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  • By Robin Roy |
  • November 6, 2009
County's open-container law expires

While no one was paying attention in Sarasota County government, the ordinance that prohibits public drinking expired two weeks ago. The county is scrambling for a new, emergency ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 3, 2009
Orioles announce Sarasota spring-training schedule

The team will play its first game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • By Robin Roy |
  • December 8, 2009
Wedding fee a 'deterrent'

Commissioners joke about the real reason behind a new fee for those wanting to get married in city parks.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2009
Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life

Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog's skin and coat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2009
Injured toddler prepares for surgery

Libby Claire McGarity, the 22-month-old toddler who was critically injured July 10, when she fell from a loft in the Village home of her grandparents, Jim and Susan Pressly, will undergo surgery to replace her skull flap Thursday, Sept. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2009
Two businesses hosting open houses tonight

Integrity Title Services Inc. and Lakewood Ranch Dental are welcoming customers to their celebrations tonight.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 18, 2010
Harry's asks for outdoor seats

Harry's Continental Kitchens is asking for 24 outdoor dining seats Tuesday at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 5, 2010
January home sales strong for Neal

Home contracts the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club in January were 25% more than expected for homebuilder Neal Communities.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 1, 2009
Sarasota property values down 11%

At the June 1 City Commission meeting, City Manager Bob Bartolotta revealed that city property-tax values will not decline as much as he expected.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Mallory Gnaegy as she reports today's headline news
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • May 22, 2012
May 22: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Margaret Wise, Laura Wood, Stephanie Shaw and Susan Buck
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • June 15, 2012
Farewell to Laura Wood

Farewell to Laura Wood

  • Black Tie
  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Meet the new Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - After watching the incorporation debate rage in their neighboring community to the south, leaders in Heritage Harbour, GreyHawk Landing, Greenfield Plantation and Mill Creek have organized to petition for incorporation.

  • East County
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • April 1, 2011
Meet the new Lakewood Ranch

APRIL FOOLS' DAY - After watching the incorporation debate rage in their neighboring community to the south, leaders in Heritage Harbour, GreyHawk Landing, Greenfield Plantation and Mill Creek have organized to petition for incorporation.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
New walkers welcome

Readers of the 'Island Beat' column will recall a Nov. 10 item about a group of friends who regularly walk their dogs together on the Key. Since that item appeared, Sally Langer, a 20-year resident, reported, more folks and their furry friends have joined the group.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2012
East students ring in new year at Temple

East County students at Temple Emanu-El Religious School celebrated the first Shabbat of 2012 in style Jan. 6, as the synagogue hosted a lock-in and sleepover.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • January 31, 2012
JAN. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Sheriff Tom Knight attributes the reduction in crime to his deputies' efforts in capturing habitual offenders.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 21, 2011
Sarasota County crime rate falls

New figures show the number of major crimes committed in Sarasota County fell 8% last year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bayfront-connectivity plan will cost $53 million.
  • By Robin Roy |
  • January 3, 2011
City to request congressional earmarks

Requested funds would help pay for $100 million in improvement projects citywide.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 4, 2011
Registration set for Miss Manatee Softball

Registration for the Miss Manatee Softball spring 2011 season will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 8, 15 and 22 and 6-8 p.m., Jan. 12 and 19 at the Miss Manatee Softball Complex located at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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