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L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2011
Cinderellas in hot pursuit of local fairy godmothers

L. Boutique Manager Mary Spittell, right, assists Riverview High School senior Marina Robinson in finding the perfect prom dress and shoes.

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This home at 830 Siesta Key Circle has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,352 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 3, 2011
A home on Siesta Key sells for $1.5 million

A home in Siesta's Bayside Baypoint tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 3 to Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Moore
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryan Moore

Bryan Moore is a professional sponsored athlete. His sport? Disc golf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunny Outlook

Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tracy Seider has served as president of the Sarasota Ballet Association and is past president of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
SCOPE elects new chair

SCOPE, a local organization committed to community engagement, has named Tracy Seider as its chair.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Butterfly Effect features eco-friendly skincare, custom-blended mineral makeup and fashion accessories.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
UPDATE: Butterfly Effect launches new online store

Shayna Teicher, owner of the Butterfly Effect, today announced the opening of her online store and 15% off each first purchase for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
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The Charter Review Committee recommended City Hall keep its current form of government.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2011
Committee rejects elected-mayor proposal

By a 7-3 vote, Charter Review Committee members decided not to change the city's form of government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Orioles Bird and Sarabeth Kalajian, director of libraries
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
Local libraries, Orioles step up to the plate to promote literacy

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles yesterday announced a partnership to promote literacy through the Orioles Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anna May Eisenberg and Jan Polman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 1, 2011
'Embrace the Dream' Fashion Show and Luncheon

'Embrace the Dream' Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Dr. Sean Snaith said a recovery in property values will lag two years behind other economic recovery indicators.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 1, 2011
County to ignore state economic forecasts

Sarasota County staff believe the state's recovery predictions are so unlikely that they jeopardize crucial budget planning.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Crew members rowed with all their might during the remaining seconds of their 2010 ergathon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 1, 2011
Sarasota Crew attempting Guinness records

Sarasota Crew hopes to snag three world records this Saturday.

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  • News
Extreme wear and tear on manholes, as well as underground gases eating away at them, require periodic replacement.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 31, 2011
Manhole work will affect downtown traffic

Overnight lane closures are expected from Monday through Wednesday on Fruitville Road.

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Isaac and Gisele Azerad
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2011
American Technion Society Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Dinner Robert and Mildred Rosenthal

American Technion Society Sarasota/Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Dinner Robert and Mildred Rosenthal

  • Black Tie
Rich Abernathy, Karen Misantone and David, Katey and Helen Abernathy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 30, 2011
Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting

Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting

  • Black Tie
Linda Whitacre, Bridget Spiess, Bishop Frank Dewane, Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and Julie Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2011
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

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