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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 19

Vikki Iovino captured this photo of the calm water behind Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium during sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 19, 2017
Sheriff's Office investigating alleged sexual battery near Riverview High

The alleged battery happened in the 2700 block of Parma Street on Friday, Oct. 13. The school district notified parents the following Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The bike was found Oct. 18 in Sarasota. (Image courtesy the Sarasota Police Department).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 19, 2017
Paratriathlete's bicycle recovered

Sarasota police located the bicycle a week after they believe it was stolen.

  • Sarasota
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Hayley Rio and Calen MacDonald. Courtesy photo. DO NOT USE
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 19, 2017
Southeast High School student honored for academic excellence

Calen MacDonald was one of four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 19, 2017
Tragedy of parking meters

The city should get out of the parking business. Turn it over to the private sector. As Old Pasadena shows, everyone would win: the city, merchants and shoppers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 19, 2017
LBK voters need the ‘why’

On the surface, the proposed charter changes look reasonable. But you should know the context.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bryan Song plays with a chess pieces between matches.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota chess enthusiasts move to organize

Mark Hamel wants to unite Sarasota’s chess community, but first he needs to find it a home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1361 Harbor Drive recently sold for $2.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 19, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 2-6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Participants of farm's first goat yoga class practice yoga at Fruitville Grove.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota farm welcomes local yogis

Fruitville Grove farm breaks away from the herd to offer unique yoga class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ali Boyce sprints away from the Newsome High defense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Feeling 22: Riverview running back inspired by NFL legend

The 'brutal runner' has been dominant for the Rams this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jermaine Ziegler scored three different ways against DeSoto County High Oct. 13.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Booker senior pulls off rare football feat

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 19, 2017
Scott takes appropriate precaution; UF president not altogether PC

White supremacist Richard Spencer sets sights on Gainesville.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Allie Leichter.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Allie Leichter

The Riverview High freshman talks Miss Sarasota Softball and astronomy.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 19, 2017
Cops Corner 10.19

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Past and present Arlington Park Neighborhood Association board members Bobby Franske, Mary Anne Bowie, Carolyn Fishel, Nathan Wilson, DeeAnna Dowdle, Terry Langlois and Rachel Wilson.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 19, 2017
Arlington Park residents craft neighborhood map

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association thinks a map will help identify areas for improvement and establish a better sense of community.

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