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  • Robin Roy
  • November 5, 2009
Report concludes police did nothing illegal

An internal-affairs report into the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect finds that no one "engaged in illegal, unethical or immoral conduct."

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Nine Prudential Palms agents named to Top 5 Network

Membership in the RISMedia network honors top real-estate agents.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2009
Stadium costs could increase

Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2009
Photo of the day: Squeaky cheese

The Sarasota Observer reporters pull over for fresh cheese curds at Greenleaf Cheese.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2009
County targets signs blocking beach access

A new ordinance would prohibit waterfront property owners from blocking the public from walking the beach.

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  • June LeBell
  • November 4, 2009
Sarasota Opera 'La traviata'

The Sarasota Opera joined forces with the Sarasota Orchestra for a compleat production of Verdi's "La traviata" as it opened its fall season this past Friday.

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  • Molly Schechter
  • November 4, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2009
Buildings purchased for stadium to be razed

On property that was originally intended to be part of a Boston Red Sox stadium site, the city will demolish five buildings, while it decides what to do with the property.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2009
Perlman quartet performs for Haile Middle students

The LK String Quartet from the Perlman Music Program visited the East County school last week.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 3, 2009
Mayor declares November pancreatic cancer awareness month

To help raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, the community is asked to wear purple Wednesday, Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 3, 2009
Atwell suggests new evaluation of city manager

Commissioner Suzanne Atwell said the current evaluation method is unprofessional, so she wanted to hire an outside contractor to do the job. Her fellow commissioners did not agree.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 2, 2009
Bijou Cafe serves up new chef

Chef Stephen Phelps joins the Sarasota restaurant following the closing of Canvas Cafe three months ago.

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  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2009
Baseball stadium bonds up for vote

City Commission expected to approve $9.5 million in bonds to help pay for construction of an Orioles spring-training baseball stadium.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
Fright Night on St. Armands

Fright Night gives kids and adults a Halloween rush with candy and decorations galore.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2009
SYC "Scara-sota" Halloween Party

Sarasota Yacht Club throws a spooky Halloween wedding, followed by a monster mash party.

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