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  • October 8, 2014
Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

Aubrey Plaza on becoming a zombie, evolving her craft and 'Life After Beth'

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  • Things To Do
New Siesta Key Club President, Douglas Griffin with Joe Sikora, Carolyn Kofler and Linda Prenosil
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key Reception

The Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key held an installation reception for new members and officers on Wednesday at Mattison's on Forty-One.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • October 8, 2014
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Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries through Oct. 31. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. Good luck!

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  • Neighbors
Caleb Wagner, 28, of Sarasota, was caught allegedly attempting to sell stolen gear to a bait and tackle shop in Nokomis.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for stealing fishing gear

Caleb Wagner, 28, is charged with multiple burglaries for stealing fishing rods and tackle and two paddleboards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andy Cohen of Persson & Cohen, P.A. and Don O'Leary, East Manatee fire commissioner
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the "Clearing the Air on Medical Marijuana" form today at the Polo Grill Fete Ballroom. The event featured a panel of experts on the subject that discussed potential business implications should Amendment 2 pass.

  • East County
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The Beach Residences was built in 2005.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Lido Key condos sell for combined $5,595,000

Two condos close for just under $3 million each.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County commissioners discuss an ordinance banning street side solicitation Wednesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota GOP will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry during an event Nov. 17, at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Rick Perry headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the 2014 Conservative of the Year Nov. 17.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Daytona Beach investment firm is betting on a bright future for downtown Sarasota with the purchase of Whole Foods Market Centre.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Whole Foods building sells for $19 million

A Daytona Beach real estate investment firm bought the 59,000-square-foot retail center in downtown Sarasota for $19.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Officer Gregory Miller gave tours of the Sarasota Police armored search and rescue vehicles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime

The Sarasota Police Department invited families to the National Night Out Against Crime at Payne Park Tuesday night.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Our View

The amendments

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
New St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area, accusing the St. Armands Residents Association of failing to adequately represent homeowners' interests.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Herhold
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
Kristen Herhold reports to Observer

Kristen Herhold joined the Longboat Observer Oct. 1 as its newest staff writer.

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