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Claire Lynch has been named Female Vocalist of the Year twice at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass in the Grove

Grammy-nominated bluegrass/Americana artists the Claire Lynch Band delivered a flawless performance at Bluegrass in the Groves Nov. 4, at Mixon Fruit Farms. The quartet performed many of Lynch's award-winning tunes throughout the night.

  • Arts + Culture
Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought a unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Sarasota's Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought their unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Lakewood Ranch for the monthly Music on Main concert Nov. 4, on Main Street. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Dreams Are Free.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-chairs Emily Tack and Emily Stroud
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The study suggests placing two permeable adjustable groins at the north end similar to those built two years ago at the Islander Club.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2011
Study recommends three north-end groins

The long-awaited study suggests placing a terminal groin and two permeable adjustable groins at the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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SMR Farms has about 30 of 1,200 acres dedicated to the trial fertilizer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
SMR Farms named top grower

Lakewood Ranch-based SMR Farms has been selected as one of Tropicana's top growers for 2010-2011.

  • East County
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Shari Siegel with Emmy Schmidt and Women's Club President Kathleen Allen
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Womens Club gathered today for the Club's annual fashion show and luncheon at the clubhouse. This year's event was themed, "Stepping into Fashion with Pj's Boutique of Sarasota."

  • East County
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Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

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The locally owned company is open 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2011
City welcomes new seafood business

A new wholesale seafood company has opened near the corner of U.S. 301 and 12th Street.

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File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

  • Longboat Key
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Claire Lynch, second from left, won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Photo by Bryan Mazur.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bluegrass in the Groves

The Claire Lynch Band will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 4, at Bluegrass in the Groves at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E.

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Viking Culinary Center owner James Butler chatted with Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's networking social Nov. 2 at the Viking Culinary Center.

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The Sarasota Police Department responded to a call Nov. 1 when a student was found with no pulse in a Booker High School bathroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2011
Sarasota Booker High School student dies

A 17-year-old Booker High School student who was found with no pulse in a school bathroom Nov. 1 died this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The North Shore Road beach access closed today in preparation for a seawall rehabilitation project that will protect the nearby roadway from potential erosion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2011
North Shore beach access temporarily closes

The beach access closed today for a seawall rehabilitation project and will re-open in 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
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The closure was temporary and due to downed power lines in the roadway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2011
UPDATE: U.S. 301 lanes reopen

Lanes of U.S. 301 between Myrtle Street and DeSoto Road are now open after being closed due to downed power lines.

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Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Will you go to the Sarasota Chalk Festival?

The Sarasota Chalk Festival continues through Nov. 7.

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