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  • Robin Roy
  • July 22, 2009
City, county OK Orioles' deal

Both commissions agreed to a $31.2 million renovation of Ed Smith Stadium to bring the Baltimore Orioles' spring-training operation to Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 22, 2009
Man on the street: Vacation destination

We hit the streets to find out locals' favorite places for a 'stay-cation.' With many people choosing to stay close to home for vacations this year, we rounded up your top nearby suggestions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 22, 2009
Photo of the day: Fishing for food

This pelican was spotted gulping down a fish that an onlooker fed to him Wednesday afternoon, near the downtown Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 22, 2009
Profiles of Summer: The Science Muse

In just 90 days, Molly Demeulenaere went from marketing G.WIZ Science Museum to running the entire operation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 22, 2009
Lido Shores home marks record sale this year

The more than $7.4 million sales price for the home at 1301 Westway Drive is a year-to-date record for Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 20, 2009
Photo of the day: Big bite

In between mouthfuls of White Berry's original yogurt topped with Oreo cookies, 6-year-old Kyle Upman tells The Observer, "It's good!"

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 20, 2009
State attorney reviews police brutality case

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said errors were made by several city and police-department employees, including Police Chief Peter Abbott.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 17, 2009
Man on the street: Secret Sarasota

We asked, and you told us: What is the best-kept secret in Sarasota?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2009
Sarasota YMCA names new president/CEO

Paul Smith, from Kansas City, Mo., will begin his new position as president/CEO Sept. 1. Former President/CEO Carl Weinrich retired June 30 after 34 years.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2009
Mote treats rare sea turtle that swallowed balloon

A Kemp's ridley turtle was found in distress Tuesday, July 14, on south Lido Beach, after it had swallowed a balloon.

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  • By Maggie Pahos
  • July 16, 2009
Man on the street: doggie dining

We hit the streets in the Hillview area and Main Street to ask one question: Are you in favor of the doggie-dining ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 16, 2009
Judge orders Morgans' arrest

The Sarasota couple accused of running a Ponzi scheme did not show up for a contempt of court hearing Thursday, and a warrant was issued for their arrest.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 16, 2009
Siesta Key condo sells for $1.8 million

A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key tops all sales in this week's real-estate transactions.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2009
Cops Corner

A person reported a man knocked on his door and said he was an Army Ranger and needed a ride. When the person closed the door, the man started yelling and eventually left.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2009
Letters to the Editor

Wayne Vert thinks a roundabout story headline put them in a negative light.

  • Sarasota
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