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The Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will sell items $75 or less this weekend that are eligible for purchase without charging a 7% sales tax.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 10, 2011
Golf course participates in sales tax holiday

The city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will be selling clothing items eligible for the sales tax free weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Check out the footage we shot at our local airport.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 10, 2011
VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES - SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

We take you behind the scenes at the SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Look for the story in this week's edition of the Sarasota Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Bein, owner and chef of Station 400, made the deal official this afternoon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
New tenant signs on Serving Spoon space

Station 400 today signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by the Serving Spoon restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bay Street will be closed to through-traffic Aug. 15.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 10, 2011
Sewer repairs to close street in Alta Vista

The work will be performed on Bay Street next week and will shut down the road for through-traffic.

  • Sarasota
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Lisa Knopp and her daughter, Grace, 11, walk to the bank in the rain after having lunch Wednesday, August 10 at Barnacle Bill's downtown.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Strolling in the rain

Lisa Knopp walks under the protection of an umbrella while her daughter, Grace, 11, enjoys walking in the cool rain drops Wednesday, August 10 down Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 10, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Some Dolphin Tower condominium unit owners are selling their units at deep discounts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 10, 2011
Dolphin Tower units depreciating fast

Five condominium units at the structurally troubled Dolphin Tower sold in July for much less than what previous owners paid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 10, 2011
The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 10, 2011
My View: Government debt is a moral failure

The moral compass for the majority of our political leadership in both parties is what is right for re-election, not the country's future.

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  • News
A common moorhen runs across the lily pads in the pond by the Payne Park tennis courts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Javier Sanchez is the race director for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 9, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Preparing for a half marathon

This week, First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay race director Javier Sanchez shares on how to prepare for a half marathon.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Ballet School will give a performance at noon Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Florida State University Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 34243.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 9, 2011
Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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