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Dr. Joseph Klein, file photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Dr. Joseph Klein featured on 'Today' show's 100-Birthday salutes segment

Dr. Joseph Klein turned 100 Monday, Oct. 3, and the Observer wasn't the only media to take notice.

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  • Neighbors
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
Attempted stabbing reported on Siesta Key

A 24-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with aggravated assault after reportedly trying to stab another man shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd.

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Joan and Joe Vilasi came to eat with their 6-year-old grandson, Joseph, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Grandparents Lunch

More than 300 grandparents enjoyed lunch at Willis Elementary School Oct. 13 as the school hosted a special Grandparents Lunch.

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Dawn Mays, Sharon Lowenstein and Suzanne Koscho
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

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Jennifer Compton, Melanie DiVirgillio and Kelly Morrell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce 91st Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered for the 91st Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 13, 2011
Deputies apprehend robbery suspects after car chase

Early this morning Manatee County deputies responded to a robbery call at 5200 33rd St. east, in Bradenton, that led to a car chase on Interstate 75.

  • East County
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McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Opening Day

McNeal Principal Norma Scott, right, thanks John Falkner and Mark Campbell for their help in developing a garden and science lab at McNeal. The school celebrated the facility's opening today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

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  • News
Superintendent Lori White hands over a lunch tray Thursday, Oct. 13, at Gulf Gate Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 13, 2011
School officials help serve National School Lunch Week

A variety of guest lunch servers including principals, school board members, and district administrators, helped out at various Sarasota County school cafeterias.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Dowd talks to the 40 fourth graders about his sculptures Thursday, Oct. 13 at ODA.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dowd at ODA

Artists Jack Dowd talked to the fourth graders about his career and his sculptures in order to prepare the fourth graders for their sculpture making section.

  • Siesta Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Do you know where is this bench located?
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Take A Seat

Where is this bench located?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, December 2005. File Photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Hal Lenobel holds one of two at-large seats.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Commissioners Lenobel, Zunz seek re-election

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office certified candidate petitions for Commissioners Hal Lenobel and Patricia Zunz.

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