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Jen Blanco
May 18, 2010

Pirates pitcher headed to Florida State College at Jacksonville

Braden River High senior Austin Platt will sign a letter-of-intent May 20 to play baseball for Florida State College at Jacksonville.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 18, 2010

Community Golf Scores 05.03.10 to 05.16.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
May 18, 2010

Underwater robots sent to search for oil

On Monday, Mote Marine Laboratory scientists launched an underwater robot offshore of southwest Florida to patrol the Gulf of Mexico for oil.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 18, 2010

Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott resigns

City Manager Bob Bartolotta said the police chief was not instituting enough changes to the department.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 18, 2010

Paid parking on hold again

City commissioners decided not to decide whether to impose paid parking downtown. The issue will be brought up again in about two months.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
May 18, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Baci

Cafe Baci owner Roberto Mei shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 17, 2010

Hunter guilty of DUI manslaughter

Former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter was found guilty in the death of fellow coach and friend Doug Garrity.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 17, 2010

P&Z will review sign code

The Planning and Zoning Board will review potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

Longboat Key
News

Maria Amodio
May 17, 2010

Man on the Street: Oil Spill

The Observer asked Longboat Key business owners whether they think tourism will be affected by the recent oil spill.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 17, 2010

Local leaders film YouTube video

Area business people and elected officials met Monday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key to shoot a video promoting the Sarasota area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
May 17, 2010

Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
May 17, 2010

Key home sells for $6.65 million

The sale is the largest on Longboat Key in 2010.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Maria Amodio
May 14, 2010

Recipe and a Reservation: Harry's Continental Kitchens

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynne Christensen share an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Michael Eng
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Woodland Spring Fling

Events will include The Great American Hamburger Cook Off, a two-mile race to raise money for Haiti, relay races and carnival-style games.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Vanessa Moody
May 14, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA seniors

Now at the close of their high school careers, some Out-of-Door Academy seniors share what they have learned at ODA and pass on their wisdom to incoming freshman.

East County
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 14, 2010

Coast Guard prepares plans for oil protection

The U.S. Coast Guard has a strategy in place for the oil spill in the Gulf that includes plans for Longboat Pass and New Pass.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
May 14, 2010

Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

East County
Sports

Robin Roy
May 14, 2010

Downtown to feature new sculptures

The Public Art Committee this week selected 12 sculptures out of 21 entries to be featured in various places downtown.

Sarasota
News

By Vanessa Moody
May 13, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Summer Blockbusters

With summertime fast approaching, Hollywood already has announced much of its summer blockbuster lineup. The Observer caught up with some movie buffs at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas May 12 to find out which flicks are garnering the most hype.

East County
News

Maria Amodio
May 13, 2010

Store Around the Corner: Tasti D-Lite

With summer right around the corner, Tasti D-Lite in St. Armands Circle has over 100 flavors of frozen dessert to help you beat the heat.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 13, 2010

OBITUARY: Douglas Leo Schmidt

Douglas Leo Schmidt, 54, was a Sarasota Realtor.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

Unconditional Surrender agreement signed

Compromises from the sculpture's owner and its prospective buyer now are being reviewed by the city attorney's office.

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
May 13, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Rogan & Associates

The financial planning firm Rogan & Associates will celebrate the opening of its new East County location with a special open house tonight.

East County
News

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

Sarasota real estate sales hit five-year high

Last month's property sales were 50% higher than those in April 2009.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
May 13, 2010

Our View

St. Petersburg knows parking

Sarasota
Opinion

Loren Mayo
May 13, 2010

Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
May 13, 2010

Simply Spoiled throws helpful party

Hoping to raise at least $5,000 for charity to help bring clean and safe water to people in developing nations via wells, Vanessa Opstal, owner of Simply Spoiled Boutique, in downtown Sarasota, hosted a night of pampering May 6, complete with eyebrow shaping, massages and complimentary eats and drinks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

Twist of fate saves neighbor's home

After a Palmer Ranch man took a course on fire-extinguisher use, his neighbor's home caught on fire after a candle holder exploded.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

Panel prepares final recommendations

With just one scheduled meeting left, the Police Advisory Panel is compiling its recommendations for the Sarasota Police Department. One of the most debated items is profiling in North Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

In Brief

Community news and notes

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

GOP to oppose sex education

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will vote this week to reject a move toward a standard sex-education curriculum in all Florida public schools.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
May 13, 2010

County explores ban on dog tethering

With other nearby counties adopting prohibitions on permanently chaining dogs outside, Sarasota County looks into a similar ban.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
May 13, 2010

Student artists share creative thoughts

Art Center Sarasota held the 2010 North County Public Schools Spring Art Show Tuesday, April 27 through Thursday, May 6. Thousands of works by students from elementary, middle and high schools throughout the district were on display.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
May 13, 2010

Letters to the editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Sarasota Observer, 1517 State Street, Sarasota, 34236.

Sarasota
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