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Don Hughes stands atop the pedestrian bridge that links two Gulf Gate neighborhoods. Hughes believes the bridge brought vandalism into his neighborhood.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2011
Bridge over troubled water

Gulf Gate residents, who fought against building a footbridge in their neighborhood, say their fears of vandalism have come true.

  • Sarasota
  • News
All that's left in the former Pine Shores Trailer Park is overgrown brush, a few trees and empty streets.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2011
Former trailer park may soon see movement

By late spring, dirt could be moved on the former trailer park at the Stickney Point Road gateway to Siesta Key. Two hotels are being discussed for the site.

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

Reason for optimism

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

Politically incorrect suggestions

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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

  • Sarasota
  • News
    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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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
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