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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
Our View

Where's the traffic control?

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 15 How do you spell relief? 1:25 p.m. - 1000 block of Central Avenue. Public Urination. A police officer saw a man relieving himself against a building, just two feet from a sidewalk busy with passing pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 830 Siesta Key Circle has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,352 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 3, 2011
A home on Siesta Key sells for $1.5 million

A home in Siesta's Bayside Baypoint tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Moore
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryan Moore

Bryan Moore is a professional sponsored athlete. His sport? Disc golf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunny Outlook

Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kip O'Neill and John Holtzermann
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Village residents get booked at social

Longbeach Village Association residents gathered for a social and book exchange Wednesday, Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tracy Seider has served as president of the Sarasota Ballet Association and is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
SCOPE elects new chair

SCOPE, a local organization committed to community engagement, has named Tracy Seider as its chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Butterfly Effect features eco-friendly skincare, custom-blended mineral makeup and fashion accessories.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
UPDATE: Butterfly Effect launches new online store

Shayna Teicher, owner of the Butterfly Effect, today announced the opening of her online store and 15% off each first purchase for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Teaching assistant Jasmine Dieu-Seul hopped with Jaden Scott, 1, in her arms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2011
Goddard kids hop for a cause (VIDEO)

Children at The Goddard School in Lakewood Ranch hopped for a good cause Feb. 2 during the school's second annual Hop-A-Thon benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. With the support of Goddard families, the school already has raised more than $2,300 for the cause.

  • East County
  • Schools
Andrew Bers has received Sarasota Magazine's Five Star in Best Satisfaction Award for five consecutive years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Re/Max Alliance Group opens Longboat office

Andrew Bers and Robbie Petsinger are among the first agents to join the new location.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The program, which includes Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Rendezvous," Dame Ninette de Valois' "The Rakes Progress" and Joe Layton's "Grand Tour," runs Feb. 4 through Feb. 6, at the FSU Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 2, 2011
Scene & Heard

Sarasota Ballet has a 'royal' sellout; Local photographer gives barns their due; Must hear: John Pizzarelli and all that jazz; 'Harry Potter' illustrator will enchant you; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Advertising for the Longboat Key trolley route will be discussed at a meeting Friday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2011
Town schedules trolley meeting

The town will host a transit meeting at Town Hall Friday, Feb. 4, to discuss the town's island trolley/bus route.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 2, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lovely love letters; Auction action; Gathered for Greenfield; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2011
Committee rejects elected-mayor proposal

By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

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