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Siesta Key

Suncoast Metals on 51st Street in Sarasota has signs posted warning people not to try to sell stolen goods.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Dealers scrap over metals

Rare coin dealers protest as county officials try to develop a stricter ordinance regarding the sale and purchase of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold and copper.

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  • News
A sign for a dog-bathing service, put up in the spring at the 17th Street Dog Park, drew complaints from users of the facility, even though the business was labeled a sponsor. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Commission forgoes specific rules for park signs

Although wary of advertising in county parks, county commissioners declined to set guidelines for signage. The Friends of Sarasota County Parks Inc. will handle requests.

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The Riverview High School and Sarasota High School classes of 1966 will host a mini reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at The Sarasota Sahib Shrine Temple, 600 N. Beneva Road.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 6, 2011
A dedication of historical significance

The Sarasota County Historical Commission recognized Riverview High School with the dedication of a marker that explains the historical significance of the original school, which opened in 1958 and was designed by architect Paul Rudolph.

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  • Neighbors
Ava Csiszar’s free beach yoga classes have been drawing steady participation on Siesta Key Public Beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Island Beat: Season brings a number of fundraisers back to the Key

Benny Kimsey's bluegrass picnics are back.

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  • News
Kevin Cooper, 30, says he finds nonprofit work inspiring. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Neighbors: A man for all members

Ohio native Kevin Cooper focuses on service to members and the community as executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Energy Upgrade will enable residents to visit a website, www.energyupgradetoday.com, to help them identify and set priorities for saving energy, which will result in lower utility bills.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
County launches new energy-efficiency program

An online county initiative launched Monday has been designed to make it easier for residents to lower their utility bills.

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Sarasota entrepreneurs Dan Miller and Chris Abbot recently launched the Abbeton Accelerator Fund. The fund invests in startup ideas, mostly in technology. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 6, 2011
Innovative Business: Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

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This home at 313 Canal Road, which has two bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 1,918 square feet of living area, sold for $410,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Riegels Landing home tops this week's sales at $505,600

A home in Riegels Landing tops transactions in this week's real estate. Cosimo and Concetta Tripoli, Sarasota, sold their home at 1254 Riegels Landing Drive to Joseph and Alison Rini, Sarasota, for $505,600.

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Mitch Garber took this sunset photo in July, on Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Weekly Weather: All Aglow

Mitch Garber took this sunset photo in July, on Siesta Beach.

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Larry and Betty Royston hoped to catch themselves dinner by fishing at Bay Island Park. The couple also brought along a picnic of Bloody Marys and Burger King to enjoy while they fished.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Fishing for dinner

Many people enjoy fishing, relaxing or just taking in the view at Bay Island Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Danny Baughman and Dave Graybill pose in front of "Debbie," at pink firetruck covered in signatures. Each truck is usually named for a woman who has had cancer and had an impact on the community. "Debbie" is Baughman's mother-in-law.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Heals Tour hits Siesta Key Beach

The Pink Heals tour made a stop Tuesday, Oct. 4 out at the Siesta Key Public Beach. Three pink firetrucks along with volunteer firefighters who are participating in the tour came out to sell t-shirts and raise awareness about women and cancer, not specifically breast cancer.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick Fleming, 4, enjoys pouring sand in his little red wagon. Fleming is on vacation from Massachusetts along with his mother and father.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Little Sandman

Cooler morning temperatures have even more people heading out to the beach ready to take in a day of cooler breezes and warm sun.

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  • Neighbors
A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Nice Flamingos

A flamingo decorated bra from Viva La Pink, a breast cancer fundraiser fashion party. The bra was appropriately titled, "Nice Flamingos."

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Scullers came in second in the Womens HS Novice 8+.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota 5000 Regatta had 20 teams from Miami, FL to Halifax, CAN show up to race Sunday, Oct. 2, out at Blackburn Point Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This bra is called “Bra-zilla”
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Viva La Pink

Foxy Lady presented Viva la Pink, a fundraiser fashion party to benefit Susan G. Komen 60-mile, 3-Day walk for the cure on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event featured music by Marc Anthony Roman, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors in the boutiques clothing and accessories escorted by Sarasota Firemen.

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