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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 18, 2010
First turtle nest of season spotted on LBK

The nest is located just south of the 7-Eleven.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 18, 2010
Sign code discussion gets confusing

The Planning and Zoning Board had more questions after reviewing potential changes to its sign code Tuesday, May 18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2010
County files motion for summary judgment

The county is fighting a lawsuit filed by cell tower developer, Vertex, because it refused to allow the construction of a telecommunications tower in River Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2010
County files motion for summary judgment

The county seeking a motion for summary judgement in a case

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2010
Key home sells for $6.65 million

The sale is the largest on Longboat Key in 2010.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 14, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open

The weeklong tournament will wrap up tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
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  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Douglas Leo Schmidt

Douglas Leo Schmidt, 54, was a Sarasota Realtor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
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    By
  • 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
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2010
Our View

St. Petersburg knows parking

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 13, 2010
In Brief

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