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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 9, 2011
County Sheriff's Office concludes Operation to Stop Impaired Driving

Deputies of Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 drivers who were under the influence.

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Braden River quarterback Steven Ross looks for an open receiver downfield during the first half.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2011
Photos of the week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

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A dedication ceremony for a World Trade Center steel beam memorial will be held 8:30 a.m. Sept 11 at the Sarasota Police Station, 2099 Adams Lane.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 9, 2011
Memorial dedications this weekend

The city of Sarasota will dedicate two memorials on Sept. 11 in front of the Sarasota Police Station.

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Read the top Cops Corner from all of Observers this week.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories that ran this week.

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Taking Back Lives is helping to build schools in Malawi, Africa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2011
Non-profit hosts re:play conference

East County non-profit Taking Back Lives will host a multimedia-driven youth conference Saturday.

  • East County
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Manatee County authorities have ended a three-week crack down of traffic violations with multiple DUI, felony and other arrests to show for their efforts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 9, 2011
Authorities crack down on DUIs

The traffic unit of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office recently conducted a DUI Enforcement Wave that resulted in 30 DUI arrests.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 9, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Gillette Bauer, Susan Pacer and Sofia Mascorro send their Life Savers race car zooming across a table.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Life Saver Race Car Day

Out-Of-Door Academy fourth-graders built cars out of Life Savers candy for a fun-filled race activity.

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Heather Hooper’s gloved hand full of trash found during the Barefoot Wine Beach Cleanup Thursday, Sept. 8, at Ted Sperling Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Barefoot Wine Beach Cleanup

Barefoot Wine held a beach cleanup from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Ted Sperling Park. Around 20 people came out to help clean the beach and park areas. After the cleanup the participants were invited to head over to Daiquiri Deck on St. Armands for some wine and free appetizers.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

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Residents spoke in favor and against the millage increase and the budget.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2011
Manatee School Board adopts budget

The Manatee County School Board on Thursday adopted a $598 million budget.

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Ghandi got lots of love from members of the local Chambers of Commerce. See more photos in the East Meets West photo gallery.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: PICTURE PURR-FECT

Ghandi is a tiger cub that lives at the Big Cat Habitat.

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Firefighters believe the cause is an air-conditioning unit.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 8, 2011
Florida Cancer Specialists building evacuated

Florida Cancer Specialists at 1970 Golf St. was evacuated around 2 p.m. because of a haze in the building. Firefighters believe the cause is an air-conditioning unit.

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A car caught on fire at the intersection of Bahia Vista and U.S. 41, slowing traffic Thursday afternoon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2011
Car fire on Bahia Vista and US 41

A car caught on fire at the intersection of Bahia Vista and U.S. 41, slowing traffic Thursday afternoon. No one was injured.

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Several schools are holding special events in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 8, 2011
East County schools remember 9/11

Several East County schools this week are holding special events to commemorate the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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