan Rebollo, who is known as ‘Rambo’, with possession of cocaine with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a park and possession of drug paraphernalia.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Boyes and Christen Benson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 29, 2015
Paws on the Catwalk Sponsor Party

Sponsors gathered at Carats Fine Jewelry and Watches on Wednesday, April 29, for the 9th annual Paws on the Catwalk Sponsor Party.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
OUR VIEW | EMS dispatch: Take the risk

It’s a common dilemma: the devil you know versus the one you don’t. In spite of the angst, Longboat should stay the course: Make the switch. If it doesn’t work, change again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
A Syrian refugee camp in Jordan. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
More parallels of history

Polish Jews called themselves ‘voices from the abyss.’ Today those voices are also Christian and Muslim.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 29, 2015
Just Married: Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore

Christopher Marsh and Diane Moore were married March 14, at First Presbyterian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2015
Bullock bytes: Town manager sounds off

Dave Bullock sits down with the Longboat Observer to discuss town issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
River Strand tennis professional Nate Griffin will compete alongside Mikael Pernfors in the Legends Exhibition doubles match. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis event to net money for scholarships

The first Take Stock in Children Tennis Festival will feature exhibition matches and technique demonstrations.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2015
Water park proposal gets wave of support

The Lost Lagoon water park concept slides into negotiations at the recommendation of a four-person committee of county staff.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2015
Sidelines

Lady Mustangs win regional crown; Thunder dominates Cougars in title rout

  • East County
  • Sports
Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter began training with Mike Gough at Athletic Edge Sports Performance Conditioning in January.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2015
Professional play

Former Lakewood Ranch High and USF center Austin Reiter will learn this week whether one of the NFL’s 32 teams will draft him.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ken and Kathy Richmond took their Sarasota Observer along to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 29, 2015
"It's Read Everywhere" contest marks start of incredible journey

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2015
Trickle down economics

Investments in irrigation improvements could make a splash in CDD budgets. The bucket of savings could top $388,000 for the current fiscal year.

  • East County
  • News
Benjie Brinkofski, event Chairwoman Lori Ruth, Linda Craig, Carlene Smith, event co-founder John Breiner, Terry Sharak, Kyanne Merrill, Francis Shea and Aimee Leigh are eager to honor veterans. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2015
Main Street to march for Memorial Day

A few early setbacks won’t rain on the Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Main Street will show its patriotic pride at the May 24 event.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Public Tennis Center member Andy Thoms serves the ball during a game Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2015
Tennis Center supporters volley for respect

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center isn’t a moneymaker for the town. But commissioners realize it adds value and want to reserve dollars for its upkeep.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2015
Pension flames Longboat Key firefighter hiring problem

Six firefighters must retire in 2016. Fire Chief Paul Dezzi worries lagging salaries and high pension costs for employees will make it difficult to fill the void when they leave.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Briefs

CDD boards change guards; County grows green

  • Longboat Key
  • News
William Feicht
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 29, 2015
Realtor, 20, is fresh face on the market

William Feicht can’t legally order a drink, but he has proven he can help sell nearly $1 million worth of real estate.

  • East County
  • News
Rick Mills assumed the role of Manatee County School District superintendent in 2013, at a time of districtwide turmoil. File photo
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 29, 2015
Rick Mills to end his Manatee County school days

When Superintendent Rick Mills retires July 31, he believes he will have left behind a more financially and academically sound district.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Murray “Murf” Klauber
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2015
Who’s who in the case of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The once iconic resort at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive remains shuttered after nearly five years. The following players hold key roles in determining its future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Letters to the editor

Vote ‘yes’ on Key Club referendum; America faces threats to freedom

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joel Fedder, right
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 29, 2015
Fedder cultivated passion for the environment

Joel Fedder spent his career in Baltimore as an estate, trust and real estate lawyer and, later, a real estate developer, but his true passion was the environment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Cops corner: East County 4.30.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
Letters to the editor

St. Francis supports feline friends

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 29, 2015
High five

The top five sports moments of the week

  • East County
  • Sports
Post Cmdr. Dave Daily with Alexis Yawn and Ben Martin and Post Trustee Gill Ruderman. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2015
VFW post recognizes youth

Braden River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 has been busy doling out awards to East County students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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