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Siesta Key

    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 14, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Watch the soft sands of Siesta Beach transform in masterpieces by the shore for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic this weekend.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2014
County removes eagles' nest from Ed Smith Stadium

A pair of bald eagles lost their winter home Friday, as Sarasota County removed a nest from the lights at the Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training site.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson was appointed to the commission in 2010 and elected in 2012. File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 13, 2014
County Commissioner chosen as Argus executive director

Christine Robinson, District 3 commissioner, will take the place of former director Kerry Kirschner in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 11, 2014
VIDEO: Veterans Day parade packs downtown

The annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Sarasota highlighted retired and active local servicemen.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sura Kochman, leader of the Pine Shores Neighborhood Alliance, shows CONA attendants at last night's meeting where Benderson's Siesta Promenade will be located.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 11, 2014
Pine Shores presents concerns on Benderson project

Sura Kochman gave a presentation on the proposed Siesta Promenade on U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road to the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown Sarasota Veterans Day parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2014
Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

  • Sarasota
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Elenor Maxheim and Pat Anderson
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels welcome back luncheon

On Nov. 9, All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church welcomed its members back to town and kicked off the winter season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rob and Jodi Caragiulo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 10, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Art of Food Festival; Braden River High School Homecoming Dance; Louis Cabot Exhibit; Bowls of Hope; St. Jude Trike-a-Thon; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sheila Lewis, Lynn Shaffer, Bob Shaffer and Debra Lynn-Schmitz.attend Sandfest 2014 at Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Sandfest 2014

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce rounded up the community for the annual Sandfest on Friday night at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, spoke to a mixture of USFSM faculty, staff and board members at her reception.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: USFSM reception for new regional chancellor

USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty and staff gathered in the rotunda to welcome Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, Friday afternoon, Nov. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features news about Nik Wallenda, a brutal road rage incident and a video about Sunday alcohol sales.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • News
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • November 7, 2014
ELECTION GRAPHIC: See a breakdown of the Sarasota results

The votes have been cast. Now the Observer breaks down the Sarasota County general election results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
About 50 people attended the Siesta Key Association meeting to ask questions about FDOT's plans for the Beach Road and Midnight Pass intersection.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 7, 2014
Siesta residents uneasy about roundabout prospect

FDOT representatives told residents at the Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday that no decision had been made about the intersection of Beach Road and Midnight Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Steven Walters, 50, allegedly began punching 41-year-old Michael Gatz during an altercation in front of Petco in the Paradise Plaza parking lot Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2014
Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department charged 50-year-old Steven Walters with aggravated battery in connection with a fight in a Petco parking lot Thursday.

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  • News
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