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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2009
Obituary: Mark 'Mike' Dreyer

Mark 'Mike' Dreyer, 68, of Longboat Key and Canton, Ohio, died Aug. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck
  • August 28, 2009
Photo of the day: Just visiting

This snail and ant were spotted clinging to the front window at The Longboat Observer office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 28, 2009
Leaking ice machine shuts down county phones

Eight county offices, including the sheriff's office, is without phone service until at least the early afternoon Friday, Aug. 28. Emergency 911 service is not affected.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2009
Man on the street: Signs of summer

On Thursday, we headed to Tiny's of Longboat Key to ask locals about the signs of summer on Longboat. What does summer on Longboat Key mean to you? Leave your comments under reader comments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 28, 2009
Historical Society appoints new executive director

On Wednesday, Aug. 26, The Historical Society of Sarasota County's board of directors appointed Arnold Berns as executive director.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

Senior setter Regina Aluise had 18 set assists, four kills and 10 service points to lead the Braden River High volleyball team past Riverview tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Pirates power past Lady Rams

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Riverview in three sets tonight.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2009
Commission discusses the budget at special meetings

The Longboat Key Town Commission discussed everything from millage rates to The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside redevelopment application at two special meetings Thursday, Aug. 27, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2009
Christ Church begins clearing its future site

On Aug. 17, Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, began clearing a 1.5-acre parcel of land that will be its future site. The preparation is necessary for engineers to assess the parcel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 27, 2009
Locals start downtown initiative

Sarasota residents Matt Orr and Rich Swier have shown their support for downtown Sarasota via www.ilovedowntownsrq.com, Facebook and Twitter pages and by urging merchants to hang an 'I LOVE DOWNTOWN Sarasota' sign in their store window.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Chance to design bras enhances event

Key to the Cure is calling all designers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Ranch alum selected for Athlon spirit competition

The Web-based competition features more than 30 cheerleaders and dancers from throughout the country.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Ringling students add color to G.WIZ

As part of Ringling College of Art and Design's annual community service program, the freshman class volunteered its time at the G.WIZ back-to-school party Saturday, Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Criminal charges filed against the Morgans

An extradition process is underway to bring Sarasota residents John and Marian Morgan back to the United States from Sri Lanka, where they are currently jailed on a separate charge.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Downtown roundabout delayed

With a Thanksgiving completion deadline too daunting, the city delayed the construction of the roundabout at Five Points.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
City pares its overtime

More efficient scheduling this fiscal year helped the city shed more than $500,000 in overtime pay, with $1.3 million paid.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Investigators seek Legacy Trail flasher

A man has exposed himself to nine different women along The Legacy Trail and near Palmer Ranch communities.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront district land to change ownership

Anil Patel's purchase of nine remaining acres smooths plans for redevelopment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2009
Lady Mustangs top Lady Thunder

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy in the Cardinal Mooney Preseason Classic Aug. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Corrections

Corrections

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 27, 2009
My View

The $100 million high school

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Our

Never surrender

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
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. The Sarasota Observer gives priority to letters of local interest and about local issues. The Observer will print all letters to the editor if it feels they are of general interest, but only if the letter is signed and the author's street address and phone number are given. The editor reserves the right to condense letters.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 27, 2009
Boohoo breakfasts

The first day of school cause mixed emotions

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 27, 2009
Main Street condo sells for $1.2 million

A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all real-estate transactions for the week of July 31 to Aug. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2009
Lady Pirates prevail in season opener

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-12, 25-23 and 25-22 to open its 2009 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 26, 2009
Mustangs' Khara wins AJGA tournament

Lakewood Ranch High senior Rocky Khara shot 216 to win the American Junior Golf Association Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic Aug. 17-20 in Mexico.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Bird Key Yacht Club builds children's play area

This summer, Bird Key Yacht Club members have spent many hours thinking of ways to entertain their children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Sharkey celebrated his 50th birthday this week

Longboat Key Police Deputy Chief Martin Sharkey celebrated the big 5-0 Tuesday, Aug. 25. As of Tuesday, Sharkey, who has been a Longboat Key police officer since March 1981, wasn't planning on any big celebrations - a low-key drink with his squad.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Key resident named to Top 100 Trial Lawyers list

The American Trial Lawyers Association recently named Longboat Key attorney Bernard Walsh to its 2009-10 list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Patrons' spare change adds up to wealthy donation

Peter and Laura Cleaves, of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, recently presented a check for $1,760 to Mandy Smith, director of the Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
Longboat Observer takes second place

The Longboat Observer won second place in its category in the Suburban Newspapers of America's 2009 Newspaper of the Year/General Excellence contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2009
SYC summertime ball draws a crowd

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated "Havana Dreaming" Aug. 15 at its Black and White Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Town looks at sand solutions

The town could acquire sand near Venice to put near North Shore Road to replace a fast-eroding beach that closed the beach access there.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 26, 2009
Firefighter contract discussed

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to firefighters as part of a new union contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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