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  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2010
Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott resigns

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the police chief was not instituting enough changes to the department.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 18, 2010
Paid parking on hold again

City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Baci

Cafe Baci owner Roberto Mei shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2010
Local leaders film YouTube video

Area business people and elected officials met Monday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key to shoot a video promoting the Sarasota area.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 17, 2010
Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 14, 2010
Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

  • East County
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  • Robin Roy
  • May 14, 2010
Downtown to feature new sculptures

The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Unconditional Surrender agreement signed

Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Sarasota real estate sales hit five-year high

Last month's property sales were 50% higher than those in April 2009.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2010
Our View

St. Petersburg knows parking

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 13, 2010
Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 13, 2010
Simply Spoiled throws helpful party

Hoping to raise at least $5,000 for charity to help bring clean and safe water to people in developing nations via wells, Vanessa Opstal, owner of Simply Spoiled Boutique, in downtown Sarasota, hosted a night of pampering May 6, complete with eyebrow shaping, massages and complimentary eats and drinks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Twist of fate saves neighbor's home

After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor's home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
Panel prepares final recommendations

With just one scheduled meeting left, the Police Advisory Panel is compiling its recommendations for the Sarasota Police Department. One of the most debated items is profiling in North Sarasota.

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