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Wednesday's winning numbers — worth $61.5 million — were 14-26-37-41-46.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Winning PowerBall ticket sold in Lakewood Ranch

Florida Lottery officials say Wednesday's winning ticket was sold at the Hess station at 11002 S.R. 64 E. in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2010
Key bald eagles return in nesting mode

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson recently snapped photos of a pair of bald eagles that returned to the island last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One man used the groin near The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort as a place to exercise.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Exercise enthusiast

Although Makepeace groins are known as popular spots for fishermen and birds to gather, there appears to be another use for them: as a place to do your morning exercises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Wize, Michelle Crabtree, Ann Mcfarlane and Sandra Metcalf are pictured with the truck tire and trash they collected.
  • By Bill Halstead
  • October 7, 2010
Volunteers clean up Braden River

Volunteers with the Braden River Historical Society and Keep Manatee Beautiful headed out to Jiggs Landing Oct. 2 to clear the Braden River of trash and other debris.

  • East County
  • News
Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

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Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On the 3.4 acres of adjacent property sits an old beach cottage, a boardwalk, dunes and open beach.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Beach-access plan adopted

The County Commission approved a plan that will create 34 additional parking spaces at beach access No. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Barbetta and Antunes
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

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This home at 1533 S. Lodge Drive has four bedrooms, two baths and 3,474 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2010
Real Estate: Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Sept. 3 to Sept. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 The Tin Man 3:50 p.m. - 600 block of South Shade Avenue. Suspicious Person. A homeowner reported that a man knocked on his door and asked for some tin foil. The man left without receiving any.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Wayne Johnson dressed as a Blue Man Group member last year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Jog Casey Key in your Halloween garb

Bill's Beer Run takes place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, on Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
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Klauber and Hannum
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie editor earns tips for charity

The Observer's Black Tie editor, Stephanie Hannum, poured drinks like it was her job Thursday, Sept. 30, at Goodwill Industries Manasota's Charity Bartending event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The club's Islandside project components are located within the yellow circle on the rendering. Developments in the foreground are condominiums currently in existence.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 7, 2010
Key Club unveils new model

Updated renderings and plans, which include a fountain and lap pool, will be available for public viewing starting Thursday, Oct. 7, at the Islandside Redevelopment Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marie Monsky, Carol Weisman and Roz Levy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

  • Black Tie
"My style is preppy. My wardrobe as a whole is classic, but I love to pair my outfits with one trendy item or accessory." - Jamie Becker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

  • Black Tie
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