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Randall Reid with Mayor Suzanne Atwell. File Photo.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 30, 2011
Commissioners to discuss new administrator's contract

During a scheduled retreat Thursday, Dec. 1, the Sarasota County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the terms of a contract the county attorney has negotiated with Randall H. Reid, the commissioners' choice for new county administrator.

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The break occurred at 8:30 a.m. this morning, interrupting services to about 90 residents. Service was restored by 11 a.m.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 30, 2011
Precautionary boil water advisory for Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue area

Due to a water main break, a boil water advisory has been issued for the area of Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2011
Bobby Jones offers holiday golf school

The city of Sarasota's golf club is offering a holiday special in December.

  • Sarasota
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From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2011
Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 30, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: A whittle problem

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

  • Sarasota
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Sen. Mike Bennett, event chairwoman Natalie Gudrun and Dee Bennett
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 29, 2011
15th annual Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees

15th annual Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees

  • Black Tie
James Brotherton and an unknown man at the Beneva Village Bank of America ATM. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect caught on camera

Photos and video show James Brotherton and a man in black clothing at the Beneva Village Bank of America ATM the night Brotherton was murdered.

  • Sarasota
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The area was searched using the Sheriff's Office helicopter, K-9 and patrol deputies with negative results.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2011
Little Caesars Pizza robbed by armed male

At 8:52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, a white male, in his 20s, with brown hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, demanded money from employees of Little Caesars Pizza, located at 4599 Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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A lift station project being built in nearby Luke Wood Park is creating lane closures on Osprey Avenue.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled

An Osprey Avenue lane closure has been rescheduled to begin on Jan. 16 instead of Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Christmas spirit

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The library is located at 1331 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2011
Selby Public Library to celebrate remodeling project

The remodeling of Selby Public Library is complete, and the public is invited to a celebration 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Property owners are welcome to pay online at www.sarasotataxcollector.com.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 28, 2011
Nov. 30 last day to get discount on property taxes

The Sarasota County Tax Collector's Office staff is reminding all county property owners that Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the last day they can get a 4% discount on their annual taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The public is invited to a public art mural reception Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage. File Photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2011
Palm Avenue garage art reception planned

Public art murals will be unveiled Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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