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Sarasota

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  • Michael Eng
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Reflections on a day that changed the world

Up until last week, I had not watched any 9/11 footage in 10 years. The day - that day - was so tragic, so terrifying, so life-altering that I simply could not bring myself to relive it.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 7, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Our View: Post 9/11: era of endless war?

And in spite of the death of Osama bin Laden, 10 years later, we still want justice, we still want revenge.

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Your memories of 9/11
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Your memories

We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.

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Vice Mayor Terry Turner warned commissioners that approving a millage increase is only going to create tougher financial problems for the city next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 6, 2011
Commission approves 5.3% millage increase

Sarasota city commissioners approved by a 3-2 vote Tuesday night a millage rate of 2.9249 mills for fiscal year 2010.

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The Sarasota City Commission must bake budget decisions and consider suspending water and sewer impact fees today at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 6, 2011
Commission makes budget decision today

Sarasota city commissioners must review a list of $844,091 in additional budget cuts before approving a budget on first reading today at City Hall.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 6, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for tournament play

This week, Tara Golf & Country Club PGA Golf Professional Melissa Williams shares tips for preparing for tournament play.

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A seagull tries to fly over the bay near Centennial Park during a rain storm Tuesday afternoon. The rain was so heavy that it was even difficult to see the Ringling Bridge from the nearby park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2011
Photo of the Day: Ringling in the Rain

With hurricane season in full force, daily thunderstorms and bouts of rain are becoming a common occurrence in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Ringling Bridge is almost difficult to make out from Centennial Park during a storm Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Harriott said staff had noted during a June budget discussion that the county would not have the approximately $7 million in extra funding it needs for the project until FY 2015.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 6, 2011
Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

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Peter Easton and Jami Heredia pose before taking over the grill for their shift Saturday, Sept. 3 at the 65th Labor Day Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 65th Labor Day Regatta BBQ

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a BBQ for the competitors and the spectators on Saturday with many members helping to cook, clean and sell at the BBQ.

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Demardre Patterson returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown, giving ODA a 28-14 lead.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 3, 2011
Out-of-Door wins season opener

The Out-of-Door Academy overcame a muffed punt and sloppy weather conditions, defeating St. Petersburg Catholic 35-21 in its season opener Sept. 2.

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Elise Lipoff and Frank Maggio tended the bar at Shamrock Pub during last year's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 2, 2011
Celebrity bartenders serve drinks for good cause

Tonight's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown at Shamrock Pub will benefit Goodwill Industries Manasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Hall and its various departments will be closed Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2011
City of Sarasota administration offices closed for Labor Day

The city of Sarasota administration offices will be closed Monday for the holiday. Trash and recycling schedules for the city are not affected.

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  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced Friday he was arresting three youth football coaches and a player for their actions at an Aug. 27 game.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 2, 2011
Sheriff makes arrests in youth football brawl

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight made four arrests stemming from the youth football brawl Saturday, at Riverview High School.

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  • News
Hearing-impaired audience members of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center can take advantage of a new hearing loop system this season.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
City installs hearing system at Van Wezel

Sertoma Sarasota paid for the installation of a new hearing loop system that allows sound to be transmitted to directly into a hearing aid or cochlear implant.

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