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U.S. Marshalls captured 29-year-old Sarasota fugitive Oliver Locke in Huntington Beach, Calif. Aug. 15.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota fugitive arrested in California

U.S. Marshalls arrested 29-year-old Sarasota fugitive Oliver Locke in Huntington Beach, Calif. Thursday, Aug. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chris Caswell, Dan Gagne and Ron Shields
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Networking at Noon luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Bridge Street Bistro. Longboat Key Dental's new owner Dr. Michael O'Neil sponsored the luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
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Fifth graders Dru Cappar, Josh Streitmatter, Blaze the mascot, Paige Palmer and Faith Rice
  • By Sarasota Christian School
  • August 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Day Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School students were welcomed back Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a red carpet, music in the halls, games and photo ops with Blaze the school mascot. Students settled into their classrooms and participated in team building exercises to strengthen relationships with classmates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years, but a step towards its eventual sale and development was taken Monday, Aug. 12.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Quay property for sale

After years of litigation, the bayfront land at Fruitville Road and U.S. 41 is on the market - with an asking price of as much as $40 million.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue had a 5% increase in total call volume for the first six months of 2013.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 15, 2013
Fire Rescue emergency medical calls increase 12.6%

Longboat Key Fire Rescue treated three major trauma patients, five major cardiac emergencies and six major stroke emergencies in the first six months of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
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Sen. Nancy Detert walks with Gov. Rick Scott at Nathan Benderson Park, as he tours the facility and watches the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships being held there.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
Governor tours rowing facility

Gov. Rick Scott today visited Nathan Benderson Park as the venue welcomed rowers for the 2013 USRowing Masters National Championships, which run through Aug. 18.

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Imagine School at Palmer Ranch first-grade teacher Sarah Walsh sticks months of the year over the colorful calendar in preparation for the first day of school Monday, Aug. 19.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 15, 2013
Preparing for the school year

Teachers gear up for back to school with some finishing touches.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 2013 Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship recipients
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Scholarship Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation presented academic scholarships to 25 recipients during its annual scholarship breakfast Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside dining room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 2013 Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Recipients
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 15, 2013
Kiwanis Scholarship Breakfast

The Kiwanis Foundation presented academic scholarships to 25 recipients during their annual scholarship breakfast on Thursday, August 15 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

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  • News
Sarasota Police believe the unidentified man in this picture is responsible for a July 23 burglary in the Palm Avenue Parking Garage.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota Police seek downtown burglary suspect

Detectives have released a photo of the man believed to be responsible for a July 23 vehicle burglary in the Palm Avenue Garage.

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Molly Klauber and Ethan Biter. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 15, 2013
Going to the chapel ...

Sarasota resident Ethan Biter proposed to his now-fiance, Molly Klauber, in late June on a private cruise in the Bahamas.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota wedding planner Nicole Kaney put the wedding together, and 60 guests traveled to Sarasota to partake in the festivities.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota taps into its inner diva

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Low-speed vehicles like the ones operated by Siesta Key Freeride are only permitted on roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or below.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 15, 2013
Low-speed vehicle debate set to accelerate

County officials will discuss controversial proposals to open Siesta Key roads to vehicles limited to no more than 25 mph during an Aug. 20 meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The proposed site of the Embassy Suites is currently occupied by Lubé, a kitchen- design and furniture store. No zoning adjustments would be necessary for the hotel to be constructed, according to Jim Bridges, who is behind the proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Hotel finds its 'suite' spot

The latest in a series of planned downtown hotel developments, the 200-room, 18-story Embassy Suites would be built at Second Street and North Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Despite signs indicating otherwise, the city no longer uses the parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street to supply public parking near Burns Court — a move that has upset some business owners in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Burns Square tenants bemoan loss of lot

After the city allowed its lease of a Burns Square parking lot to expire, business and property owners in the area are demanding a solution to parking problems.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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