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  • September 1, 2011
Our View: City budget options stark

Things could get much worse for the city of Sarasota. Soon.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"I always know when dad dresses these kids because their clothes don't match or the tag’s in the front when it should be in the back," says Nicoleen de Klerk. "Moms like to match, but dads think that if the clothes fit, that’s fine."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 1, 2011
Neighbors: Nicoleen de Klerk

From South Africa, this childcare specialist hands out hugs and kisses like they're going out of style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SMA approached city officials along with business leaders and groups in July in an attempt to serve as a facilitator for residents who live near the park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim Esser has worked as a mechanic for 26 years and has been with Main Street Automotive for 13 years. "(I enjoy) making people happy and helping people," he says.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 1, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive

In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Feo, Sheila Lewis, Bob Parkinson and Jeffrey Hart
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 1, 2011
Chamber meets at Broken Egg

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Scarlet Sensation

Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
“I don’t want to miss one single bit!” said Conor Murphy, 7, after he drank the last bit of his ice cream.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside celebrates summer reading with ice cream

There were 66 Southside Elementary students who turned in their reading logs and enjoyed an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 31 inside the cafeteria.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 31, 2011
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Berliner arrests jailbird Emily Walsh.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In the jailhouse now!

Emily Walsh was "arrested" and taken to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser, which runs until 3 p.m. today, at Michael's On East. Her bail is set at $3,200.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 31, 2011
City meetings available as mobile downloads

The city of Sarasota can now use cellular phones such as iPhones and Droids to view live and archived meetings at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of 'The Castaway'.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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