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This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird

This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
No motion was necessary, Donna Thompson, the county's assistant zoning administrator said, to allow the zoning administrator to approve the use of the banners up to four times a year.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Quintess/Club Holdings developed the Cielos Palmillas in the Palmillas Resort of Los Cabos, Mexico.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2011
Colony board recommends Club Holdings

The board has selected the Broomfield, Co.-based company to recommend to unit owners.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 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.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
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Logan Newton got the call on the mound for the Suncoast Storm 98 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Turf

The Suncoast Storm hosted the USSSA I Heart Softball Tournament Sept. 24-25 at its home ballpark in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bob Bartolotta, Sarasota town manager
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Obituary: Joseph Corben

Joseph Corben, 85, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 10.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Deputy county administrator recommended for interim position

Town attorney David Persson recommended David Bullock for interim town manager in a letter to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

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  • News
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The center is located at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota celebrates 100 years of fire rescue service in the downtown area today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 26, 2011
Downtown celebrates 100 years of fire service

The city of Sarasota has had fire rescue service in the downtown area for 100 years. A celebration was held Sunday to mark the event.

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