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Sarasota

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  • 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.

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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
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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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  • 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

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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?

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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
  • Neighbors
Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting in January.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 3, 2010
Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrates grand re-opening

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market opened its second season Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Phillippi Estate Park and featured music, speeches and product giveaways.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, right, celebrates his victory with basketball analyst and friend Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 3, 2010
Barbetta, Patterson cruise to victory

The two incumbent county commissioners highlight a big night for Republicans.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2010
Our View

Inflation is already rampant

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2010
Our View

Why nice people go negative

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
District 13 Rep. Vern Buchanan waves to a packed room Tuesday night at Sarasota Yacht Club during his victory speech.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2010
Vern Victorious

On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From baking to airbrushing, Cameron Curry does it all when it comes to cakes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 2, 2010
VIDEO: Bake me a cake

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry started Cakes By Cameron two years ago and creates specialty cakes for any occasion. In the following video, he lists some of his favorite cakes, in addition to his current project. For the full story, read this week's edition of The Sarasota Observer. Scroll down for video.

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