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A Delray Beach-based company is proposing to install virtual wayfinding signs to city buildings that would look like 42-inch, flat-screen televisions. Photo courtesy of Blueweb Mobile Media.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
City mulls interactive wayfinding system

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"I always know when dad dresses these kids because their clothes don't match or the tag’s in the front when it should be in the back," says Nicoleen de Klerk. "Moms like to match, but dads think that if the clothes fit, that’s fine."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 1, 2011
Neighbors: Nicoleen de Klerk

From South Africa, this childcare specialist hands out hugs and kisses like they're going out of style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The SMA approached city officials along with business leaders and groups in July in an attempt to serve as a facilitator for residents who live near the park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Obituary: Danny Grimes

Danny Grimes, son of Jim and Lisa Grimes and brother to Tommy Grimes, died Aug. 25. He was 26 years old

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Esser has worked as a mechanic for 26 years and has been with Main Street Automotive for 13 years. "(I enjoy) making people happy and helping people," he says.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 1, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive

In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Island Beat: Human visitors declining, but avian ones increasing

With the start of the Sarasota County school year last week, the crowds finally are thinning at Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,476 square feet of living area, sold for $740,000. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2011
Siesta Isles home tops week's sales at $740,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Susan Mays, Ocala, sold their home at 5456 Azure Way to Terry Dorrity, of Bethlehem, Pa., for $740,000.

  • Siesta Key
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Rebecca Wild Baxter took this photo of friends preparing for a late-evening sail at Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sunset Sojourn

Rebecca Wild Baxter took this photo of friends preparing for a late-evening sail at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Scarlet Sensation

Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“I don’t want to miss one single bit!” said Conor Murphy, 7, after he drank the last bit of his ice cream.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside celebrates summer reading with ice cream

There were 66 Southside Elementary students who turned in their reading logs and enjoyed an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 31 inside the cafeteria.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 31, 2011
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Berliner arrests jailbird Emily Walsh.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In the jailhouse now!

Emily Walsh was "arrested" and taken to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser, which runs until 3 p.m. today, at Michael's On East. Her bail is set at $3,200.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy

The Longboat Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy this week to our staff as community editor. Make sure to say 'hello' when you see her around town!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Buffett gives a "kiss" through the glass.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 31, 2011
Mote researchers study manatees 'Hugh' and 'Buffett'

Hugh and Buffett are known for being large lettuce-eating mammals that many visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory make sure to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Weekly Winner Riding the Current

David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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