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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.

  • East County
  • News
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.

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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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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

  • East County
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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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  • Neighbors
    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.

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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.

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