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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Event fee compromise reached

Under the threat of having to cancel several special events throughout Sarasota, the event organizers and the city of Sarasota reached an agreement on a new event fee policy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Pam Nadon |
  • November 24, 2009
Film review: 'An Education'

In her first major role, Carey Mulligan plays Jenny, a 16-year-old A-student bound for Oxford. That is, until she meets the smooth-talking, wildly handsome David (Peter Sarsgaard), who's twice her age.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 16, 2009
Music review: Letter to Santa

Dear Santa, Rather than ask for gifts specifically for me, I thought I'd ask for some things my adopted city of almost eight years needs really, really badly. Ready?

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • August 5, 2009
BP station gets stamp of approval

The convenience store, 400 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will include a contract post office later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 15, 2009
Lightning risk may zap holiday lights

A city official recommended against a proposal intended to bring shoppers downtown after saying holiday lights at Five Points Park would increase the likelihood of lightning strikes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2009
In Brief

Community news and notes

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
In Brief

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  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Diamond Devotee

Gemologist Darren Blum, of Coffrin Jewelers, spends the workday selling, designing and appraising jewelry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 24, 2009
Dispatcher aids in special delivery

Chad and Jessica Falde had to call 911 the afternoon of Sept. 16 when they realized there was no time to get to the hospital in order to have their baby delivered.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • September 2, 2009
No charges filed in alleged police brutality case

The State Attorney's Office decided Sept. 2 not to file battery charges against the Sarasota police officer who was videotaped kicking a handcuffed suspect June 26.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2009
IN BRIEF

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  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 7, 2009
Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Observer spotlights ODA quarterback Brian Ragone.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • October 8, 2009
Land offer complicates parking garage

M&I Bank wants to lease its vacant lot to the city for public parking. At least one commissioner thinks the potential acquisition could replace the planned Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 14, 2009
Napier's sanctuary searching for more land

Owners Alan and Sheree Napier currently care for more than 30 horses, but they are unable to take more because they are out of room.

  • East County
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  • By Maggie Pahos |
  • August 20, 2009
Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE PRINCIPAL: Kathy Helean

Imagine School: A lunch box, makeup case, purse, stuff-she-should-be-doing-at-home bag and workbag sit on top of Kathy Helean's desk. The principal at Imagine School, in Palmer Ranch, admits she hasn't moved in yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 28, 2009
Key Club urges project support from members

Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly met with club members last week to ask for support at Town Commission public hearings next month.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 29, 2009
TOP STORY, June: Roundabouts increase time

The city's consultant found that trips between downtown and the barrier islands would take up to a minute longer with roundabouts in place.

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  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 13, 2010
Loeb CEO calls project 'long-term investment'

The chairman and CEO of Loeb Partners Realty told the Town Commission Friday, Jan. 8 that The Longboat Key Cub and Resort's Islandside project it is proposing is a long-term investment for his company's more than $3 billion U.S. real-estate portfolio.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • February 1, 2010
Wallenda stunt ready for takeoff

Circus Sarasota star Nik Wallenda will perform a high-wire stunt this Thursday in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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