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  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Missing the parking point

The Sarasota County Commission is not getting the point on the Siesta Key Public Beach renovations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Our View: Institute yes, tax support no

There is a lot to like in the Institute for the Ages. It draws on one of our area's strengths that is not well-utilized.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Weekly Winner: Double Vision

Neal Adams submitted this sunset photo of Sarasota Bay.

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  • August 4, 2011
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Dr. Strangelove sighting 9:53 a.m. - 1600 block of Main Street. Road Hazard. A man in an electric wheelchair was driving down the middle of Main Street.

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The home at 6389 Hollywood Blvd., in Sarasota, has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,216 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 4, 2011
Home in The Oaks sells for $1.8 million

A home in the Oaks II subdivision tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Russell and Vivian Beckwith, Osprey, sold their home at 468 Walls Way to John and Suzette Lodge, Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
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Recently awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, Urfer Family Park has also been nominated for “America’s Favorite Park.”
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 3, 2011
Urfer Family Park nominated for 'America's Favorite Park'

Sarasota's Urfer Family Park could win a $100,000 grant.

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Dancers show off their best moves for the judges Wednesday, August 3 during the Florida State DanceSport Championships at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • August 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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Only programs that require at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel training will be eligible.
  • By Rob Roy
  • August 3, 2011
Traffic tickets to help fund driver's education

A $5 surcharge on traffic fines will generate $235,000 for the school district to put toward driver's-education programs.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 3, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 3, 2011
My View: Give school boards more control

The nearly 40-year-old, school-funding program de-links those who set tax rates with those who spend the money. This erases accountability.

  • East County
  • Opinion
The National Night Out Against Crime will be held tonight at Payne Park/Sarasota Police Headquarters.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 2, 2011
Night Out Against Crime tonight

The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to come to Payne Park tonight to participate in National Night Out Against Crime.

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Skyler Munson, 21, gets high above the bowl Tuesday, August 2 at Payne Park's Skate Park.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sky High

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • August 2, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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New Fire Chief Mike Tobias has also served in the department as paramedic, captain, battalion chief and assistant fire chief.
  • By Rob Roy
  • August 2, 2011
Sarasota names new fire chief

A 32-year veteran with the Sarasota County Fire Department has been tapped to head the department.

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