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Representatives from several landscape and maintenance companies toured Siesta Key Village in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Village tour planned for maintenance firm

Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. Chairman Mark Smith on Friday will lead representatives from Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals through the Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • September 3, 2012
The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

  • Arts + Culture
A crowd waits in the chapel for Mayor Atwell to deliver the proclamation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toale Brothers 100th Anniversary

Toale Brothers Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of business Friday, August 31, at its downtown location. Purchased in 1948 by George and Jack Toale, the company is in its third generation of Toale ownership. After a speech by Jason Toale, Mayor Suzanne Atwell delivered a proclamation, and guests enjoyed wine and food. 'What great neighbors to have for 100 years,' said Atwell in her speech.

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Jake Elrod and Caegan Quimby perform with Physical Plant.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota presents Once in a Blue Moon

Just as a blue moon only occurs every few years, the eclectic mix of the four bands that performed at Art Center Sarasota Friday, August 31, isn't exactly easy to stumble upon. The concert, presented by Art Center Sarasota and The Closet, featured local bands Physical Plant and The Equines, as well as traveling bands Not a Planet and Sparta Philharmonic. ACS decorated its stage with mannequins and stage lights, and guests enjoyed the music, as well as beer provided by Darwin's on Fourth.

  • Arts + Culture
Miguel Fenix shows Alex and Spencer Schurawel how to use a thermal camera.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dianne Ochiltree Book Release

Local children's author Dianne Ochiltree celebrated the release of her latest book, 'Molly, by Golly,' in style Saturday, Sept. 1. The book centers on Molly Williams, America's first female firefighter. In addition to signing copies of her book at Bookstore1Sarasota, Ochiltree posed with children and families as they explored a fire truck that was on hand.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Scullers men novice entry of Koehler Cameron, Fezza Blake, Yaegers Stephen, Opitz Dylan, Gordon Gray, Johnston Trevor, Sullivan Jordan, Wolf Joshua and coxwain Hawley Dylan.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota Scullers held their annual Sarasota 5000 Sunday, Sept. 30 out at Blackburn Point Road. 19 teams participated in the regatta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Center midfielder Malcolm Lewis attempts a shot for the Wesley Chapel Flames.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Labor Day Showcase

Hundreds of youth soccer players hit the field for the 2012 Labor Day Showcase Sept. 1 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9 to U18, participated in the annual tournament, which runs through Sept. 3.

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  • Sports
  • By Kimberly Braun
  • August 31, 2012
Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

Earth Origins: A neighborhood store

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  • Things To Do
Lakewood Ranch running back Chris Pearcey carries the ball during the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2012
Lakewood Ranch wins third straight over Braden River

The Mustangs defeated the Pirates 21-7 in the season opener for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 26-foot tall statue was removed in April after a woman driving a four-door white Mercedes Benz smashed into the base of the statue, causing enough damage to the structure to force it to come down.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 31, 2012
'Unconditional Surrender' statue comes back in November

A white Mercedes Benz crashed into the statue April 26. The statue is being repaired and expected to be back up in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River will clash tonight against Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Aug. 31

Tonight's three big games are East County rivals Braden River and Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota High vs. Booker, and Riverview vs. Palmetto.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 31, 2012
Staff recommends Colony extension

Longboat Key's Planning, Zoning and Building Department staff will recommend an extension of the Colony's reopening until June 30, 2014.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • August 31, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
A Gameboy, a diaper bag, a pack of cigarettes, and more than $10 in loose change were reported missing by residents living on Commonwealth Drive. Stock image.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 31, 2012
Vehicle burglaries continue on Siesta

Several unlocked cars on Commonwealth Drive were targeted Aug. 27.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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