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The rustic brick surface of Hawkins Court could never be removed under Laurel Park's Neighborhood Scale Preservation Project.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 3, 2011
Laurel Park eyes preservation for its brick-street surfaces

The historic neighborhood worked with the city on creating a plan to maintain its old-time appearance by preserving its brick streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shaw
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  • Robin Roy
  • March 3, 2011
District 1 candidates battle for North Sarasota

This is the final installment of District 1 candidate interviews; District 1 candidates Dorfman and Holland were interviewed last week.

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Hunter Leeming
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hunter Leeming

Leeming is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School and rows for Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 116 Osprey Point Drive, in The Oaks, sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 3, 2011
A home in The Oaks sells for $2.2 million

A home in The Oaks tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 22 Stunt woman 4:52 a.m. - 3000 block of Wood Street. Suspicious Incident. A woman was seen hanging off a man's car while he drove down the street. She reportedly fell off the car. Police arrived and tried to talk to the woman, but she said she did not want to file a report. She said her ex-boyfriend had moved into her home the previous day, but he was not going to stay there any longer.

  • Sarasota
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Will Dobbin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point and overlooking the Ringling Bridge.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Violet view

Will Dobbin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point and overlooking the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Williams and Connie Woodruff
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2011
'Baubles and Bubbles' - Kick-Off Party for Diamonds in the Rough

'Baubles and Bubbles' - Kick-Off Party for Diamonds in the Rough

  • Black Tie
Clarke and Jennifer Addison
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 2, 2011
Masterworks Showcase of Luxury Homes Opening Reception

Masterworks Showcase of Luxury Homes Opening Reception

  • Black Tie
Peter Buffet, left, gave a presentation and performed with cellist, Michael Kott
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 2, 2011
GALLERY: Concert and a Conversation with Peter Buffet

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice presented 'Better Together: Life is What You Make it-A Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett' on Wednesday, March 2, at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front row: Jack Murray, India Hirschowitz and John Angsten; back row: Rachel Shapiro, Alaija Pitts and Timeria Miller
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Salute to Seuss

If he were alive today, Dr. Seuss would be 107 years old! Students at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus got all dolled up as "The Cat in the Hat" in honor of National Read Across America Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The State of the City address allows a mayor to list the city's accomplishments.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 2, 2011
Committee questions State of City address

The Charter Review Committee reverses a previous decision to have the city manager deliver the address. It also wants all mention of the State of the City stricken from the city's charter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Avlon and Barbara Zdravecky
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2011
45th annual Dinner Celebration

45th annual Dinner Celebration

  • Black Tie
If you have information regarding how the sailboat ended up here, let us know!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Smooth sailin'

This sailboat wound up on shore at the 10th Street boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Signs warning of elevated bacteria levels will be removed from Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 1, 2011
Officials lift Turtle Beach advisory

Beachgoers had been warned over the weekend to stay out of the water because of unsafe bacteria levels.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ronan Zeitler proudly shows off his paint-covered fingers.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 1, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Little Sprout's Club

Selby Gardens' "Little Sprout's Club" met today for a "Tooty Fruity" themed morning. They painted Johnny Appleseed thumbprint apple trees, planted melon seeds, created watermelon slices from construction paper and snacked on yummy fruits.

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