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A hole appeared in the northern section of Beach Road last month, soon after Sarasota County patched another crevasse 50 feet away from it.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Road in line for FEMA funds

Siesta property owners near the eroded Beach Road want a long-term fix, which could cost $800,000 to $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
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The new restaurant in Siesta Key Village will combine 230 and 240 Avenida Madera, which contractors are currently gutting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Work starts on new Village restaurant

A contractor is gutting the interior of the former Total Tennis to make way for Eat Here.

  • Siesta Key
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During the past few weeks, police have indentified what they call the "Top 20," a most-wanted of the most aggressive and violent of the homeless population.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
Homeless arrests continue

Police are focusing on the 'Top 20,' a group of homeless people who break the law repeatedly. Advocates for the homeless say the city's overall approach is not getting to the heart of the issue.

  • Sarasota
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The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, right, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
City moves past investigation's wake

A final report is still forthcoming, but the city manager says the focus will now turn to trying to move the city ahead and tackling key issues.

  • Sarasota
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
City puts six parcels on the market

One parcel is already under contract. City commissioners could use profits to pay down employee health-care costs.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Baltimore Orioles wager a home run

The marketing contract with the major league baseball team includes free promotion in the postseason.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
Chalk festival set to draw thousands

City commissioners approved a request to allow chalk art to stick around after the festival. But some Burns Square merchants worry that a 10-day street closure will hurt business.

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Storeowners rely on the customer spillover from Publix, and they hope a $1.5 million remodel will draw more customers to the plaza’s anchor store.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
The Landings Publix plans $1.5 million renovation

Storeowners hope the remodeled Publix will boost business in the not-so-visible plaza.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
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Sarasota seeks new hire for finance post

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  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Commissioners ask for beach project report; Volunteers needed for Light up the Village

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Siesta business delves into historical tours; Daiquiri Deck upgrades patio projector to HD; Blase Cafe plans Becker charity event

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Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota Military Academy raises money for wreaths

The Wreaths Across America campaign hopes to place 5,000 holiday wreaths on veteran graves locally.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • October 4, 2012
SIDELINES

ODA prevails in OT; Lady Thunder edge past Lady Panthers; Venice High beats Sarasota and Mooney; Manta Rays swing past Cougars

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Pat and MaryLynn Clisham submitted this photo of Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pat and MaryLynn Clisham submitted this photo of Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Roundabouts not a good match for boat ramp; Civil Service Board protects its own

  • Sarasota
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Neena Patel, Olivia Bockler and Allison Davis. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota teens hope to fight cancer with Ellen DeGeneres

Allison Davis and her Relay for Life team are using social media to invite the star to their upcoming fundraiser gala.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Scullers rowers Victor Garguan, front, and Nathan Marshall compete in the Mens 2x race at the fourth Sarasota 5000 Regatta Sunday, Sept. 30, at Blackburn Point Park. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2012
Right at home: Victor Garguan

Suncoast Polytechnical High senior Victor Garguan had never heard of rowing when he moved to the United States from Moldavia seven years ago. Garguan joined the Sarasota Scullers last fall and has become one of the organization's most dedicated rowers.

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Unit 23 at Burns Court Villas, 551 S. Palm Ave., has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 2,013 square feet of living area. It sold for $780,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2012
Vista Bay Point condo sells for $810,000

A condominium in Vista Bay Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., trustee, sold the Unit 801 condominium at 128 Golden Gate Point to Frank and Barbara Quiriconi, of Longboat Key, for $810,000.

  • Sarasota
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Javier Huanay took this photo on a rainy day outisde downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Javier Huanay took this photo on a rainy day outisde downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kadi Pallastrone

Pineview junior Kadi Pallastrone, who plays golf for the Riverview Rams, recently took first place at the Riverview Invitational.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
JUST THE STATS

1 -  The number of times the Cardinal Mooney High football team found the end zone in its 17-7 loss to Clearwater Central Catholic Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Hyden earns congressional award

East Manatee Fire Rescue Training Officer Tim Hyden, a Braden Woods resident, was honored with the Congressional Career Service Award Sept. 17, during the inaugural 13th Congressional District Fire & Rescue and EMS Awards.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarah Barnett and Nicole Nagaro
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Martinis & Makeup

Martinis & Makeup

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Manatee County Sheriff W. Brad Steube, Cpt. Paul Sutton, Leslie Hogle, Longboat Key Police Chief Peter Cumming, Bradenton Police Chief Michael Razilowski and Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree and plaque dedication in honor of Al Hogle

The town of Longboat Key dedicated a tree and plaque in honor of the late Longboat Key Police Chief, Al Hogle Wednesday, Oct. 3 at the Longboat Key Police Station.

  • Longboat Key
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 3, 2012
Oct. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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The two-story waterfront home features authentic clay tile roof and wood columns throughout the interior, and 100 feet of bay front views.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 3, 2012
$7.5 million Harbor Acres home sale marks highest of the year

The sale of the Harbor Acres home marks the highest this year-to-date in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Mark Webster of The Happy Pickle sells Cindy and Art Hillman some half sour pickles, Wednesday, Oct. 3, the opening day of the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market started back up for its fourth season Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Phillppi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Braden River baseball to hold fundraiser

The Braden River High baseball team will hold a four-person scramble golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 13, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2012
Lady Mustangs race to fifth-place finish

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team finished fifth at the flrunners.com Invitational 13 Race of Champions Sept. 29 in Titusville.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2012
Sports complex in works for Lakewood Ranch

GoodSports is working with Lakewood Ranch Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on the possible development of an indoor sports complex and hotel.

  • East County
  • News
Ripley and John Wild
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2012
Dogged duo promote lawn party

John Wild and his canine companion, Ripley, stopped by the Longboat Observer/Longboat Key Chamber office Friday, Sept. 28, to drop off tickets for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Longboat Key businesses re-open

Steff's Stuff and Terry's Framing Gallery re-opened Oct. 1 after a summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Teen pens ode to Longboat Key

Longboat Key resident Wendy Leakeas' family frequently visits her from Longwood. And those visits inspired Leakeas' 13-year-old nephew, Vincent Cangimilla, to write the following poem entitled "When I Was Young on Longboat Key" for a recent school project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2012
Visitor spots rare shell on LBK beach

A recent find on the beach across the street from Bayport Beach and Tennis Club left Diane Lewandowski feeling shell shocked.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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