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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
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 13, 2010

'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest begins

After its successful inaugural debut last year on YourObserver.com, The Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" contest will return online this week and will run through Nov. 11, culminating with The Observer's annual "Welcome Back" edition.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
May 13, 2010

Cops Corner

May 4 Cosmetic fix 1:10 p.m. - 1700 block of South Tamiami Trail. Reckless Driving. The complainant called police to report a woman swerving in the road. When he caught up to her at a stoplight, he saw why she was having trouble staying in her lane. She was staring in the rearview mirror while applying her makeup.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
May 13, 2010

Terrace East condo sells for $575,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all real-estate transactions from April 13 to April 16.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Loren Mayo
May 12, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Julie Rohr Academy

Students at Julie Rohr Academy are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight. The school will present "The Music Man" at 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

St. Mary's Crowns Special Statue

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual May crowning ceremony, in which a statue of Mary is crowned, on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Maria Amodio
May 12, 2010

Man on the Street: Oil Spill

The Observer asked business owners in downtown Sarasota whether they think tourism will be affected by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 12, 2010

Maintenance will cause Cortez Bridge lane closures

A construction crew will be performing lane closures Thursday evenings for Cortez Bridge maintenance work.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
May 12, 2010

Group conditionally opposes parking meters

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance objects to metering downtown until the city develops a comprehensive parking policy.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
May 12, 2010

Mustangs gear up for summer camp

The Mustang Baseball Club, Inc. will host its 3rd annual Mustang Baseball Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 21-25 and July 12-16.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
May 12, 2010

Tryouts set for Mustang Baseball Club

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team will hold tryouts for its Mustang Baseball Club Team at 4:30 p.m., May 20-21 at the school.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Art teacher Ed Brickman shines as a Ringling College jewel

Longboat Key resident Ed Brickman's name will be remembered by students for years to come as they gather in the Brickman Cafe at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Happy Birthday, Mr. Chairman

David Beliles, chairman of The Observer Group Inc., celebrated his 80th birthday with family and friends May 1.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Longboat dogs hound their owners for a meet-up

These six dogs, who are a rare breed of French hound, meet regularly in Durante Park to walk with their owners.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Locals hit the courts at Sarasota Open

Some familiar names were on the roster for the opening weekend of the second men's USTA/UTP Sarasota Open tournament.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Letters to the Editor

To send in your letters, please e-mail them to [email protected], or mail them to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Kurt Schultheis
May 12, 2010

Budget: $800,000 shortfall

The commission wants the town manager to rethink how his departments are run and ask town department heads to find more money to offset an $800,000 shortfall in 2010-11.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 12, 2010

Longboat Pass solution reached

The town of Longboat Key and Manatee County will dredge Longboat Pass when needed to maintain the channel and acquire beach-quality sand for their beaches.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 12, 2010

Town prepares for beach project

The town is attempting to permit an emergency beach project that would bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end this summer and eliminate the need for four breakwaters.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
May 12, 2010

Toll road stickers wreak havoc

Bay Isles and Islandside residents are being urged not to place SunPass toll-road stickers on their windshields, until it's determined why they are interfering with the operation of the Bay Isles south gate.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
May 12, 2010

Observer Updates

Longboat's 7-Eleven will close next month; Short-term, sand-solution project receives extension

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
May 12, 2010

Jewfish homeowner runs into constructive criticism

Longbeach Village residents say the owner of a new home on Jewfish Key has blocked the area near the town dock.

Longboat Key
News

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