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The Half Shell Oyster House, 1991 Main Street, will host its soft opening (dinner only) Monday, Jan. 9. The restaurant officially opens Jan. 10 with lunch and dinner service.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Aw, shucks!

Where can you find such delectable oyster decor in Sarasota? Why, a new restaurant on Main Street, of course.

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Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Off the Court

Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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Shirley Goodman has been tap dancing for 80 years.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Sarasota Observer.

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Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis and Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson recognized lifeguards Scott Ruberg and Robert Martini for recovering the wallet of a grateful Canadian tourist.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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The boats docked at Sarasota Yacht Club were awash in a rainbow of colors during the "Lighting of the Fleet" ceremony in December.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Lauren Costello, 6, made sure to tell Santa what she wanted for Christmas during Tara Elementary School’s Dinner with Santa Dec. 2. Published Dec. 8, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The East County Observer.

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Marion Ruthardt, from Duisburg, Germany, worked on her piece, "Avatar," in November, on Dolphin Street for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Sarasota Observer.

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"Something Fishy" took second-place honors in the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition on the Key, which drew more than 40,000 spectators.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Lois Lesser, Sands Point resident, held a 100th birthday party for former Sands Point resident Ursula Pearson in November.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn't wait to show off her patriotic sticker during Freedom Elementary School's Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. Published Nov. 17, 2011.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

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Sarasota County’s Women’s Masters 4x team finished second in the Sarasota 5000 Regatta in October.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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August, 2, and April, 4, Turner, took a few minutes to relax on the steps of the Siesta Key Oyster Bar during the Village’s annual Safe Treats Halloween event.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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Kindergartner Connor Loukota took a much-needed break from all of the fun and games during Hunsader Farms' 20th annual Pumpkin Festival. Published Oct. 27, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: October, 2011

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Ron Schooler has been detailing and cleaning boats for 20 years; 13 of those years have been spent in Sarasota at Marina Jack. "Look at where I am!" he says. "Every day is like a vacation."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

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Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Pelican Press.

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