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Police evacuated the Walgreens at 3535 N. Tamiami Trail while an object outside is examined by explosives experts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2018
Sarasota Police determine pressure cooker found near store is harmless

Object near Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail at Myrtle Street looks like a pressure cooker, police said.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clint Eastwood stars and directs in "The Mule." Image courtesy of Empire
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2018
Audiences take a gripping road trip with actor/director Clint Eastwood in 'The Mule'

The 88-year-old actor is at his best in this true story of a senior citizen-turned-drug runner trying to make up for past mistakes.

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  • Reviews
Angeline Scottien, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission talks about coyotes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 17, 2018
Longboat coyotes smart, hard to trap, expert said

Attacks on humans are rare.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"Straight White Men" runs through March 1 at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 17, 2018
'Straight White Men' offers an oblique, outsider’s perspective on privilege at FST

Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee wrote a play about straight white men from the non-white female perspective.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cast members Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2018
MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ season two premieres Jan. 22

Cast members and super fans took to Facebook Live Dec. 17 to announce the new season.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik and Clare and Rich Segall
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 17, 2018
Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast takes guests into the wild

It's a Jungle Out There Celebration was hosted Dec. 16 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano dance George Balanchine's "Diamonds." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • December 16, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet substitutes 'The Nutcracker' for dazzling 'Victorian Winters'

Sarasota Ballet's dazzling triple bill, 'Victorian Winters,' featured Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and 'Enigma Variations' with George Balanchine's 'Diamonds.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Marc Murray, Diana McCourt, Noah Murray, Eryn Murray and Bjorn Welde Thomas
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Families celebrate Christmas with the bears

A Country Bear Christmas was hosted Dec. 16 at the Bearadise Ranch Bear Preserve

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A Bradenton was killed in a one-car motorcycle crash Saturday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck

Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck in University Park

  • East County
  • News
A string of car burglaries hit two Lakewood Ranch area parks on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Car burglars hit Lakewood Ranch parks

Four families at Lakewood Ranch sporting events have their windows smashed and possessions stolen.

  • East County
  • News
President Robin and Mark Serbin
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 16, 2018
Debutantes make their debut at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

The annual Debutante Ball was held Dec. 15.

  • Black Tie
Marshall Fernandez, Marnie Lawrence, Trudy Barry, Leslie Williams and Patti Lowe
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club toasts to the holidays

Club members gathered Dec. 15 for a holiday party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy O'Donnell makes a donation at the Publix on Bay Street.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Salvation Army hopes for late-season push at kettles

Season-to-date totals in Sarasota and Manatee counties are below those of 2017.

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  • News
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