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Five Points roundabout
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 7403 Sanderling Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,551 square feet of living area. It sold for $850,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 4, 2010
Real Estate: A home on Siesta Key sells for $850,000

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 24 Take me to your leader 11:39 p.m. - 1800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Person. A caller reported that a person on a bicycle was looking into store windows. The suspect was wearing a football jersey and a green alien mask. Or was it a mask?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Honoree Flori Roberts and her family: Doug Roberts, Daniella Roberts, Bruce Roberts and Nancy Roberts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2010
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

  • Black Tie
Amanda Baranowski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elisabeth Phillipson, Sharon Oper, Chantal Diem and Liz Yerkes will walk as part of "The Three R's" team Nov. 13.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Sarasota Walk takes steps to fight cancer

The Sarasota Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy students work on their marching skills.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy

Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting in January.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 3, 2010
Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrates grand re-opening

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market opened its second season Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Phillippi Estate Park and featured music, speeches and product giveaways.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, right, celebrates his victory with basketball analyst and friend Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 3, 2010
Barbetta, Patterson cruise to victory

The two incumbent county commissioners highlight a big night for Republicans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan McGregor started writing songs two years ago. The death of his friend inspired the song he played at the vigil Oct. 28.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2010
Overdose victim inspires Ranch songwriter

Lakewood graduate Bryan McGregor performed a song he wrote for Derek Spring, who died of a prescription overdose two years ago, at the Red Ribbon National Candle Light Vigil last week.

  • East County
  • News
Gettel owner Jim Gettel and Chief Operating Officer Bob Bisplinghoff said the new dealership should open in about a year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2010
Gettel breaks ground on first East County dealership

Construction on Gettel Scion of Lakewood should be finished within 12 months.

  • East County
  • News
Freedom Elementary School Principal Jim Mennes and Assistant Principal Jennifer Grimes
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2010
Educators caught in a 'silly' situation

Freedom Elementary School Principal Jim Mennes, Assistant Principal Jennifer Grimes and Coach Jeff Wilson showed they were good sports during a school assembly Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sofia Talarico, Gullett student, Pat Neal, president of Neal Communities, and Lilliana Acton, Gullett student
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2010
Pat Neal raises $34K for Gullett

The second Neal Communities Golf Challenge raised $34,200 for B.D. Gullett Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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