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Sarasota

    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Be-boppin' bee

The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. Charlie Crist stopped for a photo with a group of teenagers from Community Youth Development.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2010
Crist addresses Tiger Bay Club

In his bid for a U.S. senate seat, Gov. Charlie Crist makes a stop in Sarasota to tout his independence and opposition to oil drilling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Georgina Clamage, Jane Kiebitz and Mary Pat Radford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Jacqueline Jones and Cynthia Howard
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Freedom Awards Banquet

Freedom Awards Banquet

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota Roller Girls, Linda Bruno, J. Goodrich, Beth Noble, Courtney Matejik and Kim Dziuk
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 7, 2010
Party in the Street: Rosemary Rising

It was a party in the street in the Rosemary District as locals gathered to listen to live music, shop and socialize at Rosemary Rising on Thursday, Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On the 3.4 acres of adjacent property sits an old beach cottage, a boardwalk, dunes and open beach.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Beach-access plan adopted

The County Commission approved a plan that will create 34 additional parking spaces at beach access No. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Barbetta and Antunes
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 7, 2010
Commission race focuses on transparency

In the weeks leading up to the general election, which will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, The Sarasota Observer will profile contested races in Sarasota County. This week, The Observer profiles the District 2 County Commission race between Joe Barbetta and Cathy Antunes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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.

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  • Real Estate
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

Guest Fashion Editor - Jamie Becker

  • Black Tie
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