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By David Merrill
September 29, 2011

My View: Public amenities are essential

The city of Sarasota could reap much needed cash by selling Payne Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course, but should it?

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
September 29, 2011

Letters to the Editor

Parking meter placement defies commonsense

Sarasota
Opinion

Rachel S. OHara
September 29, 2011

Neighbors: Canine Campers

Kelsey Baker unlocks the back door of her car to let out her beagle, Barkley, and ushers him off toward the front door of Camp Bow Wow.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
September 29, 2011

Sarasota County firefighters recognized during presentation

Sarasota resident Norman Schimmel, a native New Yorker, Tuesday presented to the Sarasota County Fire Department a framed photograph of the wall at the Tribute WTC Museum in New York City that is a memorial to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
September 29, 2011

Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
September 29, 2011

Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
September 29, 2011

Siesta Beach home tops week's sales at $1,425,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ryan Taylor and Karen Varone, Sarasota, sold their home at 5050 Commonwealth Drive to Anthony and Courtney Bonacuse, of Sparks, Md., for $1,425,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 29, 2011

Weekly Winner: Blue on blue

Carolyn Bistline submitted this week's photo of one of the colorful lifeguard stands on Siesta Key Public Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
September 29, 2011

Bay Point Park home sells for $1,295,000

Valerie Terris, Sarasota, sold the home in Bay Point Park at 1589 Gulfview Drive to Ralph Miller and Patricia Miller, trustees, Sarasota, for $1,295,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
September 29, 2011

Weekly Winner: Religious Experience

Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
September 28, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch Break

For many people working, lunch time is a time to walk away from work and have a little bit of food, possibly with other co-workers. For others, it is a nice way to catch up on some reading while enjoying the shade of a palm tree.