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Sarasota

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 16, 2011
Crews contain sewer leak on Gulfstream Avenue

A city Public Works Department crew is repairing a forcemain break on Gulfstream Avenue that allowed sewer water to reach Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 16, 2011
My View: Gov. Scott was right on high-speed rail

Evidence is quickly piling up that Gov. Rick Scott's controversial decision to reject federal money for a high-speed rail from to Tampa to Orlando was right.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nikki Clark, Chhun Chhim, J.J. Paone, Charley Halley and Pete Norden with Clear Channel Sarasota
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce held their largest business after hours networking event of the year Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Sarasota
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Brenda Cannon, Sandy Gurley and Joanna Pace
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Founders Garden Club Floral Workshop and Luncheon

Members and guests of the Founders Garden Club of Sarasota gathered for a luncheon, floral presentation and hands-on workshop Monday, Nov. 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
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The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
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
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