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  • Robin Roy
  • July 16, 2010
Inmate death investigation nears close

Preliminary findings show the July 9 death of a Sarasota County Jail inmate was due to natural causes.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2010
Store Around the Corner: McCarver & Moser Jewelers

McCarver & Moser Jewelers has operated on St. Armands Circle for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2010
Islander Club groins hold sand (VIDEO)

The two permeable, adjustable-type groins built behind The Islander Club are home to birds and fishermen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2010
Key Club pledges $100,000 to Operation Condor

The commitment is meant to encourage Condor Air to offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2010
Central Park opens this weekend

The 360-acre community will have about 800 homes when completed.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2010
Sarasota approves rowing facility plans

Plans for Nathan Benderson Park include a 2,000-meter rowing course and other public amenities.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2010
Police officer smitten with kitten

When police responded to a crime last week, they discovered an 8-week-old kitten in need of food and flea treatment.

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  • July 15, 2010
Law firm receives patriotic award

State Rep. Ron Reagan presented the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve's "Patriotic Award" and the "Above and Beyond Award" July 8, to Michael Resnick and Peter Krotec, of law firm Syprett Meshad.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
City proposes higher tax rate

The city of Sarasota's millage rate will likely rise this year, but most taxpayers' bills will be lower than last year's.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Life-changing decisions

Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Ice rink may grace downtown

A group of downtown business leaders is proposing an annual event in which a large skating rink would be built on First Street, between Five Points Park and the library.

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  • July 15, 2010
News Briefs 07.15.10

The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 15, 2010
Tarpon Queen makes appearance

Tarpon Queen Nicole Coudal made an appearance at the 80th annual Sarasota All-Release Tarpon Tournament.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
GOP won't pick and choose

The Republican Party of Sarasota County rejected a move by some members who wanted the party to choose a candidate to endorse in the Republican primary elections.

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  • July 15, 2010
OUR VIEW: Get rid of a dumb law; vote 'yes'

The late Nobel economics laureate Milton Friedman once wrote in his famous book, "Free to Choose," that even though business executives espouse the virtues of free enterprise, when it comes to seeking favors from government, business interests are always the first in line.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 15, 2010
MY VIEW: Bust the incentives addiction

There are cycles, there are vicious cycles and then there are local government incentives to attract businesses.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2010
Cops Corner 07.15.10

A woman told police a man selling steaks door-to-door approached her home. His sales pitch was aggressive.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 15, 2010
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $3 million

Gary and Julie Hester sold their home at 1137 N. Lake Shore Drive to Rudolph and Lois Lucek, of Longboat Key, for $3.05 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 15, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Columbia Restaurant

Columbia Restaurant owners Richard and Casey Gonzmart share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
Bay City Ballers win state championship

The Bay City Ballers defeated four teams from across the state of Florida to win the USSSA Basketball Tournament June 11-13 in Tampa.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Jump Dance

Students participating in Jump Dance Company's dance and musical theater summer camp share their thoughts on this year's camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Audit finds no baseball bid rigging

County employee who had personal contact with two companies bidding for spring-training contracts was cleared of wrongdoing.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kids Activity Center

The Kids Activity Center focuses on motor and creative skills through the use of non-competitive gymnastics.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 15, 2010
Tall (cotton) tale: Casa Del Mar's plant sets another record (WITH VIDEO)

The plant earned its fifth Guinness World Record this morning when the Longboat Key Fire Department measured it at 31 feet, 7 inches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2010
Residents comment on proposed city charter

About 40 residents gathered at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Wednesday night to discuss key components of the proposed city charter for Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 15, 2010
Seaweed will not be removed

Commissioner David Brenner inquired if large clumps of seaweed will be removed from the beach this week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
Manatee names new community services director

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker has named Brenda Rogers the new director of the Community Services Department.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 14, 2010
Chamber seeks volunteers for LBK Triathlon

The first Longboat Key Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Dr. Samuel Hannah

Dr. Samuel Hannah, 72, was a physician and founding member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: The Children's Garden

Throughout the month of July, The Children's Garden is teaching kids about the magic of gardening with its summer camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • July 14, 2010
Five Points Park may receive boost

A grant application with the Marie Selby Foundation seeks $51,000 to pay for features that were dropped from the official park-improvement plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
In Brief

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 14, 2010
Key resident receptive to cell tower

A Spanish Main Yacht Club resident suggested placing a cell tower on the neighborhood's property to achieve better cell-phone reception on the north end of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 14, 2010
Wayfinding sign causes confusion

The Town Commission agreed to discuss the controversial Bay Isles Road wayfinding sign at its September regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2010
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