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Selby Gardens chief development officer Ann Logan stands with Lee Byron and Pat Sellers, who make up part of three generations of family who have attended Selby’s Mother’s Day brunch since it began seven years ago.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2012
Family finds tradition in Selby Gardens' Mother's Day brunch

In-laws Lee Byron and Pat Sellers, along with their families, represent three generations of family who enjoy Mother's Day brunch each year at Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Steve Queior and Randy Walker
  • May 10, 2012
My View: The best downtown in America?

We're getting there. Consider some of the recent achievements. But downtown still needs more boosts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2012
Siesta Key welcomes newest visitors

A loggerhead turtle was observed nesting on Siesta Key on the first morning of sea-turtle nesting season. Two other nests were discovered the same day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Sean Roth
  • May 10, 2012
Investor buys six Main Street buildings

Lou Donato became a key Main Street landowner with transactions made in a single day last month.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 10, 2012
Mother's day: Sweet on Mom (+VIDEO)

Roses are red, violets are blue. Hey, moms, here's a Mother's Day Q-and-A just for you! The Pelican Press chatted with students at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus and Out-of-Door Academy about their moms and Mother's Day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Our View: What is downtown's strategy?

It's almost dizzying when you think about all that has been transpiring and contemplated for the heart of downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dr. Rich Swier Sr. photographed himself with Sarasota's sister city in Israel, Kiryat Yam, behind him.
  • By Rich Swier Sr.
  • May 10, 2012
My View: Israel - land of dichotomies

People say first impressions are lasting. I returned recently from a trip to Israel, my first, with three everlasting impressions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102 Thursday, April 26. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 10, 2012
Centenarians celebrate birthdays

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated their 107 and 102 birthdays, respectively, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Jungle Robotics team earned a winning position at the South Florida Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Photo courtesy of Ellen Bregg.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2012
Sarasota High students build competitive robotics team

Only in its second year, the Sarasota Jungle Robotics team is already making a name for itself on a national level.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm. He and his wife have been coming to Siesta Key since the 1970s and have been property owners and seasonal residents since 2008.
  • By John Gudritz
  • May 10, 2012
My View: Reflections on the season on Siesta

Another winter season on Siesta Key has come and gone. The weather was great, but, then, it was pretty mild throughout most of the United States.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Crossing situation is an accident waiting to happen

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 10, 2012
Neighbors: Bob Zahn

Bob Zahn worked for 42 years as a telephone lineman in Indiana before retiring to paradise on Siesta Key in 1989.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Rasmussen submitted this photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Steve Rasmussen submitted this photo, taken near Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Edwards submitted this sunset photo, taken at the confluence of Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lynn Edwards submitted this sunset photo, taken at the confluence of Phillippi Creek and the Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
JUST THE STATS

6 - The point differential in the Cardinal Mooney baseball team's loss to Calvary Christian May 2 in the FHSAA Class 3A-Region 3 Tournament. The Cougars lost to the Warriors 8-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Sarasota Observer team spotlight is Jack Schemmel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Cove home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,568 square feet of living area, sold for $435,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 10, 2012
Sarasota Beach home tops sales

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 10, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nick Celestino

Nick Celestino, 18, celebrated a major victory last when he won the 2012 Sarasota City Men's Championship May 6, at Bobby Jones Golf Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Ritz Carlton condominium, which has one bedroom, one-and-one-half baths and 1,408 square feet of living area, sold for $682,500. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 10, 2012
Oaks II home tops transactions

A home in Oaks II tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Donald and Joanne Osbourne, Osprey, sold their home at 542 Dove Pointe to Edward and Lucy McCullough, of Franklin, Tenn., for $875,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 9, 2012
GUEST FASHION EDITOR: SUE AND COURTNEY WISE

GUEST FASHION EDITOR: SUE AND COURTNEY WISE

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 9, 2012
Neighbors: Kenneth Blake

The man behind the mural wants the community to give it a chance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 9, 2012
May 9: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
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Screen shot from www.gulfcoastgives.org/projects/741
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 9, 2012
Gulf Coast Community Foundation to match funds raised for rescued dogs

After the rescue of 263 hoarded dogs from a Venice home, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation wants to help support the animal shelters that took them in.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 9, 2012
UPDATE: Two swan cygnets make a fashionably late arrival

Just when it seemed the eggs were infertile, Wendy and Stan's cygnets began to hatch

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 9, 2012
County will aid firm relocation

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners approved $124,000 of funding to help a company move to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
An invitation is being extended to veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to be the first civilian unit in this year's Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 9, 2012
City searching for veterans

The city of Sarasota wants to honor veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan for this year's Memorial Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 9, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Susan Levine

Susan Levine spends her time promoting grassroots efforts and women's issues. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jean Goetze

When Jean Goetze isn't teaching French at the Arts and Community Enrichment Center in Sarasota, she is active

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2012 - The first year Joan Kelly has been named Captain of the Year at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Pictured are Marsha Thompson, Manager Kay Thayer, Fanny Younger, pro Claudiu Retean, Kelly and pro Eric Hinchman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch left fielder Brandon King makes a diving catch to end the second inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
Mustangs pitch way into regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team earned a trip to the regional finals with a 6-4 victory over Tampa King in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals May 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
The plans presented to both firefighters and general employees would allow vested employees to keep the benefits they've accrued and wouldn't affect retirees or employees who retire before the freeze date.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 9, 2012
Town proposes pension freeze

The town manager presented proposals to firefighters and general employees that would freeze existing pension plans and transition them to 401(a) plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 9, 2012
Discussion shows difference in visions

The owner of Whitney Beach Plaza expressed frustration after the Town Commission voted to remove Comp Plan language that would have allowed for an overlay district.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 9, 2012
Commission wants 'interim' taken out of manager's title

The Town Commission considers options for entering into a long-term agreement with Town Manager David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2012
Euphemia Haye walks to cure juvenile diabetes

Team Euphemia Haye has raised approximately $8,000 for JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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