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“Ruskin Sky,” by Bruce Marsh
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 3, 2011
Scene & Heard

Landscape paintings evoke light and color; Public invited to meet the stars; Alliance accepting leadership nominations; Born to play the part?

  • Arts + Culture
Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig team up to fight the bad guys in the new sci-fi Western, “Cowboys and Aliens.”
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 3, 2011
Film Review: 'Cowboys & Aliens'

Suspend your disbelief and catch 'Cowboys & Aliens.' One need not be a devout fan of either genre to be entertained by this witty sci-fi Western.

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The cedar-wrapped salmon with a maple-Dijon crust is one of Libby's signature dishes.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 3, 2011
EDIBLES: Relationships rule at Libby's Cafe

Fran Casciato, the executive chef at Libby's Cafe + Bar in Southside Village, has an unusual world view for a chef. It is a strong focus on relationships - with customers, kitchen staff and owners.

  • Arts + Culture
The weak system is expected to continue moving west-northwest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 2, 2011
Town monitors tropical-storm disturbance

If the system weakens, it could move toward the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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The National Night Out Against Crime will be held tonight at Payne Park/Sarasota Police Headquarters.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 2, 2011
Night Out Against Crime tonight

The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to come to Payne Park tonight to participate in National Night Out Against Crime.

  • Sarasota
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Skyler Munson, 21, gets high above the bowl Tuesday, August 2 at Payne Park's Skate Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sky High

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The five most common mistakes in tennis

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Tennis John Woods shares the five most common mistakes in tennis.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 2, 2011
Gulf Coast FCA hosts 7 on 7 Shootout

The Gulf Coast FCA held its annual 7 on 7 Shootout July 26 at Braden River High.

  • East County
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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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New Fire Chief Mike Tobias has also served in the department as paramedic, captain, battalion chief and assistant fire chief.
  • By Rob Roy
  • August 2, 2011
Sarasota names new fire chief

A 32-year veteran with the Sarasota County Fire Department has been tapped to head the department.

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The special runs through Aug. 31. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2011
Meridian College offers $1 kids haircuts

Meridian College's salon will offer $1 haircuts for children this month.

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Sashay owner Sandra Danu is eager to build out her new space.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2011
Business signs on San Marco unit

Sashay will bring ballroom dancing to San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
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Jim Eatrides has collected more than 600 petitions from residents, visitors and workers who want a north-end cell tower.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 1, 2011
Cell tower plan submitted to town

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barlile submitted an application this morning to the P&Z Department.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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