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Midnight Pass was flowed freely before it was closed to protect private property from its unpredictable movement in 1983. Courtesy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 27, 2012
Judge sets Midnight Pass trial date

Without action from U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich or a settlement, the Midnight Pass Society will take Sarasota County and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to court in 2014.

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"I am very much looking forward to running again," Atwell said in an interview earlier this month.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 27, 2012
Atwell to hold campaign kickoff

Mayor Suzanne Atwell is seeking re-election in March.

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The two-sided flyer provides information about rip tides, which can trap even strong swimmers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 26, 2012
Fire Department launches water safety campaign

The department urges managers and association presidents to post a flyer with information about rip tides on their properties.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 26, 2012
Churches unite to celebrate Thanksgiving

Christian Retreat and The Source Church hosted a community Thanksgiving dinner.

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The temporary Gulf Gate Library location will be adjacent to JC Penny in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 26, 2012
Gulf Gate Library move announced

Sarasota County library officials expect the Gulf Gate Library to close its current location in December and open in Westfield Sarasota Square Mall in January.

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Once installed, the new shade structure will cover the small children's playground (ages 5-12), as well as the music area, providing relief from the sun.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 26, 2012
Payne Park playground closes for upgrade

Playground will close Nov. 26 to Dec. 14 for the installation of a shade structure.

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Witnesses report a man entered the store around 7 p.m., pointed a knife at the cashier and demanded money from the register.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2012
Sheriff's Office seeks assistance in identifying armed robber

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is asking for assistance in identifying an armed suspect who robbed a cashier at Beall's Outlet on 4084 Cattlemen Road Friday, Nov. 23.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 26, 2012
Nov. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gulf Gate Library to relocate in January; Payne Park closed for upgrade; LBK Fire Department launches water safety campaign; churches unite for Thanksgiving feast

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Town attorney David Persson provided an outline moving forward after a judge's ruling mandates clarifications to the town's codes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 26, 2012
Town attorney offers legal analysis

The redevelopment of properties such as the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort are in limbo until the town makes revisions to its outline development process.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 23, 2012
Nov. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Siesta Key burglary suspect faces additional charges, Carpenter in as new Manatee County School Board leader, Weekend Best Bets, www.deali-o.com

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Downtown Sarasota Village Lighting of the Trees

Celebrate the first annual lighting of the trees event this Saturday.

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Deputies found an awl, a tool designed for leather stitching, after searching a car linked to Rene Jose Sanchez, who was charged with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Burglary of a Vehicle, and Grand Theft in September.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2012
Burglary suspect linked to other crimes

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Rene Jose Sanchez with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card in connection with Siesta Key vehicle burglaries.

  • Siesta Key
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Gilly the Shark, aka Santa Jaws, with Mote Public Relations Coordinator Hayley Rutger.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Santa Jaws arrives at Mote

The Mote Marine Mascot, Gilly, will show his holiday spirit tomorrow and the first three Saturdays in December.

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Karen Carpenter, new Manatee County school board chairman, acknowledged the challenge ahead.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 23, 2012
Karen Carpenter was unanimously voted the board's new leader Nov. 20

Karen Carpenter was unanimously voted the board's new leader Nov. 20.

  • East County
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Members of Team Nail It huddled with excitement, before the start of their next match-up.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Bowl

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the school's annual Turkey Bowl competition Nov. 20.

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