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This is a depiction of how a Palm Avenue parking garage wall could look. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
Public art idea continues to take shape

A Downtown Improvement District board member thinks a sculpture should be built in front of the city-owned Palm Avenue garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 3550 Tangier Terrace has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,285 square feet of living area. It sold for $1 million. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2011
Casey Key home sells for $1.95 million

Charles and Wendy Weiss, of Wilson, N.Y., sold their home at 721 Casey Key Road to Jamie and Marilyn Fraser, of New Brunswick, Canada, for $1.95 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Eddie Kirsch
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Siesta sees population decline over past decade

U.S. Census data for the barrier island in 2010 reported 6,565 residents, a drop of slightly more than 8%, with almost 52% of them age 62 or older.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Delray Beach-based company is proposing to install virtual wayfinding signs to city buildings that would look like 42-inch, flat-screen televisions. Photo courtesy of Blueweb Mobile Media.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
City mulls interactive wayfinding system

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 1, 2011
County defers maintenance facility proposal

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners no longer will consider a proposal for a maintenance facility in Parrish. Other East County proposals remain on the agenda for 9 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
A Snowy plover mother pauses with one chick beside her and another under her, with just its legs visible. The babies fledged just before July 4. Photo by Catherine Luckner.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Chicks flock to beaches

Six snowy plover chicks made it to the flight stage this year on county beaches, but more than 80 black skimmer chicks achieved viability.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
News Briefs

Sarasota offices to close for Labor Day; Sarasota County to hold focus groups; Sarasota alliance seeks grant panelists

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says a sense of humor is crucial for good working relationships. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Lewis enjoys interim post

Interim Sarasota County Administrator Terry Lewis says he doesn't have the breadth of knowledge to handle the job full-time, but he's feeling good about the challenges he's been able to meet, including boosting morale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
News Briefs

Labor Day holiday will not affect trash schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A sign on the door at Stitch Boutique states the clothing store is closed for fall renovations.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
Stitch Boutique merchandise vanishes

Last week, a co-owner at Stitch Boutique discovered $40,000 in merchandise had been taken from the store.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Student enrollment higher than expected

Sarasota County School District administrators last week were pleased to see their first official enrollment count higher than projected, unlike the 2009-2010 school year, when the district lost state funding because of lower enrollment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Our View: City budget options stark

Things could get much worse for the city of Sarasota. Soon.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The World Trade Center artifact was erected in front of the Sarasota Police Department Monday, then covered with a red, white and blue tarp. It will be unveiled during a Sept. 11 ceremony. Photo courtesy of Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
World Trade Center beam to be dedicated Sept. 11

The morning of Sept. 11, the city of Sarasota welcomes the public to a dedication of a World Trade Center beam that has been erected in front of the police department.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
"I always know when dad dresses these kids because their clothes don't match or the tag’s in the front when it should be in the back," says Nicoleen de Klerk. "Moms like to match, but dads think that if the clothes fit, that’s fine."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 1, 2011
Neighbors: Nicoleen de Klerk

From South Africa, this childcare specialist hands out hugs and kisses like they're going out of style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The SMA approached city officials along with business leaders and groups in July in an attempt to serve as a facilitator for residents who live near the park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 1, 2011
SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Obituary: Danny Grimes

Danny Grimes, son of Jim and Lisa Grimes and brother to Tommy Grimes, died Aug. 25. He was 26 years old

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Esser has worked as a mechanic for 26 years and has been with Main Street Automotive for 13 years. "(I enjoy) making people happy and helping people," he says.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 1, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive

In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Feo, Sheila Lewis, Bob Parkinson and Jeffrey Hart
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 1, 2011
Chamber meets at Broken Egg

The scents of fruit-topped waffles, croissants and coffee were in the air at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's networking breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 31, at The Broken Egg restaurant, on Clark Road. Kevin Cooper, executive director of the chamber, announced upcoming events and invited new members of the group to introduce themselves and get acquainted with the veterans.Â

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 1, 2011
Island Beat: Human visitors declining, but avian ones increasing

With the start of the Sarasota County school year last week, the crowds finally are thinning at Siesta Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,476 square feet of living area, sold for $740,000. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 1, 2011
Siesta Isles home tops week's sales at $740,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert and Susan Mays, Ocala, sold their home at 5456 Azure Way to Terry Dorrity, of Bethlehem, Pa., for $740,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Wild Baxter took this photo of friends preparing for a late-evening sail at Siesta Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Sunset Sojourn

Rebecca Wild Baxter took this photo of friends preparing for a late-evening sail at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Weekly Winner: Scarlet Sensation

Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
“I don’t want to miss one single bit!” said Conor Murphy, 7, after he drank the last bit of his ice cream.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside celebrates summer reading with ice cream

There were 66 Southside Elementary students who turned in their reading logs and enjoyed an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 31 inside the cafeteria.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • August 31, 2011
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
P&Z to continue transportation discussions

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss amendments to its Comprehensive Plan tomorrow

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Officer Berliner arrests jailbird Emily Walsh.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 31, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: In the jailhouse now!

Emily Walsh was "arrested" and taken to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser, which runs until 3 p.m. today, at Michael's On East. Her bail is set at $3,200.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 31, 2011
City meetings available as mobile downloads

The city of Sarasota can now use cellular phones such as iPhones and Droids to view live and archived meetings at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 31, 2011
Stoneybrook to participate in Patriot Golf Day

Stoneybrook Golf Club at Heritage Harbor is one of several thousand golf courses across the country participating in the 2011 Patriot Golf Day.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy

The Longboat Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy this week to our staff as community editor. Make sure to say 'hello' when you see her around town!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
Pension contributions higher than average

A Florida League of Cities report shows that the town's required pension contributions make up a higher-than-average share of payroll costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
Attorneys agree to disagree

The attorney for IPOC and two Islandside condo associations disagrees with the Longboat Key Club attorney's filing in an ongoing legal challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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