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Katelyn Schneider tries on a hat she finds inside of a West Manatee firetruck.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Remember 9/11 Project

Students of Providence Community School, located at Lakewood Ranch Baptist, held their second Remember 9/11 Project ceremony today at the East County Church. Attendees sang patriotic songs and listened to a presentation by Sept. 11 survivor and retired New York City firefighter Garrett Lindgren.

  • East County
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Phill Younger announced Sept. 10 he will run for re-election in March.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 11, 2014
Younger to seek third and final term for town commissioner

The former attorney is the first to qualify for March elections.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Faculty member Michele McClellan gets soaked by cold water.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Middle ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Renaissance Assembly

Braden River Middle School students and faculty members met Sept. 10, in the school's gym, for the monthly Renaissance Assembly. Students who earn 3.5 GPAs, or improve by .5 from the previous semester, attend the monthly celebration, which this month included faculty members, such as Carl and Michele McClellan, completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fitch Ratings increased the utility system revenue bond from "AA" to "AA+."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2014
Sarasota County receives another positive Fitch review

Fitch Ratings said the county has a 'stable outlook' and was driven by 'superior financial management.'

  • Siesta Key
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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team improved to 2-0 in district play.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
A climb for heroes

Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Student's art gains national exposure

ART.WRITE.NOW.DC, a year-long exhibit featuring works of art and writing and hosted in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., opens Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blue Rooster co-owner Bill Cornelius worries about how businesses in the Rosemary District are being affected by problems associated with an influx of homeless individuals in the area. Photos by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2014
Rosemary District faces new homeless challenge

Fed up with problems caused by a growing shift in the homeless population, businesses ask the city for help in their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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Vengroff
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2014
VIDEO: Vengroff looks to fill need for housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff takes action to address the lack of transitional housing for the area's homeless.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Some drivers speed through the intersection of Central Sarasota Parkway and Legacy Trail while others slow to check for oncoming bicyclists and pedestrians. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2014
Legacy Trail street crossing remains source of confusion

Since the Legacy Trail opened in 2008, the signage at its crossing with Central Sarasota Parkway has befuddled motorists and trail users alike.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 11, 2014
Short-term Siesta rental violations on the rise

Long after season faded, private homes are still being rented against code.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
News Briefs

Arlington Park pool reopens; Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

  • Sarasota
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Ringling College of Art and Design officials want the library to not only serve as a state-of-the-art building to house books, but also as a meeting spot for students. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2014
Ringling's new library to act as student hub

More than two-thirds of the way to its fundraising goal, Ringling College has begun the process of gaining city approval for its plans for a new library.

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