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  • April 29, 2010
Cops Corner

April 20 Burning rubber 7:26 a.m. - South Tamiami Trail and Bee Ridge Road. Road Hazard. A large tire was seen rolling down Bee Ridge Road and crossing Tamiami Trail. No word on its origin or destination.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 28, 2010
Man on the Street: Kentucky Derby

The Observer asked folks what they're doing to celebrate the 136th Kentucky Derby, which takes place Friday April 30 through Saturday May 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 28, 2010
Park proponents seek to halt process

Hudson Bayou residents ask the City Commission to place a park-acquisition request on hold, while they talk to adjacent neighborhoods that oppose that request.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 27, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Sam Snead's Tavern

Sam Snead's Tavern Assistant General Manager Terry Hansen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 27, 2010
Police panel considers permanent citizens committee

The head of a 19-year-old program in St. Petersburg addressed the panel on the benefits of his police-review committee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 26, 2010
Some Turtle Beach parking to be prohibited

Blind Pass Road residents are fearful that roadside parking could keep emergency vehicles from access their homes and condos.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 25, 2010
Taste of Winefest

The Florida Winefest and Auction wrapped up its four-day charity fundraiser with 'Taste of Winefest,' an al fresco food, wine, beer and ale tasting at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
Music lovers unwind at 'Finally Friday'

The John and Mable Ringling Museum held its fun-for-all event, "Finally Friday in the Courtyard," for concert-lovers and young professionals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Taste of Winefest

Taste of Winefest is an al fresco food and wine tasting and will be held at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck
  • April 23, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Smooth Jazz on St. Armands

Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Fridays with Style takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 23, at St. Armands Circle. Les Sabler & City Heat will perform.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 23, 2010
County official removed from spring-training project

County division director Larry Arnold is accused of influencing the awarding of contracts to companies with which he had personal ties.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 23, 2010
Fishing piers to close for two months

The popular piers at Ken Thompson park will be rebuilt and are scheduled to open in late June.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2010
Hoop jam pumps up movie crowd

The neon hula hoops, wild costumes and upbeat party music from the Hoop Jam April 15 outside Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 drew a large crowd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2010
Arts Council has just the tickets

As part of its new pilot program, SRQ/TKTS, the Sarasota County Arts Council is now offering discounted tickets to performing-arts venues in Sarasota County from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday through May 1, at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 22, 2010
Businesses want wider sidewalk

More than a dozen business owners on the 1300 block of Main Street signed a petition that requests the city triple the width of the sidewalk to make way for more pedestrians and outdoor-dining tables.

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  • News
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