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Because of lawsuits, special circumstances exist regarding the dock construction along Avenida del Norte and Canal Road on Siesta Key. Courtesy Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Docks approved on Avenida del Norte

The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday not only approved license agreements for single-family docks on a street adjacent to the Grand Canal but also told staff it did not need to discuss future requests.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Our View: Just lower the speed limit

Other than the historic progression of things, there is no good reason for Siesta Key's Midnight Pass Road to be a state road.

  • Sarasota
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Phil Grande, downtown resident and radio host, at Selby Five Points Park. File Photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota homeless issue stretches to Selby Library

Downtown Sarasota radio host Phil Grande says the city and Sarasota County need to work together to solve problems involving the homeless at both Selby Five Points Park and the Selby Public Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Main Street enhancements include widened sidewalks and changes in streetscape to create a uniform appearance in the historic district. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota Main Street renovations proposed

The city of Sarasota will host two public meetings to ask downtown residents and business owners what major renovation they would like to see on Main Street.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

New regulations proposed for scrap metal; County to dedicate historical marker

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
News Briefs

DSA announces officers for 2011-2012

  • Sarasota
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Siesta Beach signs needs improvement; Traffic Advisory Board commended for support

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Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
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  • September 29, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

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David Merrill
  • By David Merrill
  • September 29, 2011
My View: Public amenities are essential

The city of Sarasota could reap much needed cash by selling Payne Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course, but should it?

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Parking meter placement defies commonsense

  • Sarasota
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Bubby enjoys biting at the water that shoots out of a hose during his time in the outdoor play area.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Canine Campers

Kelsey Baker unlocks the back door of her car to let out her beagle, Barkley, and ushers him off toward the front door of Camp Bow Wow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson, Norman Schimmel, Commissioner Jon Thaxton, Assistant Sarasota County Fire Chief Bill Hoag and Commissioner Joe Barbetta. Photo by Kelly French.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Sarasota County firefighters recognized during presentation

Sarasota resident Norman Schimmel, a native New Yorker, Tuesday presented to the Sarasota County Fire Department a framed photograph of the wall at the Tribute WTC Museum in New York City that is a memorial to the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eileen and Bob Parkinson are hoping for another stellar turnout for the second Crystal Classic on Siesta Key Nov. 10-14.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Neighbors: Classic Commitment

As chairs of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition's organizing committee, Eileen and Bob Parkinson relish the opportunity to contribute to their adopted community.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Santa Claus arrives at Siesta Center to visit with children and families during a past Light Up the Village event on the Key. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 29, 2011
Island Beat: Volunteers sought for the Key's second Crystal Classic

Mote is seeking hundreds of volunteers interested in helping out with the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition, which will be held Nov. 11-14.

  • Siesta Key
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This Siesta Beach home, which has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-baths, a pool and 4,626 square feet of living area, sold for $1,425,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops week's sales at $1,425,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ryan Taylor and Karen Varone, Sarasota, sold their home at 5050 Commonwealth Drive to Anthony and Courtney Bonacuse, of Sparks, Md., for $1,425,000.

  • Siesta Key
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Carolyn Bistline submitted this week’s photo of one of the colorful lifeguard stands on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Blue on blue

Carolyn Bistline submitted this week's photo of one of the colorful lifeguard stands on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 1589 Gulfview Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,114 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,295,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 29, 2011
Bay Point Park home sells for $1,295,000

Valerie Terris, Sarasota, sold the home in Bay Point Park at 1589 Gulfview Drive to Ralph Miller and Patricia Miller, trustees, Sarasota, for $1,295,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2011
Weekly Winner: Religious Experience

Shirley Blair submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Davis enjoys catching up on her reading and having a macaroni salad for lunch during her lunch break from her work at Superior Bank.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lunch Break

For many people working, lunch time is a time to walk away from work and have a little bit of food, possibly with other co-workers. For others, it is a nice way to catch up on some reading while enjoying the shade of a palm tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Selby Library will be closed on Sundays, effective this coming Sunday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 28, 2011
Libraries closing on Sundays

Selby Library and Jacaranda Public Library will be closed on Sundays beginning in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
Obituary: Cornelia Huff Cosbar

Cornelia Huff Cosbar, 68, of Longboat Key and formerly of Larchmont, N.Y., died June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tree of Life

This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 28, 2011
Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily

County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dixie is not camera shy. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Guide dogs make a splash at Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium hosted the Southeastern Guide Dogs pups and their trainers for an early-morning tour Saturday as part of the dogs' training.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Calvin Boehme
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Boehme honored with namesake day

On Sept. 10, Calvin Boehme turned 80 years old - and his hometown had a unique gift for him

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Discussions stretched for 15 hours Saturday and another eight hours Sunday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Board selects Club Holdings

Club Holdings LLC, a Broomfield, Co.,-based company, was unanimously chosen to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Bullock, Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
Town proceeds with interim manager talks

The commission is negotiating with David Bullock, deputy Sarasota County administrator, for the interim town manager position.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This rendering shows what a 150-foot cellular tower would look like on the Longboat Island Chapel property, at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
Responses to cell tower plan heard loud and clear

The P&Z Board will discuss a proposed cellular tower next month. Residents both for and against the tower want to be heard.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beer cans don’t belong on Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
Commission seeks to crack open Beer Can issues

The north-end beach is located in the town but maintained by the county. So, who should pay for police services?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Millage rate flat at 1.8872

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved unanimously the millage rate and budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 11,700-square-foot retail plaza will connect to the Publix store. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
Brown puts Kiwanis Club on agenda

Mayor Jim Brown talked Publix, pensions and the town manager position at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's morning meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, 21, is a native of Longboat Key. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Wickersham recovers after shark attack, surgery

Longboat Key native Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham remains at Bayfront Medical Center following a weekend attack by a bull shark off of Anna Maria.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Our View: Start with a blank sheet

In adversity, there is opportunity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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