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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
  • Neighbors
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
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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.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Our View

Vote 'no' on Amendment 4

  • Longboat Key
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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
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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
  • Neighbors
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
Claire Cornetet, Emma Lystad and Stephanie Muench
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 2, 2010
SPARCC steps out against domestic violence

SPARCC supporters gathered Saturday for a morning of fitness, inspiration and camaraderie as they walked in support of a violence-free future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kenneth Ellerbe, Sean Murphy, Ron Evans and Ken Ridgeway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 1, 2010
Foxy Lady hosts pink carpet fashion party

Foxy Lady Siesta Key hosted the second annual "Viva la Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit Team Believe, which will participate in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The concrete wall surrounding Selby Five Points Park will be removed.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 1, 2010
Park renovations to begin Monday

The $142,000 facelift to Selby Five Points Park includes new landscaping and a performance stage.

  • Sarasota
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Helen James and Phil Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 30, 2010
Share the Light Luncheon honoring Stewart Stearns and Rev. Charles McKenzie Jr.

Share the Light Luncheon honoring Stewart Stearns and Rev. Charles McKenzie Jr.

  • Black Tie
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway thanked his parents and mentors during his acceptance speech Sept. 3.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 30, 2010
Chief Lessons

For Police Chief Mikel Hollaway, people and events from his childhood influenced how he relates to his family, his officers and the community.

  • Sarasota
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Ryan Shay and Youngman Nwokeji
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2010
It's a pirate's life for fifth-graders

Fifth-grade students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated National Talk Like a Pirate Day on Friday, Sept. 24.

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