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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award

Members of the community were invited for the SCOPE Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony Thursday evening at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the 16-year-old male who admitted to using pepper spray at Panera Bread Thursday didn’t mean to harm anyone.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
Pepper spray incident forces Panera evacuation

An unnamed teenager sprayed the self-defense chemical Thursday, causing an evacuation and triage at the Panera Bread on the 5800 block of Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In Manatee County, there are seven permanent drug drop-off sites, plus one on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
Manatee takes back prescription drugs

Manatee County has seven permanent drug drop-off locations, plus one on Longboat Key.

  • East County
  • News
(Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office) Sarasota County deputy Michelle Pufnock cradles the kitten she saved from traffic Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
Sarasota deputy rescues kitten

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputy Michelle Pufnock saved a black kitten wandering through traffic near the intersection of Beneva Road and Webber Street Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Bonnell and Dennis Green
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Night of Hope Gala Pre-Party

Night of Hope Gala Pre-Party

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • September 25, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: What is your body telling you?

Let's Talk Looks: What is your body telling you?

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Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga and Susan Roosa
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mall's playground will have a water theme.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 25, 2014
Mall at UTC announces amenities

Mall officials have released details of the mall's future children's playground, among other amenities.

  • East County
  • News
Children's Guardian Fund President Hal Hedley presents plaques to Mark Richmond from Furniture Warehouse and Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children First. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Bridging the gap

The Children's Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Win big in two Observer contests

Starting in October, the Observer will now offer prizes for winners of the weather photo contest, sponsored by Manasota Flooring Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
Our View

At the expense of others

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Crosby
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
News Briefs

Wallenda to speak at historical marker dedication; P.J. O'Rourke to headline Tiger Bay Club event; Mote reveals more details about bayfront plan

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller crossed the finish line in 15 minutes, 48.30 seconds to win the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 20. File Photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2014
Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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