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Willie Shaw received 59% of the vote to take the District 1 seat.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 10, 2011
Shaw elected to Sarasota City Commission

Willie Shaw won the District 1 commission seat in today's runoff election.

  • Sarasota
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Heather McKay enjoyed the night with her children Madison and Ethan. Photo submitted by Melinda DeGlopper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2011
Gullett families enjoy movie night

Families at Gullett Elementary School recently

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The meeting will be held at 7 p.m., May 11 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2011
Democrats host Rep. Scott Randolph

Florida Rep. Scott Randolph will be one of the meeting's special guests.

  • East County
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The polls will be open until 7 p.m. this evening for voters.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 10, 2011
Sarasota will choose new commissioner today

The District 1 race will be decided in a runoff election between candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Water will be turned off for up to 30 minutes when a water meter is replaced.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 10, 2011
Water meter replacement begins

About 17,000 residential and commercial water meters throughout the city of Sarasota will be upgraded.

  • Sarasota
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The Observer coach pitch team makes silly faces after their final game of the Spring season Monday, May 9 out at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 9, 2011
The Observer team talks baseball (VIDEO)

Check out what the Observer team had to say about baseball and their Spring season of coach pitch during their final game of the season Monday, May 9 at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
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Josh Fields, Macayla Rutherford and Brandon Viera pose in the dugout Monday, May 9 out at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer coach pitch team's final game

The Observer coach pitch team had their final game of the Spring season Monday, May 9 on field 1 out at Twin Lakes Park. The Observer team played against Ball N Shoe.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 300 residents attended Monday's debate.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2011
Hundreds fill ballroom for Ranch incorporation debate (AUDIO)

More than 300 Lakewood Ranch residents flooded The Polo Grill and Bar Fête Ballroom for the East County Observer's Lakewood Ranch Incorporation Debate May 9. The debate featured speakers from the Incorporation Study Committee and the Friends of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The peacocks are not causing unsanitary conditions in the Village.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 9, 2011
Peacocks deemed sanitary

A Manatee County Health Department employee inspected the Village last week and did not find any unsanitary conditions.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2011
Deputies investigate knife-wielding man

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report that a woman had seen a man exit his vehicle with a knife in hand during her run along Lorraine Road May 7.

  • East County
  • News
The meeting will start at 9 a.m., May 10 at the county administrative building.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 9, 2011
Manatee commission considers sign ordinance

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners tomorrow will hold the first of two public hearings on a proposed sign ordinance.

  • East County
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Wayne and Debbie Seitl, Kim Githler, Paul Bowman and Karin Gustafson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2011
'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

'Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold'

  • Black Tie
Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel, owner of Patrick's 1481 Jim "Sully" Sullivan and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick's 1481 teams up with Players Theatre

Patrick's 1481 and The Players Theatre teamed up Saturday, May 7 for a private gala benefitting The Players Theatre at the new Patrick's 1481. Patrick's 1481 opens to the public Sunday, May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commodore Bob Baime congratulates Dave Hillmyer for coming in 1st in the spinnaker division Saturday, May 7 in the Sarasota Bay Cup at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Bay Cup Awards

The Sarasota Bay Cup took place Friday, May 6 through Saturday, May 7 and was hosted by Bird Key Yacht Club. The after party took place Saturday, May 7 at Bird Key Yacht Club where people enjoyed margaritas, swimming, food and an award ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
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Alicia Collins and Jes Santaularia were proud to be originally from Louisville, KY on Saturday, May 7 at the Kentucky Derby party at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the 137 Kentucky Derby in style on Saturday, May 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The afternoon included food, a hat and wacky suit contest, and a betting table. All monies raised from the betting will go towards the American Cancer Society.

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