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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Elliott Fishman

Samuel Elliott Fishman, 75, of Tampa, died Oct. 12.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Ryan Kelly

Dr. Joseph Ryan Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Oct. 11. He was 81 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Corbino Jr. is pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Full speed ahead: Michael Corbino Jr.

Michael Corbino Jr. is living his childhood dream on the professional motorcycle riding circuit.

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  • Neighbors
This home at 655 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,779 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2012
Condominium in Grand Bay sells for $2.97 million

A condominium in Grand Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edward Burke and Julie Burke, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit PH3101 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Deborah Renwick, trustee, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for $2.97 million.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sudakoff Foundation awards grant; Eight Cedars employees receive CPR certification

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Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Manatee County Commission approves lower permit fees; Soccer tournament scores big for Lakewood economy; New University Park eye center offers retina care

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This home at 12608 Elgin Terrace has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,842 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.1 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2012
Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home sells for $1.1 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Theresa Matus, of Redington Shores, sold their home at 12608 Elgin Terrace to Harold and Debra Wheeler, of Somerset, Pa., for $1.1 million.

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Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Birkenberger submitted this sunset photo, taken at River Landings in East Bradenton.

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This understated Siesta Key home overlooks a secluded lagoon. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 17, 2012
Perfect by Design: Ben Baldwin house

The McCourtney family found home sweet home in a modern abode on Siesta Key. The creation and former home of famed designer Ben Baldwin has been left virtually untouched for four decades.

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"They always ask you back," Eric Collins says of Richard Hopkins' loyalty to performers. " … And I think the public kind of likes that. In a way, they start feeling like they really know someone."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2012
HE WHO WANDERS: Eric Collins

Actor Eric Collins has become a seasonal Sarasotan. He's been performing on Florida Studio Theatre's stages since 2008, and he's back again for FST's run of 'Let's Twist Again: with the Wanderers.'

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Joel Gennari, Joey Panek, Drew DeCaro, Betty Jane Parks, Sara DelBeato and Joseph Parra. Courtesy of Donna Des Isles.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2012
Scene & Heard

We aren't in Kansas anymore; String of news; He's back and I'm not pulling your Leg-o

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Ensemble Basiani. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 17, 2012
Music Review: Ringling International Arts Festival: Phyllis Chen

Like the Ringling International Art Festival's productions in past years, this season's was salted with hits and, occasionally, peppered with misses. Take the very long hour of Phyllis Chen's Toy Piano as an example.

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"Zombietown: A Documentary Play." Courtesy Mark Palmer Photography.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • October 17, 2012
Theater Review: 'Zombie Town: A Documentary Play'

Consider it an appetizer to your Halloween festivities, served up by Backstage at The Players.

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