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Regular SCAT buses now serve Siesta Key from Siesta Drive to Stickney Point Road. By mid-year, only trolley-type vehicles will be seen on all routes on the Key.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2011
Siesta Key trolley receives service boost

A $1 million state grant will allow the county to operate a trolley system that will run the entire length of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2011
Our View

Reason for optimism

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • January 13, 2011
My View

Politically incorrect suggestions

  • Sarasota
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The ceremony unveiling Selby Five Points Park's computerized lighting system took place Jan. 7.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2011
News Briefs

CCNA thanks the DID for park improvements; Selby Five Points Park sound system discussed; City and county offices to be closed for holiday

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
Central Sarasota County Little League Baseball registration begins

Registration dates for the spring 2011 season are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.

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Jim Taylor enjoys riding his skateboard Saturday afternoon, at Payne Park's skate park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Board Meeting

Jim Taylor enjoys riding his skateboard Saturday afternoon, at Payne Park's skate park.

  • Sarasota
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Wenstrup
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Dan Wenstrup

This week's featured athlete is Dan Wenstrup. Locally he plays at the Oaks Club, but he has also played at every course on the Golf Digest Presents America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses - 1987 list.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2011
Cops Corner

Jan. 1 As a jay bird 12:12 a.m. - 1100 block of John Ringling Boulevard. Suspicious Person. A nude man was seen running down the street. Well, that's one way to start off the new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 5121 Hidden Harbor Road has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a pool and 3,245 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2011
A home on Siesta Key sells for $1.3 million

A home in Hidden Harbor tops all real-estate transactions from Dec. 14 to Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Marilyn Chayka submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Dramatic Exit

Marilyn Chayka submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Len and Helen Glaser and Susie and Jack Steenbarger
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2011
A Night to Celebrate Israel

A Night to Celebrate Israel

  • Black Tie
"My style is sophisticated with an urban twist. I like to wear conservative clothing, but with a modern pop like studs, ruffles or bright colors." - Sabrina Cullen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 12, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Sabrina Cullen

Guest Fashion Editor - Sabrina Cullen

  • Black Tie
Riley Putnam practices her spoon-sticking talents.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2011
Church of the Redeemer kids vie for spoon champion title

The kids at the Church of the Redeemer participated in a who-can-hang-a-spoon-from-their-nose-the-longest contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Donna Maiden and Patty Sabal
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
Island Chapel dines on worldly dishes

International cuisine was the theme of a Jan. 12 dinner at the Longboat Island Chapel. The buffet menu, organized by Connie Gill and Linda Dias, featured Moroccan lamb with carrots, chicken teriyaki, tabouli salad, vegetables with curry and coconut, plus the always-popular Italian lasagna. Dessert was America's favorite: apple pie and ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Surveillance tape shows Dep. Mark Perrin grabbing a teenage girl and throwing her out of her seat.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 12, 2011
Deputy fired for excessive use of force (VIDEO)

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Dep. Mark Perrin jerked a girl completely out of her seat on a school bus.

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