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File photo. A group of homeless people gathers across the street from Five Points Park recently.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 4, 2012
Commission discusses increase in homeless arrests

Over the past four weeks, Sarasota police have made 55 arrests in the Five Points area related to vagrancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Strawberry filled Berliners with powdered sugar were on display at the Siesta Key Farmers Market Sunday, Sept. 1.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Farmers Market

Every Sunday since October 2008 vendors and patrons have made their way out to the Siesta Village Plaza to enjoy the Siesta Key Farmers Market.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Nicole Kaney often enjoys a kale salad with dinner.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

Sarasota resident Nicole Kaney shares her dish for one of her favorite healthy foods - kale.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 4, 2012
In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

In the Kitchen with: Nicole Kaney

  • Sarasota
  • News
Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and his wife, Ann, attended the Lincoln Day Dinner in April 2007.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Romney/Ryan headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota County will host a fundraiser Sept. 20, which will feature the 2012 Republican presidential ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission meets at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. today at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 4, 2012
Town Commission discusses budget and Colony today

Longboat Key town commissioners will adopt on first reading a final 2012-13 fiscal year budget and discuss a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort extension today.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The accident occurred at approximately 6:35 a.m. yesterday. Florida Highway Patrol is still searching for the driver of the Dodge Ram.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 4, 2012
FHP investigates hit-and-run

The Labor Day accident occurred on University Parkway, near Cooper Creek Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Representatives from several landscape and maintenance companies toured Siesta Key Village in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 4, 2012
Village tour planned for maintenance firm

Siesta Key Village Maintenance Corp. Chairman Mark Smith on Friday will lead representatives from Championship Landscape Maintenance Professionals through the Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2012
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • September 3, 2012
The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

The Closet and Art Center Sarasota collaborate for a night of music and art

  • Arts + Culture
A crowd waits in the chapel for Mayor Atwell to deliver the proclamation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toale Brothers 100th Anniversary

Toale Brothers Funeral Home celebrated 100 years of business Friday, August 31, at its downtown location. Purchased in 1948 by George and Jack Toale, the company is in its third generation of Toale ownership. After a speech by Jason Toale, Mayor Suzanne Atwell delivered a proclamation, and guests enjoyed wine and food. 'What great neighbors to have for 100 years,' said Atwell in her speech.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jake Elrod and Caegan Quimby perform with Physical Plant.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota presents Once in a Blue Moon

Just as a blue moon only occurs every few years, the eclectic mix of the four bands that performed at Art Center Sarasota Friday, August 31, isn't exactly easy to stumble upon. The concert, presented by Art Center Sarasota and The Closet, featured local bands Physical Plant and The Equines, as well as traveling bands Not a Planet and Sparta Philharmonic. ACS decorated its stage with mannequins and stage lights, and guests enjoyed the music, as well as beer provided by Darwin's on Fourth.

  • Arts + Culture
Miguel Fenix shows Alex and Spencer Schurawel how to use a thermal camera.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dianne Ochiltree Book Release

Local children's author Dianne Ochiltree celebrated the release of her latest book, 'Molly, by Golly,' in style Saturday, Sept. 1. The book centers on Molly Williams, America's first female firefighter. In addition to signing copies of her book at Bookstore1Sarasota, Ochiltree posed with children and families as they explored a fire truck that was on hand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Scullers men novice entry of Koehler Cameron, Fezza Blake, Yaegers Stephen, Opitz Dylan, Gordon Gray, Johnston Trevor, Sullivan Jordan, Wolf Joshua and coxwain Hawley Dylan.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota Scullers held their annual Sarasota 5000 Sunday, Sept. 30 out at Blackburn Point Road. 19 teams participated in the regatta.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Center midfielder Malcolm Lewis attempts a shot for the Wesley Chapel Flames.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Labor Day Showcase

Hundreds of youth soccer players hit the field for the 2012 Labor Day Showcase Sept. 1 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch. More than 300 boys and girls teams, ranging in age from U9 to U18, participated in the annual tournament, which runs through Sept. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
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