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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a couple for prescription drug fraud Wednesday, Aug. 21.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota firefighter arrested on drug charges

Sarasota County Firefighter/Paramedic Claiborne Moulton and his wife, Shannon Moulton, face a total of 80 charges for prescription drug fraud.

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Lift Station 87 is largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, but a new engineering firm was brought on board to determine how to finish the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota hires new engineer for Lift Station 87

The City Commission brought aboard a new firm to engineer the oft-delayed lift station in Luke Wood Park, which has already cost the city $7 million.

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The special City Commission meeting to consider this proposal for the State Street garage will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 29, at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2013
State Street Garage could get hotel, residential space

The City Commission will consider a proposal to amplify the mixed-use aspect of the State Street parking garage.

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Alinari residents had become accustomed to the greenspace near their building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2013
Condo buys adjacent land to preserve its greenspace

The Alinari Condominium Association bought more than 54,000 square feet of land adjacent to its property to gain control of future development on that parcel.

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Frances Rice, Sarasota resident and chairman of the National Black Republican Association, with former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Photo courtesy of the NBRA.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 22, 2013
Black Republicans call for president's impeachment

A Sarasota-based black Republican group is pushing for President Obama's removal from office, citing Benghazi, NSA spying and illegal wiretaps as the top grievances.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2013
Our view: Rowing with subsidies

Government subsidies, aka taxpayer funds, for economic development are bad business. Bad business for elected officials to practice.

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  • Opinion
Sarasota County School Board Superintendent Lori White (left) and School Board member Jane Goodwin discuss school renovations at Tuesday’s monthly work session.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 22, 2013
School Board reports savings on renovation projects

The Sarasota County School Board kicked off the new school year with some good news - all facility renovation projects are on time and under budget.

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About 50 people attended a county meeting to discuss whether LSVs should be allowed on a quarter-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 22, 2013
Siesta residents drive low-speed vehicle debate

Residents squared off at a county meeting to discuss the presence of a controversial type of vehicle on Siesta roads.

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Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

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  • Neighbors
Ian Arov, 5, organizes coins into separate areas depending on their value. He tells kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady the value of each coin.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 22, 2013
Teachers ease transition for incoming students

When Goldie Feldman Academy's kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady paid a visit to new student Ian Arov, 5, in his Siesta Key home, Ian shook her hand as if he were an adult.

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Abigail Oakes plans to always stay involved in community service in some capacity. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 22, 2013
New College student keeps her eyes on philanthropy

Abigail Oakes is a busy college student with a drive and passion for community service.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

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T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a sunrise over Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota: Weather photo

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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  • Neighbors
Unit 801 at 420 Beach Road has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,699 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 22, 2013
A condominium in Siesta Gulf View sells for $1.6 million

A condominium in Siesta Gulf View tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Real Estate
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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • August 21, 2013
This Week is Sinfully Sweet and Cozy

This Week is Sinfully Sweet and Cozy

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