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Jordan Shields celebrates after scoring a run for the Reds Minors team. Photos courtesy of Julie McCray.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cal Ripken Baseball Opening Day

Dozens of youth baseball players hit the field for Cal Ripken Baseball's Opening Day for the 2012 fall season Sept. 15.

  • East County
  • Sports
Phyllis Black, president of the Longboat Key Republican Club, poses with John Dent and guest speaker Kathy Dent, Supervisor of Elections Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Longboat Key Republican Club’s meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club held an event Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The 60 guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner and guest speaker Kathy Dent, the supervisor of elections.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • September 20, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 20, 2012
Film Review: 'Arbitrage'

The definition of "arbitrage" is the possibility of a risk-free profit at zero cost.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 20, 2012
Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests burglary suspect

Late last night, Manatee County deputies received a call from a complainant that a white Ford Ranger without a bumper was driving around the neighborhood and appeared to be the same individuals who were breaking into cars a couple nights ago.'¨

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Photo courtesy of Catherine Luckner
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Lost and found

The Siesta Key community rallied together over the weekend to reunite a lost dog with his owner.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Best buds

Kindergarteners at The Out-of-Door Academy had their annual Buddies Picnic Friday, Sept. 14, at the lower-school campus.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mari Blumenthal and Lila Marlowe show off their New Year's cards. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Temple students celebrate new year

Temple Sinai students prepared themselves Sunday morning for the Jewish New Year that began Sunday, Sept. 16.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marlies Ramsey stands between her children, Wayne Ramsey and Stefanie Hunt. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Time to honor clock restorer

The city of Sarasota honored the late Carroll "Corky" Ramsey Friday, Sept. 14, for his efforts in restoring the historic clock in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Fire Safety Inspector Richard Chapman said the Midnight Pass crosswalks will not interfere with emergency personnel’s duties.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2012
Crosswalk construction starts this month

A Florida Department of Transportation project aimed at improving pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road has evolved from raised medians to six crosswalks.

  • Siesta Key
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Kay Kouvatsos and Russell Matthes go over plans for the Light Up the Village parade which takes place Nov. 24.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 20, 2012
Siesta Key prepares for its holiday parade

With two months remaining before the celebration, SKVA members finalize their plans.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 20, 2012
New merchants group forms

The Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association's agenda is to lobby for Main Street improvements, bring in customers and be a united voice for shop owners.

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On Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, the semifinalists for the chief of police post will come to Sarasota for a two-day interview process.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 20, 2012
Candidates show variety of policing experience

The new chief will work with City Manager Tom Barwin to bring progressive policing to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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A new P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant should open by August 2013 in a newly-constructed 6,900-square-foot building at the corner of U.S. 41 and Osprey Avenue. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 20, 2012
P.F. Chang's slated to open in summer 2013

Construction of the restaurant will start in November, now that commissioners approved a plan to vacate a portion of road that will make way for parking.

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Enforced parking hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 20, 2012
Commission approves ticket late-fee increase

Fees will increase for drivers who wait to pay their parking tickets, but those who pay promptly will receive a $5 discount.

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