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Walking into Pattigeorge's Wednesday, Aug. 5 to cover the India interactive dinner, I thought I would spend about an hour in the restaurant learning about the event, taking photographs of guests and being a little bit jealous that they were about to cook and enjoy a full Indian meal. Little did I know that I would be invited to cook along with the group and experience the event first-hand.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 12, 2009

Cops Corner

A man reported that an unknown person entered his hotel room the night before and removed three bottles of prescription medication valued at $130.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

By Kent Chetlain
August 12, 2009

Two-week sale surge ends in last week of July

After the real-estate-sales surge of 15 transactions for two consecutive weeks in mid-July, realty activity on the keys slipped back to seven for the final week of the month.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 12, 2009

Boating Bash

Moorings Marina hosts National Marina Day

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Virginia Sanders
August 12, 2009

Turtle Watch

It's a tough life for sea turtle hatchlings

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Donna Swan
August 12, 2009

Deal Us In: Understand the double?

These doubles are somewhat hard to understand, but the bridge world is sometimes strange.

Longboat Key
News

By Maggie Pahos
August 12, 2009

Man on the street: Hurricane Charley

We asked Longboaters where they were when Hurricane Charley hit in 2004.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 12, 2009

Weather

To view a pdf of the Weather Page and The Observer Crossword, please click on the following link.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 12, 2009

Calm before the storm

Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
August 12, 2009

Blood banks need O negative donors

O negative is the universal blood type and is transfused into any person needing immediate treatment for traumas and emergencies.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 12, 2009

Detectives searching for Ellenton robbers

A 14-year-old girl hid on the bathroom and called 911 after she heard the suspect(s) entering her Ellenton home last night.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 12, 2009

Key visitor helped set wheels in motion

When Bobbie Banan read "A general mystery" in the July 23 issue, she took a trip down memory lane.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 11, 2009

Art committee to vote on sailor statue

The passionate battle over where to permanently place 'Unconditional Surrender' moves one step closer to a finale.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
August 11, 2009

Community Golf Scores 07.28.09 to 08.09.09

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
August 11, 2009

Manatee sheriff's office gets $25,000 donation

The Gold Star Club of Manatee County recently donated $25,000 to the sheriff's office, which will put the money toward its investigative fund to help get more information about the recent rash of homicides and home invasions in the area.

East County
News

By Maggie Pahos
August 10, 2009

Photo of the day: It's a sign

Can you tell us where this photo was taken? Give us your best guesses under "reader comments."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 10, 2009

Roadwork closes stretch of Ringling Avenue

The section of Ringling Boulevard in front of the Police Department, Sheriff's Office and courthouse is closed because of a road-resurfacing project.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Philanthropist donates $2 million

Lawrence E. Ruf, a retired accountant who died last October, gave $2.1 million to the Manatee Community Foundation.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Kiddie Academy to host VPK Open House

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch will host its VPK Open House from 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, at the East County center, 4225 Concept Court.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

St. Barbara completes iconic installation

The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Manatee launches back-to-school phone line

Parents of children in Manatee County Public Schools now have a convenient way to get back-to-school information.

East County
News

Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Two injured in hit-and-run

Two individuals suffered injuries during a hit-and-run accident involving three vehicles on the afternoon of Aug. 9.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
August 8, 2009

Sarasota Bay Great Scallops Search

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the second Sarasota Bay Great Scallops Search. They counted approximately 130 scallops in an effort to monitor the local scallop population.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 7, 2009

SMR gets new development code

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch earned favor from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners Aug. 6 for a proposal to create a new land development code category called mixed-use community.

East County
News

By Maggie Pahos
August 6, 2009

Man on the street: Mystery Man

We asked Sarasota residents if they recognized the person in this photo, who is the subject of a story in the Aug. 6 Sarasota Observer. About 50% of people polled said they recognized him.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 6, 2009

Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach

Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.