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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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Fish killed by red tide washed up on Blind Pass Beach, which is part of Manasota Key, the southernmost, Sarasota County-owned beach. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
County staff cleaning up fish kill

Sarasota County maintenance employees were working Friday morning to clean up Blind Pass Beach, where fish killed by red tide had washed up.

  • Siesta Key
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The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 14, 2011
Attempted stabbing reported on Siesta Key

A 24-year-old Sarasota man has been charged with aggravated assault after reportedly trying to stab another man shortly after 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, outside the 7-11 store at 5232 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
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Joan and Joe Vilasi came to eat with their 6-year-old grandson, Joseph, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis Grandparents Lunch

More than 300 grandparents enjoyed lunch at Willis Elementary School Oct. 13 as the school hosted a special Grandparents Lunch.

  • East County
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Dawn Mays, Sharon Lowenstein and Suzanne Koscho
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 13, 2011
Deputies apprehend robbery suspects after car chase

Early this morning Manatee County deputies responded to a robbery call at 5200 33rd St. east, in Bradenton, that led to a car chase on Interstate 75.

  • East County
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

  • Longboat Key
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Superintendent Lori White hands over a lunch tray Thursday, Oct. 13, at Gulf Gate Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 13, 2011
School officials help serve National School Lunch Week

A variety of guest lunch servers including principals, school board members, and district administrators, helped out at various Sarasota County school cafeterias.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham, December 2005. File Photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Shark bite survivor and friends tell story to the 'Today' show

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham told the story of his recent shark attack on an NBC 'Today' show segment.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioner Hal Lenobel holds one of two at-large seats.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Commissioners Lenobel, Zunz seek re-election

The Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office certified candidate petitions for Commissioners Hal Lenobel and Patricia Zunz.

  • Longboat Key
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Kaitlin Folsom, 11, sang a solo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Choir Concert

Choir students at Haile Middle School brought American classics to life during the "Haile to the Red, White and Blue: An Evening of American Music" Oct. 12 at the school.

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Jodi Rawlings with Kim Parrado
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Martini Spa-tini

Manatee Cancer Center on Oct. 12 hosted its first "Pink Martini Spa-tini" event at the Cancer Support Community. Festivities included free makeovers, mini manicures, spray tanning, chair massages, pink martinis and hors d'oeuvres and more.

  • East County
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Those who live and work near Selby Five Points Park say that crime has been reduced and that transients are virtually non-existent since the city removed six benches from the park three months ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2011
City to revisit Five Points benches

The majority of downtown residents and business leaders agree that the atmosphere in Selby Five Points Park has improved since benches were removed three months ago.

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Bill Waddill, with Kimley-Horn Associates, discusses the Main Street streetscape project Monday with Sarasota residents.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2011
Public gives input on project

Residents and business owners made recommendations for a downtown Main Street renovation project Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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The temporary roundabout on Honore Avenue at Bahia Vista Street has been converted back to a traffic signal.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2011
Intersection roadwork sees completion

Construction on the intersection of Honore Avenue and Bahia Vista Street is nearing completion. A temporary roundabout has been removed.

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