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The commission also will hear an update at Town Hall today for the status of the Bayfront Park Recreation Center project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 21, 2010
Commission will discuss beach project today

The Town Commission will review the status and funding options for a $40 million island-wide beach project today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tow trucks worked to remove the semi-truck until about 2 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Overturned truck snarls traffic

A semi-truck and trailer overturned yesterday morning, causing delays in traffic.

  • East County
  • News
Peyton Wells
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Students erupt in smiles during lesson

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes Wednesday in Lisa Cheney's marine science room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and the Women's Leadership Council are looking for people who exemplify kindheartedness and generosity for the Men and Women of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The final action scene of the new TV series, "Miami 24/7" includes a fiery explosion on the John Ringling Causeway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with a fiery explosion

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new TV series, "Miami 24/7," Sunday, Oct. 17, on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conner Lapek, Tucker Pope and Leroy Sebourn had a blast at the Fall Frolic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Families enjoy fall fun at Gullett frolic

Children and their families gathered at Gullett Elementary School the evening of for the school's Fall Frolic Oct. 20. Attendees enjoyed pizza and snacks, dancing and other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 21, 2010
Can County Commission underdogs prevail?

They're outgunned both in terms of finances and name recognition, but two candidates seeking to unseat incumbent Sarasota County commissioners are using different campaign tactics this election season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fitzgerald and Pilon
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 21, 2010
Candidates at odds on health care, schools

Incumbent Keith Fitzgerald and his opponent, Ray Pilon, agree on many issues, such as oil drilling and homeowners insurance, but their largest divide centers on whether the state should continue to sue the federal government over health care.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2010
Commission gives green light to traffic cameras

An ordinance passed 4-0 at Monday's meeting allowing the city to move forward with plans.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 10 No shirt, no shoes ... 12:28 a.m. - 1900 block of Hillview Street. Trespassing. A nightclub patron began to hassle other customers and was asked to leave. He did, but then returned later and began bothering people again. Employees asked him to leave once more. This time, he refused. He took off his shoes and starting arguing with the employees. Police were called. An officer tried to get the man's side of the story, but the man yelled and cursed at the workers and ignored the officer. He finally calmed down and was issued a trespassing warning.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This home at 3531 White Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,606 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.65 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 21, 2010
Siesta Revised home sells for $1.65 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all real-estate transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
"Due to my job, I dress casually day-to-day, but I also love to get glammed up when we go out. I will invest in the classic pieces, but I also like to incorporate trendy pieces." - Sara Ferguson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Sara Ferguson

Guest Fashion Editor - Sara Ferguson

  • Black Tie
Ed Boehme and Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 20, 2010
Harry's raises glass to Garden Club

The event was Harry's Continental Kitchens' first wine tasting of the 2010-11 season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Race, president of Episcopal Church Women's Group, and Road Scholar Program Director Lynne Anast
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 20, 2010
All Angels Women's Group meeting

Lynne Anast, Director of Road Scholar Programs Sarasota, described the not-for-profit organization's program offerings at the Episcopal Church Women's Group meeting at All Angels by the Sea on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Troy Myers, Jean Weidner, Pamela Day, Mayor Kelly Kirschner. Susan Blais, Bob Johnson, Carole Samuels and Caroline Zumbano
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 20, 2010
DWB hosts stylish celebration

Designing Women Boutique held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of their estate division and a champagne reception honoring local attorney Troy Myers, Jr., Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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