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By Rod Thomson
May 3, 2012

My View: Bullies on the block - lawsuits

Too many lawyers curdle the culture and frighten the populace

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Nick Friedman
May 3, 2012

Booker musicians reflect on Berklee jazz festival

This year, the Booker High School Jazz Combo took second place.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 3, 2012

Neighbors: Melissa DeMore

Melissa DeMore had always enjoyed fitness, but it wasn't until she opened a Pure Barre franchise that she became passionate about her job.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
May 3, 2012

Seagrove condo tops weekly sales

A condominium in Seagrove tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Maribel Crowe sold their Unit CH1 condominium at 1100 Seagrove Lane to John and Susan Butler, of Warwick, R.I., for $1,539,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Martinelli submitted this photo of a parasailer enjoying a Siesta Key sunset.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 3, 2012

Neighbors: Juliette Beer

Juliette Beer has been in the event-planning business for more than 40 years. Her artistic talent, as well as her efforts to build relationships with clients, has earned her a national client base.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 3, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Ezra Robinson

Ezra Robinson, 18, finished up his third sports season, track and field, last weekend during the state meet in Jacksonville.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Andrew Tucker.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of Booker High School track and field seniors who competed for the final time in their high school careers at the 2A state meet last week. Breanna Browning, Ezra Robinson and Cherlinda Polynice all will graduate this year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
May 3, 2012

Savoy on Palm condo tops this week's sales

A condominium in Savoy on Palm tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Meirion Jones and Candice Steckler, Osprey, sold their Unit 901 condominium at 401 S. Palm Ave. to George and Ludmilla Malmberg, of Sarasota, for $1,895,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Gabriel Angelo submitted this sunset photo, taken at Island Park in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 3, 2012

Blase is not passe

What do Lou Gehrig, Al Capone and Franklin Delano Roosevelt have in common?

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 2, 2012

ODA's season ends in regional quarterfinals

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 6-1 loss to St. Petersburg Catholic in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal tonight.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

May 2: Daily Headlines Video

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

Longboat Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
May 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: FSRA Sweep Championships

The FSRA Sweep Championships took place Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 2, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan is a horse enthusiast. Read more about her our candid "Five Things."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tim Parker

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

East County
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
May 2, 2012

Three Sarasota burglary suspects arrested

Three men from Fort Lauderdale were apprehended Tuesday for committing numerous burglaries in Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Public Tennis Center team qualifies for championship

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's 3.0 Senior Women's Team completed the fall 2011 and winter 2012 season in first place, which qualified the team for the USTA State Championship in Daytona.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Last chance to submit applications

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Small Business, Rookie Small Business and Non-Profit Business of the Year Awards.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Linger Lodge to host festival

Bluegrass fans take note: Linger Lodge will host its first Braden River Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5, at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

VFW announces contest winners

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 members named three students from Haile Middle School as winners of this year's "Patriots Pen" essay contest April 14.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Tara swings big for children

Members of the Tara Golf & Country Club celebrated their 17th year helping children with life-threatening illnesses.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
May 2, 2012

Next chapter: Bankruptcy court

Judge K. Rodney May will hear from parties in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort this week in a Tampa courtroom.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 2, 2012

Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 2, 2012

Town, firefighters head back to bargaining table

Pay raises, benefits and pensions will be part of the discussion this week as the town and its firefighters come together for negotiations.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 2, 2012

Sand loss prompts warning for north-end

Just 30 to 50 feet of dry beach remain between the nine-unit 360 North condominium and the Gulf.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 2, 2012

Consultant receptive to DAS network

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant Scott Wierson told the P&Z Board that he believes DAS 'would provide better service' to the town than a cell-phone tower.