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Stephanie Hannum
November 5, 2009

Happy 40th birthday, Morton's!

Morton's Gourmet Market kicked off a week of 40th anniversary celebrations with a cake for the whole Morton's family.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
November 5, 2009

Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
November 5, 2009

Homeowners meet to discuss Christ Church plans

The plans call for a 15,000-square-foot church at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Roy
November 5, 2009

Demolition begins on U.S. 301 buildings

A mobile-home repair shop is the first building to be torn down on the property the city purchased to become the Boston Red Sox spring-training home.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Honor and remember

Jean Maxwell Catsakis, chairman of commemorative events for the Sara De Soto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, reminds us next Wednesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Sign that it's time to take inventory

Several concerned Laurel Park residents have called the city of Sarasota complaining about the "No Parking" signs that line the streets of their neighborhood.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

All misguided mullet-wearers who were seen sporting business in the front and a party in the back were invited to take part in a "free mullet removal" Nov. 1 during Morton's 10th annual FireHouse Chili Cook-off Sunday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

So long to sweat stains

Downtown techno music club-seekers must bid adieu to glitter and glow sticks, because club/restaurant hotspot Esca closed its doors last month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Row, row, row that boat

The Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program participated in the Head of the Schuylkill, Oct. 24, in Philadelphia.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Spooky dance party thrills seniors

The Pine View class of 2010 hosted "Oktoberfest," a Halloween spooktacular dance for high-school students Friday, Oct. 23, in the student union.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
November 5, 2009

Benches at center of transient issue

Downtown storeowners believe taking away city benches may keep transients from harassing customers and employees.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
November 5, 2009

Garage may offer free parking

If the City Commission ultimately turns down on-street parking meters, it may be forced to offer the less desirable spaces in the Palm Avenue parking garage for free.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
November 5, 2009

Committee debates greenspace issue

The Greenspace Policy Committee is tasked with deciding whether downtown businesses will be required to mitigate areas of greenspace if, for instance, a plant bed is partially paved for an outdoor dining area.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
November 5, 2009

Our View

A contest for Bird Key Park

Sarasota
Opinion

Loren Mayo
November 5, 2009

Students bring kindness into the classroom

Southside Elementary classrooms are in the midst of a school-wide campaign called "Kindness Conquers." Kindness is the theme for this year's jog-a-thon, which will be held Nov. 13.

Sarasota
News

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

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