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Loren Mayo
November 5, 2009

SMJF salutes 50 years of service

The Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation will celebrate its 50th anniversary Sunday, Nov. 8.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Cops Corner 11.06.09

A husband and wife returned to their home and noticed that nearly $200,000 worth of jewelry and silver flatware had been stolen. They found a small pry mark on their sliding glass door, and the latch had been broken.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Adam Hughes
November 5, 2009

Phillippi Landings condo sells for $1.1 million

PL Development-B Inc. sold the Unit 804 condominium at 5531 Cannes Circle to Veronica Meuser, of Sarasota, for $1.12 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Kurt Schultheis
November 5, 2009

Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
November 5, 2009

Wildlife rehabilitator charged for hoax

East County wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews was arrested Nov. 4 for staging a python capture last July.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
November 5, 2009

Ranch fund starts 'Pay it Forward' program

The new giving program will allow East County residents to donate to the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund when they pay their bills at select restaurants and retailers.

East County
News

Robin Roy
November 5, 2009

Report concludes police did nothing illegal

An internal-affairs report into the videotaped kicking of a handcuffed suspect finds that no one "engaged in illegal, unethical or immoral conduct."

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
November 5, 2009

Nine Prudential Palms agents named to Top 5 Network

Membership in the RISMedia network honors top real-estate agents.

Longboat Key
News

Jen Blanco
November 5, 2009

Community Golf Scores 11.03.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Kurt Schultheis
November 5, 2009

Coalition attorney disputes Key Club project

More than 200 Longboat Key residents, business owners and attorneys filled the temple for the third day of hearings about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project today.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
November 4, 2009

Stadium costs could increase

Although the Orioles' deal called for the city to only contribute the money from a state spring-training grant, Sarasota taxpayers are at risk of having to contribute millions more.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
November 4, 2009

Khara closes out senior season

Lakewood Ranch High golfer Rocky Khara shot a 5-over par 149 to finish 29th at the Class 2A state meet Nov. 3-4.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
November 4, 2009

Braden River sails into regional semifinal

The Pirates cruised to a 3-0 victory over Ruskin Lennard in the Class 4A-Region 3 quarterfinals.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Q&A with 'Aging in America' photojournalist Ed Kashi

The exhibit runs through Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Gulf view returns

A landscaping crew began cutting the sea grapes in front of the Twin Shores and Gulfshore of Longboat Key mobile-home parks Monday, Nov. 2. Residents and motorists anticipate the end of October each year, because they get their view of the Gulf of Mexico back. The sea grapes grow tall each summer during sea-turtle nesting season, which runs from May 31 through the end of October.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Longboat Key history surfaces

The mid-Key World War II bombing site was one of 9,000 U.S. sites that was used to train pilots during the war.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 4, 2009

Cute kids display delight over Halloween costumes

Max Pettingell, 3, and his brother, Jake, 5, debuted their Halloween costume picks. Max chose a fireman outfit, while Jack went for a spaceman suit. The brothers are the sons of Bird Key residents Roger and Alisa Pettingell.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Molly Schechter
November 4, 2009

L'Ambiance hosts Halloween double-header

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 4, 2009

All call: Welcome Back breakfast

Every year, it's a tradition that The Longboat Observer rolls out its annual 'Welcome Back' issue with coffee and breakfast treats for our readers. Visit the Observer office, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, between 9 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 to be among the first to receive your hot-off-press Welcome Back issue, along with a complimentary breakfast. Bring your friends and family for an opportunity to chat with Observer staffers and each other.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Dora Walters
November 4, 2009

Happy Birthday, Edith!

Although it's no secret that Edith Barr Dunn loves a good party, when it comes to her birthday she likes to slip out of town.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Commissioners express Islandside frustration

Commissioner Peter O'Connor is annoyed that town staff has asked him to hold four potential dates in December and January to review the Key Club and Resort's Islandside project.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 4, 2009

Letters to the editor

Longboat Key
Opinion

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Briefs

Community news and notes

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Cops Corner

Oct. 24 I spy 12:01 p.m. - 3600 block of Bayou Circle. Suspicious Circumstance. A woman told police that she believes someone has wired her house to spy on her because the screws in her electrical plates had been moved and she can hear an echo in the house when she claps. Police told her to call back if she noticed anything else suspicious.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Defense presentation up next

Islandside Property Owners Coalition's attorney Robert Lincoln reveals some of the issues that he and his client, the Islandside Property Owners Coalition, have with the Islandside project.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Residents react to Bay Isles sign

At a Bay Isles Master Association meeting Monday, Oct. 26, at least five voting representatives expressed their opposition to the new Bay Isles sign, while two expressed support for it.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Meeting combats wave of Key boat thefts

Approximately 50 people gathered Oct. 29, at Cannons Marina, to learn ways in which they could protect their vessels from being stolen.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Cedars West serves Cedars tennis resort with lawsuit

The suit alleges that the tennis club used strong-arm tactics to take possession of two courts off Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
November 4, 2009

Photo of the day: Squeaky cheese

The Sarasota Observer reporters pull over for fresh cheese curds at Greenleaf Cheese.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Robert Clark
November 4, 2009

My view

A good neighbor benefits its community

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Sandy Gilbert
November 4, 2009

My view

Town manager deserves thorough reviews

Longboat Key
Opinion

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Key residents adopt generous outlook

The new 10,000-square-foot Cat Depot building, which opened Oct. 30, allows 90% of its cats to roam free.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 4, 2009

Obituaries

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
November 4, 2009

Harry's loses outdoor seating

Town staff says Harry's Continental Kitchens is not eligible for any of the 36 outdoor dining seats the restaurant and deli utilized.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
November 4, 2009

County targets signs blocking beach access

A new ordinance would prohibit waterfront property owners from blocking the public from walking the beach.

Sarasota
News

June LeBell
November 4, 2009

Sarasota Opera 'La traviata'

The Sarasota Opera joined forces with the Sarasota Orchestra for a compleat production of Verdi's "La traviata" as it opened its fall season this past Friday.

Sarasota
News

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