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The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve McDonald, the Tin Man; Larry Fraczak, the Cowardly Lion; Jim Danko; the Wizard of Oz; Kellen McDonald, the Scarecrow; Camille Young, the Wicked Witch of the West; and Jay Henderson, Dorothy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
UBS dresses the part for Halloween

UBS employees were a hit with the trick-or-treaters who visited UBS Friday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Your online votes still count

Voting continues through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn back the clock and savor an extra hour of sleep: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Garage advice: Forget about leasing

An undecided City Commission was unsure whether to sell or lease its retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage, so it sought a recommendation from an advisory board, which told commissioners to sell.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
City to explore park taxing district

A former commissioner wants to provide better funding for Selby Five Points Park by creating a new downtown taxing district solely dedicated to supporting the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five Points roundabout
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home at 7403 Sanderling Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 3,551 square feet of living area. It sold for $850,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 4, 2010
Real Estate: A home on Siesta Key sells for $850,000

A home in Siesta Properties tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 6 to Oct. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 24 Take me to your leader 11:39 p.m. - 1800 block of South Tamiami Trail. Suspicious Person. A caller reported that a person on a bicycle was looking into store windows. The suspect was wearing a football jersey and a green alien mask. Or was it a mask?

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Honoree Flori Roberts and her family: Doug Roberts, Daniella Roberts, Bruce Roberts and Nancy Roberts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2010
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

  • Black Tie
Amanda Baranowski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy students work on their marching skills.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy

Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.

  • Sarasota
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