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Katt Hefner, Dr. Randall Morgan and Henry D. Hart Sr. rock out Thursday, Oct. 14 during Dr. Idol at Michael’s on East.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Idol 2011

Some of Sarasota County's best doctors rocked out for the third year in a row at Dr. Idol Thursday, Oct. 4 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
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ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
P&Z Board to review Comp Plan amendments

A public hearing will take place at Tuesday's P&Z Board meeting.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the world's newest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ready for take off

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner last night arrived from Lima, Peru and stayed overnight at the Sarasota Bradenton Inernational Airport. It departed today for Seattle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

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Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
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Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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City residents are urged to attend an 8-week session at City Hall to learn about how their city operates.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2011
Citizens Academy applications sought

The city of Sarasota is planning its annual Citizens Academy session for next year and seeking applications now.

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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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  • News
Fish killed by red tide washed up on Blind Pass Beach, which is part of Manasota Key, the southernmost, Sarasota County-owned beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
County staff cleaning up fish kill

Sarasota County maintenance employees were working Friday morning to clean up Blind Pass Beach, where fish killed by red tide had washed up.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Fred Martin

Fred Martin of Sarasota and formerly of St. Joesph, Michigan and Flint, Michigan died on Oct. 11. He was 82.

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