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Betty Poire’s dress spins while dancing with John Moldthan.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 5, 2011
Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Changes may be near for Osprey intersection

After receiving continuous complaints from Osprey residents, the Florida Department of Transportation has reversed a decision it made just two weeks ago, in which it determined no changes were needed at the U.S. 41 and East Bay Street intersection.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2011
City mulls impact fee suspensions

City Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested the city needs to examine closely the county's impact fees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida State Statute 288.1166 states that publicly funded professional sports facilities, such as Ed Smith Stadium, "shall be designated as a shelter site for the homeless."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2011
Paralegal suggests Ed Smith Stadium should be a homeless shelter

A paralegal has found a state law that requires publicly funded pro sports stadiums to be used as homeless shelters. He's suggesting the local home of the Baltimore Orioles comply.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2011
Median project to begin soon

Work will begin soon on a $450,000 St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The cattle egret appears to try to guilt customers inside a McDonald’s into feeding it by staring at them through the window. The bird has been meeting great success with its ploy.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Egret addicted to fast food?

The same cattle egret has been visiting a McDonald's restaurant for more than a year, because customers were regularly feeding it. Now wildlife officials are warning people that an unnatural diet could harm the bird.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
News Briefs 08.04.11

Roundabouts at Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue have gone out to bid; No charges indicated in purchasing scandal; County to offer grant program workshops

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Cattle ranchers to watch government-owned land

Sarasota County is gauging the merits of a pilot program that gives ranchers the opportunity to let their cattle graze on government-owned property.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Visitors and residents enjoy the shade and ambience of the tree-lined section of Main Street. Many county commercial development sites, however, have failed to enable trees to flourish.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • August 4, 2011
County official makes charge of poor follow-up on trees

According to a county sustainability official, once commercial developments have been completed, county staff does a poor job of ensuring trees stay healthy and thriving in the landscaping.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarah Moore created SRQ Volunteen, a website that helps students find the nonprofits for which they would like to volunteer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 4, 2011
Sarasota teen helps youth get involved

Sarah Moore, a 17-year-old senior this fall in Riverview High's International Baccalaureate Program, created a website for teens who want to volunteer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The developer of The Isles on Palmer Ranch has deemed the community a success. The five-year-old development is 80% complete.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 4, 2011
Ranch community eyes expansion

As a result of its previous success, The Isles on Palmer Ranch is exploring a possible expansion on 38 acres between its property and Interstate 75.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Letters to the Editor: 08.04.11

We're getting what we voted for; A 3% cut in pay is still a 3% cut in pay;Deep changes needed in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

A woman dropped off her daughters, 17 and 13, at the beach. She called the 13-year-old a few hours later to check on the pair, and the younger daughter said her sister had taken off with an older man.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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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