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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
City commissioners have the entire evening session of their regular meeting tonight at City Hall blocked off to make contract decisions for its police officers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 17, 2011
Commission makes contract decision tonight

The Sarasota City Commission will make contract rulings tonight on points of contention between the city and its police officers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 17, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct.16

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hundreds of people came out to look at the art and crafts at the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival this past weekend.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

Hundreds of people came out over the weekend for the 17th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cheryl Burrell, Theresa Rickrode, Kimberly Lusby and Kim Coffey pose together after walking 17 miles Saturday, Oct. 16 in preparation for the big Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Lace up for a Cure

Over 100 walkers and volunteers walked 17 miles Sunday, Oct. 16, in preparation for the upcoming Breast Cancer 3-Day walk that will be taking place later this month. The walk ended with a celebratory lunch provided by Stonewood Grill.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High football team fell to 1-6 on the season with a 28-19 loss to Bayshore Oct. 14.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2011
Bruins trip up Pirates

The Braden River High football team fell to Bayshore 28-19 in its Homecoming game Oct. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
Students dance together on the dance floor Saturday, Oct. 15 during the Sarasota High School homecoming dance at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Weekend

Sarasota High School had their homecoming football game, Friday, Oct. 14, at Cleland Stadium and dance, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cindy and Bob Christian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

The Sarasota Chapter of Interior Design Society hosted its first 'Party on the Pass' benefiting Trinity Charities at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on Saturday, Oct. 15. Trinity Charities, Inc. is an HIV/AIDS service organization that provides services to individuals in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The bayside event included barbeque, drinks, live music from Stone Fish and a silent auction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Mulane
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Creativity Golf Tournament

Art Center Sarasota hosted its first Celebrate Creativity Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 15 at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club. The group wanted to plan a fundraiser with a creative spin, encouraging golfers to dress in a special way. Awards featured were: most creative golf outfit, 50/50 raffle, putting contest, closest to the pin contest, and one could even win a BMW if he or she got a whole-in-one on hole six.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The residents of Golden Gate Pointe enjoy an evening picnic along the Bay Saturday, Oct. 15 behind Pier 550.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Gate Pointe picnic

Residents at Golden Gate Pointe held their bi-annual picnic Saturday, Oct. 15 behind Pier 550.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A toddler tests out a possible Halloween costume as she races around the track.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Strider World Championship

Children ages 2 to 5 competed in the 2011 Strider World Championship at the Sarasota BMX Track this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
E.J., Sutton and Eric Odegard participated in the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores 7k and fun run

Runners raced seven miles or a one mile fun run around Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School as part of the New Balance/Manasota Track Club Racing Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taylor Garganta danced the night away with friends during the Homecoming Dance Oct. 15.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Students at Braden River High School tonight concluded Homecoming week festivities with a circus-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Adam Scalisi, Carson Jungers and Quinton Fitzgerald are all freshmen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Candy Land Dance

Students at the Out-of-Door Academy tonight enjoyed a Candy Land-themed Homecoming Dance.

  • East County
  • News
Stan Roy, Carol Peschal and Judy Williams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

Appellate Attorney Rebecca O'Dell Townsend spoke to the Republican Club of Longboat Key about constitutional crisis when they met Friday, Oct. 14 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The St. Petersburg resident explained the very basics of the government such as explaining inalienable rights, where they come from and why we have a republic form of government and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katt Hefner, Dr. Randall Morgan and Henry D. Hart Sr. rock out Thursday, Oct. 14 during Dr. Idol at Michael’s on East.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Idol 2011

Some of Sarasota County's best doctors rocked out for the third year in a row at Dr. Idol Thursday, Oct. 4 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Pirates fought fiercely.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Homecoming Game

The Braden River High School Pirate family rallied Friday night during the school's Homecoming game against Bayshore High School.

  • East County
  • News
ODA's cheerleaders kept the mood lively.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Homecoming

Families at the Out-of-Door Academy gathered tonight at the school's Lakewood Ranch campus for an All-School Picnic and Homecoming game against Dade Christian School.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
P&Z Board to review Comp Plan amendments

A public hearing will take place at Tuesday's P&Z Board meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the world's newest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Ready for take off

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner last night arrived from Lima, Peru and stayed overnight at the Sarasota Bradenton Inernational Airport. It departed today for Seattle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Braden River High School football team heard a message of encouragement from former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry around 3 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
Darryl Strawberry visits East County

Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry spoke to Braden River High School's football team today. He will speak this weekend at The Source Church.

  • East County
  • News
Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
City residents are urged to attend an 8-week session at City Hall to learn about how their city operates.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2011
Citizens Academy applications sought

The city of Sarasota is planning its annual Citizens Academy session for next year and seeking applications now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fish killed by red tide washed up on Blind Pass Beach, which is part of Manasota Key, the southernmost, Sarasota County-owned beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
County staff cleaning up fish kill

Sarasota County maintenance employees were working Friday morning to clean up Blind Pass Beach, where fish killed by red tide had washed up.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Fred Martin

Fred Martin of Sarasota and formerly of St. Joesph, Michigan and Flint, Michigan died on Oct. 11. He was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Joseph Klein, file photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Dr. Joseph Klein featured on 'Today' show's 100-Birthday salutes segment

Dr. Joseph Klein turned 100 Monday, Oct. 3, and the Observer wasn't the only media to take notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
Attempted stabbing reported on Siesta Key

A 24-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with aggravated assault after reportedly trying to stab another man shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joan and Joe Vilasi came to eat with their 6-year-old grandson, Joseph, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Grandparents Lunch

More than 300 grandparents enjoyed lunch at Willis Elementary School Oct. 13 as the school hosted a special Grandparents Lunch.

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Mays, Sharon Lowenstein and Suzanne Koscho
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

  • Black Tie
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