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Bob Bartolotta, Sarasota town manager
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The center is located at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The city of Sarasota celebrates 100 years of fire rescue service in the downtown area today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 26, 2011
Downtown celebrates 100 years of fire service

The city of Sarasota has had fire rescue service in the downtown area for 100 years. A celebration was held Sunday to mark the event.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Double homicide suspect Brandin Lee Kasick, 26, was arrested in J.D. Hamel Park Sunday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota police arrest murder suspect

City of Sarasota police officers apprehended a Pennsylvania double homicide suspect Sunday after he was seen in the downtown area.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Litwack and Denise Barth show off their dancing skills during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
VIDEO: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota County considers retail uses in major employment center areas

Sarasota County Planning Services will host a public workshop to discuss changes in zoning code, allowing for retail uses in major employment center areas.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 26, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 25

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
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Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall. Westfield Southgate, Cancer Support Community and White Sands Chapter of USADance sponsored the event.

  • Sarasota
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Six-year-old Faith Chaney throws a hula-hoop around a bear. Faith has been a Girl Scout for two years and her favorite cookie is the Thin Mint.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Girl Scouts Kick-Off 100 years

The Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida kick-off the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with a family fun day festival on Sept. 24 at the Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center (GECC). March 12 is the official anniversary of 100 years.

  • Sarasota
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John, Jonathon, 19, Jacob, 14, and Molly Brockhoff pose together prior to walking in the Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk

The 2011 Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk had over 1,600 people come out Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
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Robin Adair uses a stick to try and find some trash among the brush and seaweed along the shore at Bayfront Park Saturday, Sept. 24, during the International Coastal Cleanup.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual International Coastal Cleanup - Bayfront Park

Hundreds of people in Sarasota County took part in the 25th Annual Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 24, at various locations. Around 30 people came out to cleanup around Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
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The John Cox Community Partner of the Year Award was presented to Dave Beesley of First Step: Addiction Recovery Program. Presenting the award was President of Halfacre Construction Company Jack Cox and President of Fishman and Associates C.J. Fishman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) hosted approximately 400 individuals from Sarasota businesses for industry awards at the Ritz Carlton for the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards luncheon on Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group photo of the board and the company of the Sarasota Ballet pose together Friday, Sept. 23, during the Meet Me at the Barre event at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet Me at the Barre

The Friends of the Ballet put on the annual Meet Me at the Barre event Friday, Sept. 23, at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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