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The public is invited to a public art mural reception Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage. File Photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2011
Palm Avenue garage art reception planned

Public art murals will be unveiled Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 27

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Road 789, 758, 72 and 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Home-Tech celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this month by delivering 30 turkeys to help feed local families.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2011
Home-Tech celebrates anniversary with turkey donation

Home-Tech on Nov. 21 donated 30 turkeys to Meals on Wheels PLUS.

  • East County
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Renee Pitts, Nancy Harrison and Robin Storm put on quite a performance at the video game theater.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Fun Day

The Out-of-Door Academy students, their families and the community enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games during the school's annual Thunder Fun Day Nov. 19 at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. During the festival, guests enjoyed food, games, arts and crafts, a rock wall, bounce houses, a video game theater, a cake walk and hamster ball, among other activities.

  • East County
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Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving theater luncheon benefits homeless veterans

Local government representatives, faith leaders and community members presented a theater luncheon to benefit Sarasota's homeless.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Triathlon drew 450 participants last month.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2011
Rev3 considers South County triathlon

The company originally aimed to create a race that would run through Longboat Key, Lido Key and downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The first intersection that will have photo enforcement beginning Dec. 1 of red light violations will be the intersections of Bahia Vista Road and Tuttle Avenue. A verified violation will result in a fine of $158.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 25, 2011
Sarasota begins red light camera program

A red light camera will be operational at Bahia Vista Road and Tuttle Avenue beginning Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Children were excited to pick out food for the homeless. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2011
Primrose gives thanks with giving

Children at Primrose School in Lakewood Ranch celebrated the Thanksgiving spirit by buying food for the homeless.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2011
County Commission reaffirms prayer before meetings

Manatee County commissioners on Monday reaffirmed their practice of opening board meetings with prayer.

  • East County
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Arlene Casey, Claire Marsh and Adie Abelson enjoyed the Fall Fashion Show.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Fashion Show

More than 100 Tara Golf & Country Club residents and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fashion and fun during the club's annual Fall Fashion Show Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed a gourmet luncheon before seeing the latest trends during the Fanta-Sea Runway Show, featuring fashions by A' Tu International of Sarasota.

  • East County
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Last week, someone broke a window at Original Stitch Boutique, which opened recently across the street from the location that housed Stitch Boutique until August.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2011
Stitch Boutique dispute continues

The former co-owners of Stitch Boutique on Main Street are embroiled in a civil lawsuit concerning the disappearance of the store's merchandise in August and whether a new store with a similar name can operate across the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Main Street oak tree was chopped back a couple of weeks ago without the city’s permission. Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2011
City searches high and low for tree-trimming suspect

A tree in the 1400 block of Main Street was trimmed a couple of weeks ago without the city of Sarasota's permission.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota Bay deemed safe after sewer leak; FPL announces energy makeover recipients; Holiday schedule changes for Thanksgiving; Hearing Loss Association receives grant

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Commissioner Shannon Snyder doesn’t believe the county should levy park impact fees on parks for which the city pays a higher level of service, such as Payne Park. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2011
Commissions spar over fees levied

Commissions for the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County debated Tuesday at a joint meeting park impact fees and a perceived dual taxation issue for city residents.

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