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  • September 9, 2010
OUR VIEW: Local boy makes good

Everyone loves that headline. And everyone loves to see stories of achievement like that of Mikel Hollaway, the city of Sarasota's new police chief.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Thomas Sowell
  • September 9, 2010
EXCERPTS: Thomas Sowell on the mosque

The proposed mosque near where the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed, along with thousands of American lives, would be a 15-story middle finger to America.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Biggest Loser Sarasota announces winners

The eight qualifying contestants for season two of Biggest Loser Sarasota celebrated their season finale with a party at Gecko's Bar and Grill on Clark Road. Founder and organizer Patti Stanley recognized the top four people as "The Biggest Losers."

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Relax, book a massage and help find a cure for cancer

On Sept. 14, an estimated 620 Massage Envy centers in 42 states will participate in "Massage for the Cure," an annual one-day nationwide fundraiser that has raised more than $1.4 million since its inception five years ago.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 9, 2010
Star students get taste of Columbia University

After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2010
Business Observer 09.09.10

Willis A. Smith Construction public-relations specialist Elise Lipoff recently received an award for Outstanding Public Relations Program at the Florida Public Relations Association's 2010 Golden Image Awards ceremony, in Naples.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Arlington Park restaurant lot to expand

The owner of Square One Burgers and Bar, which is set to open next month on Tamiami Trail, sought permission from the City Commission to add additional parking next to the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Roundabout park benches criticized

A group of downtown residents is asking the city of Sarasota to place three park benches that have been planned for the Five Points roundabout elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 9, 2010
Observer Updates 09.09.10

The attorney representing Charter Review Board candidate Kathy Bolam in her fight for a recount has asked Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent to preserve all evidence in the event a court allows a recount.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Kelly Kirschner
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A proud mayor stands by the panel's work

I am proud to have cronies like Susan Chapman and the nine other citizen volunteers who gave the community hundreds of hours over a period of six months to review the policies and procedures of the Sarasota Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By John McGruder
  • September 9, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Articles imply progress has not been made

Regarding the Citizen Police Panel, your recent reporting, editorial and Mayor Kelly Kirschner's reply suggest that despite some heavy lifting, more is required for the city to attain the unified vision and community support that is sought.Â

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2010
Cops Corner 09.09.10

Police received a report of a reckless driver swerving through traffic like a racecar driver.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 9, 2010
Sapphire Shores home sells for $1 million

Jeffrey Weller and Betty Cruz-Weller sold their home at 5030 Bay Shore Road to Edward and Jo Ann Zobitz, of South Orange, N.J., for $1.04 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Booker Elementary

The Sarasota Observer sat in on Sue Ambrioso's second-grade art class at Booker Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 9. Following a brief video that showcased various art styles and mediums, we chatted with the students who were making collages from magazine cutouts and asked them to talk about their version of art.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 8, 2010
Major candidates to make Sarasota stops

Candidates for U.S. senate and house, governor and other important races will be pushing for votes in Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

Longboat Key Garden Club takes in new sights

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

Mote enhances Beach Conditions Report

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Turtle Watch leaders explain nesting process

Turtle Watch leaders explain nesting process

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Key residents fish for a good time

Key residents fish for a good time

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Saputos welcome granddaughter

Col. John and Denise Saputo welcome granddaughter Charlotte May Mackie.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2010
Subcommittee gets sidetracked

Debates about the town's comprehensive plan overshadowed revisions of the town's vision plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2010
Key signs give no direction

There's confusion among town officials over whether the Town Commission decided or didn't decide what names go on the signs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Briefs 09.09.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
Colony's flag doesn't fly with residents

Town Hall received complaints before the lowered flag was reported stolen last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2010
Manatee to put brakes on trolley

A grant that's helped fund Longboat Key's Manatee County trolley route expires in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2010
DCA requests more time

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments in August from the Islandside Property Owners Coalition and the town of Longboat Key about code changes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
Casa del Mar's assistant manager steps up to 25 years

Mark Meador began working at the resort in 1985, after Hurricane Elena struck.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 8, 2010
My View: The Dream Crushers

My View: The Dream Crushers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
'Diamonds' dazzle at CD release party

Sally Keyes and Norma Companaro were the true stars of the evening when they gathered with friends and family members Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Keyes' home to celebrate the release of their CD, "Diamonds in the Rough."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 8, 2010
St. Jude luncheon prepares for gourmet gathering

The 29th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Temple Beth Israel parking lot, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 23 Safe and secure 9:33 p.m. - 500 block of Schooner Lane. Alarm. Police responded to an alarm and found a sliding glass door to a home unlocked. The door was secured and the alarm was reset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2010
Eraclides assumes new role at ODA

With the departure of AJ Strong, junior Christos Eraclides switched from defensive back to running back to help fill the void in the backfield.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
UPCC, Fit2Run to host 9/11 event

University Park Country Club and Fit2Run will host the second 9/11 4-Miler Cross Country Run at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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