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Sarasota

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  • October 13, 2010
Our View

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  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lesley Blackner
  • October 13, 2010
My View: Amendment 4 sponsor makes case for a 'yes'

Today, politicians exclusively decide where development happens. Amendment 4 adds one new step to this process: the voter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Second grade teacher, Jim Anderson, works at making a mocha.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 11, 2010
McTeacher's Night at McDonald's

Teachers from Phillippi Shores Elementary participated in McTeacher's Night on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 4-7 pm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karianie Vazquez and Meredith Swift
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)

What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2010
VIDEO: Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

The Observer's Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker' 2010-2011 chairwomen and chairmen shake things up during the fashion show finale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Mikel Hollaway said a $10,000 grant will help two young minority men who want to attend the police academy.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 11, 2010
Police grant to aid minority hiring

The $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation will help minority students attend the local police academy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rachael Angers and Marilyn Angers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 9, 2010
15th annual Sunset Silent Auction

15th annual Sunset Silent Auction

  • Black Tie
Annette Haile and Sue Whitman answered questions and offered advice during the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 9, 2010
Master gardeners show some skill

The Sarasota County Master Gardeners were out in full force Saturday at their sixth annual plant sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Rovhana with 2009 Doctor Idol winner Bob Koser
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
Doctors make some noise

Doctor Idol, a battle of the bands featuring local musician-physicians that drew more than 600 people and raised more than $10,000 last year to benefit the Ear Research Foundation, returned again to Michael's On East. Proceeds will benefit Florida's Vision Quest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    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
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