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Candidates for the job of Sarasota County administrator answer questions from the audience inside the Potter Building.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator

The four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator were part of a 'meet-and-greet' event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building by Robarts Arena. The final four candidates are James Baker, Edward Mitchell, Randall Reid and Fred Russell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Harriet Schaye and Chairman Edward Schaye
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2011
Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

  • Black Tie
The nobles played against the peasants in a Human Combat Chess Match on the Chess Field at the Sarasota Medieval Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
VIDEO: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Ever seen a human combat chess match or had the chance to shoot a bow and arrow? Those who attended the 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair had these opportunities and more. Watch our video to see a little bit of the fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jace Conger, Rage Shaw, Steve Flinn and Robert Sykes began camping out as early as 4 a.m.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: King's crew

When you want Stephen King's autograph that badly, nothing else will do. This group of people began camping out as early as 4 a.m. today at the Barnes and Noble bookstore to claim their place in line. King's book signing takes place at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
Fairies Ashley Willson, "Indigo", Melissa Berkebile, "Thistle", and Lindsay Multack, "Violet"
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A jouster makes his way towards his opponent during a jousting tournament, Sunday, Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Medieval Fair.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part one

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
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The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents and business owners are invited to a Main Street streetscape workshop presented by the Downtown Improvement District at 4 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Downtown Sarasota Main Street workshop today

Residents and business owners are invited to choose a Main Street project concept today that will help shape the future downtown project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
iStock photo. Not a Duval's New World Cafe dish.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Duval's New World Cafe holds grand opening

A new downtown eatery called Duval's New World Cafe is holding a grand opening celebration today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Anne Savage spun wool out on the back porch of the Bidwell-Wood house as part of Pioneer Day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day

The Sarasota Historical Society held their third annual Pioneer Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Crocker memorial church. The event included historic crafts, games and demonstrations as well as live music, a barbacue, a historical trolley ride, docent tours of the Bidwell-Wood House and the cemetery. People also sold a wide variety of crafts inside the church.

  • Sarasota
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Simba, 4, and Ron Comrie enjoy some ice cream together, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Golden Fest out at Historic Spanish Point Park. Simba had peanut butter doggie ice cream for his treat.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Fest

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida held their 3rd annual Golden Fest, Saturday, Nov. 12, out at Historic Spanish Point Park. This was the first time that the festival was held in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People start to make their way over the Ringling Bridge during the Sarasota Walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Sarasota Walk

The 7th annual Sarasota Walk, put on by the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation, had more than 100 people participate. Those who participated walked from JD Hamel park, over the Ringling Bridge and back.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rob Beaumont performed with Trail Dogs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival

Ten Florida-based bluegrass bands strummed into the East County for the first Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge. The daylong event featured plenty of music, food and a variety of vendors. Performers included The Florida Mountain Boys, Passerine, Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band, Highway 41, Swinging Bright, Generations Bluegrass, Trail Dogs, Ramblegrass, Little Girl and the Dreadful Snakes and Sharla June and the Mayhaws.

  • Arts + Culture
1. Terry McKee-President & CEO Nuovo Salon Group, Sally Schule-General Manager Saks, James Amato-VP & Technical Director of Nuovo Salon Group
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2011
Saks Fifth Avenue and Nuovo Salon Anniversary Celebration

Saks Fifth Avenue and Nuovo Salon Anniversary Celebration

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