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This home at 1533 S. Lodge Drive has four bedrooms, two baths and 3,474 square feet of living area. It sold for $550,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 7, 2010
Real Estate: Siesta Key home sells for $4 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Sept. 3 to Sept. 13.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 The Tin Man 3:50 p.m. - 600 block of South Shade Avenue. Suspicious Person. A homeowner reported that a man knocked on his door and asked for some tin foil. The man left without receiving any.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Wayne Johnson dressed as a Blue Man Group member last year.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Jog Casey Key in your Halloween garb

Bill's Beer Run takes place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, on Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
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Klauber and Hannum
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie editor earns tips for charity

The Observer's Black Tie editor, Stephanie Hannum, poured drinks like it was her job Thursday, Sept. 30, at Goodwill Industries Manasota's Charity Bartending event.

  • Sarasota
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Marie Monsky, Carol Weisman and Roz Levy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

Annual Grace Rosen Magill Luncheon: Raising Charitable Children

  • Black Tie
"My style is preppy. My wardrobe as a whole is classic, but I love to pair my outfits with one trendy item or accessory." - Jamie Becker
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

  • Black Tie
Fire Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe, along with other members of the fire department, stand at attention for the raising of the flags and the Pledge of Allegiance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Fire Rescue Station No. 1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Rescue Station No. 1

Fire Rescue Station No. 1 had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct 6. The new station is the third station in Sarasota County to be "green."

  • Sarasota
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Artist Tekla installed her "Tree Works" series Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 6, 2010
Sculptures spotted in Sarasota

New artwork is popping up all over downtown Sarasota this month as part of the Sarasota Public Arts Committee's latest project, 'Intersections.' Twelve artists have been selected to display their work throughout five downtown shopping districts for the next year. The Public Arts Committee will then select one sculpture to purchase as part of the city of Sarasota's Public Art Collection. One of the most recent pieces to go up is a series of four sculptures by North Carolina artist, Tekla, entitled 'Tree Works.' The sculpture is located on Palm Avenue across from Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrons of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre have traditionally parked in the lot behind the business.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 6, 2010
Golden Apple requests more valet service

After outside funding for free valet service ends, the owners of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre ask for an extension.

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  • October 6, 2010
Our View

Vote 'no' on Amendment 4

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Commissioner Joe Barbetta with Bob and Eileen Parkinson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 5, 2010
Siesta Key Chamber lunches at Turtles Restaurant

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce trekked out to Turtles Restaurant, on Midnight Pass Road, for a networking luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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Jean Abrams and John Fischer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2010
Artist Series of Sarasota 15th Anniversary Celebration 'Extending the Vision'

Artist Series of Sarasota 15th Anniversary Celebration 'Extending the Vision'

  • Black Tie
The city budgets about $120,000 per year to manage and maintain the Payne Park Auditorium.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 4, 2010
Dance school offers to manage auditorium

Ballroom City, which conducts its school and dance events in the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to assume the facility's operations, which would relieve the city of an annual $120,000 cost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Smith, Ali Boiko, Sheena Arnold and Megan Baggett
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Chili devoured at cook-off

Morton's Gourmet Market held its 11th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday to benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
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Greg and Jennifer Douglas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Triathletes burn rubber on Siesta Key

The Sharks Siesta Key Triathlon drew hundreds of people Sunday for an exciting day of swimming, biking and running.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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