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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Sol Levites

Sol Levites, 96, of Sarasota, died Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Allen Barkey

Allen Barkey, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

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  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
Bulldog teams defeat Buccaneers

The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite and Junior Midget teams both defeated the Suncoast Buccaneers Oct. 1.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
Mustangs win Donald Ross Tournament

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team broke the Donald Ross Tournament record by 13 shots to win the 15-team tournament for only the second time in school history.

  • East County
  • Sports
According to Lakewood Ranch Officials, more than $100 million in projects are under way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Ranch construction on rebound

More than $100 million in commercial projects are under way in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
There were no injuries and both cares were driven from the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Careless driver collides into patrol car

A driver was cited for careless driving after turning into a marked sheriff's patrol vehicle.

  • East County
  • News
Neal wrote 39 contracts in September — a 111% increase over September of 2010.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 111% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 90% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
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Patrick Fleming, 4, enjoys pouring sand in his little red wagon. Fleming is on vacation from Massachusetts along with his mother and father.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Little Sandman

Cooler morning temperatures have even more people heading out to the beach ready to take in a day of cooler breezes and warm sun.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

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  • News
The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

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The Lady Mustangs scored 113 points to finish third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
Lady Mustangs race to third-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country finished third at the Flrunners.com Invitational Oct. 1 in Satellite Beach.

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