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Dr. Bassam Altajar, left, and his family have lived in the United States for 20 years. Altajar's three sisters still live in Damascus, Syria, within earshot of the Syrian Civil War's front lines. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 12, 2013
Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

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  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2013
Downtown businesses seek to combat vagrancy issue

The Downtown Improvement District and merchants along Main Street are considering bringing in additional security to ward off vagrancy troubles.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

SKA talks future events, island issues at meeting; Palm and Main intersection closed for construction

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City Manager Tom Barwin and Parking Division Manager Mark Lyons went to last Thursday’s meeting to hear from people in Burns Square and to try to develop a plan going forward.
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  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2013
City searches for Burns Square parking solutions

City officials met with Burns Square stakeholders last week to discuss options to offset the loss of a parking lot, but some people aren't satisfied with the response.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • September 12, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2013
Sidelines

Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two; Injuries hamper Thunder; ODA digs out win; Sarasota Christian nets win over Southeast

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Sahar Muhammad
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
Behind the lens: Children of 9/11

Sept. 11, 2001, will forever be remembered as a day of tragedy and resilience in the history of the United States. Listen to voices of this generation speak about what 9/11 means to them and how they learn about it.

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This home at 1545 Mallard Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $926,200.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $926,200

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
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David Frayer submitted this thunderstorm photo, taken near Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 11, 2013
Requiem for a pub crawl

Requiem for a pub crawl

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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • September 11, 2013
Airbnb floats my boat

Airbnb floats my boat

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Students from Booker High School and Sarasota Military Academy shared their thoughts on how 9/11 is remembered and taught in the classroom
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
VIDEO: Children of 9/11

The Observer interviewed students, teachers and a military veteran on how 9/11 is remembered and taught in the classroom. Watch our video to hear what they had to say.

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Octavio Ortiz was most recently the general manager of The Shops at Willow Bend, in Plano, Texas, also a Taubman project.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 11, 2013
Mega mall names general manager

Taubman Centers has named Octavio Ortiz the general manager of The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open Oct. 16, 2014.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota Christian nets win

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-12, 25-8, 25-22 Sept. 9.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two

The Sarasota High boys and girls cross country teams record first- and second-place finishes, respectively, at the Fort Myers Optimist Invitational Sept. 7.

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