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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
Commissioners tell staff to fix that leaky irrigation system

When James Harriott, the county's executive director of public works, appeared before the County Commission July 26 to resolve questions about the operations of the Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp., he brought up an ancillary problem that has drawn Village attention for more than a year: a malfunction in the landscaping irrigation system.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Gerald Dratch
  • August 4, 2011
Seawatch: Scrawled Cowfish

Acanthostracion quadricornis (aka trunkfish)

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 600 Beach Road sold for $1.9 million. It has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,840 square feet of living area. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 4, 2011
Siesta Key home tops sales at $1.975 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 18 and July 22. A home in the Revised Siesta subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of the sun melting into the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Weekly Winner: Golden Eye

Carolyn Bistline submitted this photo of the sun melting into the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Rixon made his way through the hoop without letting go of his neighbor's hands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Bash VBS

Nearly 70 children are gathering this week at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch for the church's annual Vacation Bible School. This year's event, themed Beach Bash, featured Bible stories, games, arts and crafts, music and more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Weekly Winner: Double Vision

Neal Adams submitted this sunset photo of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner

Dr. Strangelove sighting 9:53 a.m. - 1600 block of Main Street. Road Hazard. A man in an electric wheelchair was driving down the middle of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 6389 Hollywood Blvd., in Sarasota, has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,216 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 4, 2011
Home in The Oaks sells for $1.8 million

A home in the Oaks II subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Vivian Beckwith, Osprey, sold their home at 468 Walls Way to John and Suzette Lodge, Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Recently awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, Urfer Family Park has also been nominated for “America’s Favorite Park.”
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 3, 2011
Urfer Family Park nominated for 'America's Favorite Park'

Sarasota's Urfer Family Park could win a $100,000 grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The project will install erosion-control structures on the north end of the island and deposit sand along high-erosion areas.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 3, 2011
Judge validates $16 million beach bond

The town can move forward with its beach project after a ruling from a Sarasota judge.

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  • News
The incident occurred in the 7000 block of State Road 70 East, Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 3, 2011
Man arrested for selling marijuana

A 29-year-old man was arrested early this morning.

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  • News
Ken Thompson Park, near Mote Marine Laboratory, will hold a National Estuaries Day next month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
National Estuaries Day planned

A National Estuaries Day celebration will be held Sept. 24 at Ken Thompson Park near Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • News
Dancers show off their best moves for the judges Wednesday, August 3 during the Florida State DanceSport Championships at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

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  • Neighbors
Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Only programs that require at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training will be eligible.
  • By Rob Roy
  • August 3, 2011
Traffic tickets to help fund driver's education

A $5 surcharge on traffic fines will generate $235,000 for the school district to put toward driver's-education programs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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