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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2011
FULL STORY: City districts will be redrawn

A disparity between recent population numbers in the city's three districts calls for the districts to be redrawn by April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arts grants apportioned by their size
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 23, 2011
Council's guidelines clarified for arts grants applications

By unanimous vote Nov. 17, the Sarasota County Tourist Development Council approved changes in its grants policy guidelines, part of which were designed to eliminate any confusion over eligibility of applicants for funding.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Downtown pedestrian mall would be perfect attraction; Pedestrian bridge could be its own destination; Expand Goodwill where it is now

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Zachary Brigham is thankful for his dogs.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 23, 2011
Sarasota kindergarteners offer thankful thoughts

The Sarasota Observer caught up with kindergartners at Julie Rohr Academy and Gulf Gate Elementary to ask some Thanksgiving trivia questions and to find out for what they're most thankful.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 23, 2011
Business Observer

Gurley and Associates law firm earns top ranking; Suncoast Communities Blood Bank receives grant; Salon Central celebrates grand opening; Mullet's Aluminum Products awarded with excellence; ABWA All Achievers chapter recognizes its members

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 1718 Cherry Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,872 square feet of living area. It sold for $551,100. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 23, 2011
Casey Cove home sells for $600,000

John and Cheryl Caramanian, Nokomis, sold their home at 925 Casey Cove Drive to Janice Wade and Joseph Ross, Nokomis, for $600,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Monica DeVold submitted this sunset photo, taken on north Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Weekly Winner: Color Scheme

Monica DeVold submitted this sunset photo, taken on north Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,509 square feet of living area, sold for $531,400. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 23, 2011
Sarasota Beach home tops week's sales at $820,000

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert Hurwitz, Sarasota, and Linda Weller, of Lewisburg, Pa., sold their home at to William and Katherine Baumann, of Lake Orion, Mich., for $820,000.

  • Siesta Key
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Carolyn Bistline took this photo of a blue heron on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Weekly Weather: Dreaming of Dinner?

Carolyn Bistline took this photo of a blue heron on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Maya Stern Rudo and Madelyn Halperin decorate the dining hall.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Schools decorates Salvation Army

Each year, Temple Beth Sholom students and their teachers spearhead a donation drive for children and families at the Salvation Army.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pianist Randy Estelle
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 22, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Randy Estelle

Pianist Randy Estelle will usher in the Christmas season with a holiday performance this weekend at Christian Retreat in the East County. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The recipe came from the Tchoupitoulas plantation cook book. The plantation was on the river road outside of where Youngs grew up in New Orleans, but burned down before Andy Youngs could go there herself.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Andy Youngs

Andy Youngs is a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women's Guild. The group hosts two fundraisers yearly: the Christmas bazaar and the rummage sale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch break

Ella Carson, behind, and Isabelle McKeon, front, feasted on pizza while watching other children play basketball.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Town employees could see $1,000 bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a motion that would grant full-time employees a one-time bonus, with part-time staffers receiving a prorated amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City attorney Bob Fournier told commissioners its three commission districts must be redrawn Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 22, 2011
City districts will be redrawn

The Sarasota City Commission must approve new commission district maps by next April.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We have our favorite dishes, what are yours?
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Aleiah, 4, and Sheli Rodriguez pose together at the Thanksgiving Luncheon, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at First United Methodist Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Being Thankful

The First United Methodist Church held a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the parents and children that attend the Early Child Care program at the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ray Baker, Karl Mohr and Larry Tamburino
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

The 20th Anniversary Ponies Under the Palms, was a walk through Ford history. Shelbys, Mustangs, Thunderbirds, Machs and more from all different years and all different cities in Florida filled the circle to it's 125-ish car capacity on Sunday, Nov. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Sheriff's vehicle crashes on East County roadway

The crash occurred around 3 a.m. today in the 800 block of Morgan Johnson Road.

  • East County
  • News
The discovery of the body was reported at 12:33 a.m. Nov. 22.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 22, 2011
Dead body discovered in Gulf Gate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is working to learn the identity of a white male found dead in the road early the morning of Nov. 22 near the intersection of Curtiss Avenue and Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Rusty Chinnis to appear on PBS

On Thanksgiving, PBS's Gulf Coast Journal will be gobbling about Rusty Chinnis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Bright idea: Time to Light Up the Keys

Dust off your favorite holiday decorations, because it's time for the Longboat Observer's annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Richard Crawfords meet their matches

The three men, all named Richard Crawford, did not know one another until they met Saturday at the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Troop candy drive a success

Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero, of Dentistry for Children and Adolescents, says she was pleased with the donations her business received for its annual Candy Drive for the Troops.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The email states that each individual owner will be able to choose one of three options for his unit.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Email details Colony road map

An email sent to unit owners by Colony Beach & Tennis Association Board President Jay Yablon details the course of action for key issues in the resort's future.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce St. Denis' severance package didn’t include a $10,161 401(k) match that St. Denis also received.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Commission questions payout for St. Denis

Bruce St. Denis received a $10,161 town 401(k) match that was not included in his severance agreement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lincoln
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Judge hears petition for writ of certiorari in Key Club challenge

IPOC and the L'Ambiance and Sanctuary condominium associations argued that the commission violated town codes when it approved the Longboat Key Club's plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Publix project reps reveal details

Longboat Key Condominium Association members posed questions about the Avenue of the Flowers store.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Interim Town Manager David Bullock with his wife, Donna. Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
PIC welcomes Bullock at reception

The interim town manager spoke to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at its first event of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan interest

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 5-2 on amendments to its Comp Plan that could impact various Key structures, but discussion centered on a potential cell tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Ray Rajewski to run for District 3 seat; Town issues requests for proposals; Town Commission approves write-off of debt

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betty Aden hits the ball during a doubles match in last year’s Observer Challenge. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
The challenge is on for this year's Observer Challenge

It's that time of year again. The Observer Challenge takes over the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts for the 12th year in a row from Friday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An aerial view of Longboat Key, looking north from the southern tip. Jack Elka.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have. Because what we have is a truly stunning amount.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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