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Police evacuated the Walgreens at 3535 N. Tamiami Trail while an object outside is examined by explosives experts.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 18, 2018
Sarasota Police determine pressure cooker found near store is harmless

Object near Walgreens on North Tamiami Trail at Myrtle Street looks like a pressure cooker, police said.

  • Sarasota
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Angeline Scottien, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission talks about coyotes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 17, 2018
Longboat coyotes smart, hard to trap, expert said

Attacks on humans are rare.

  • Longboat Key
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A Bradenton was killed in a one-car motorcycle crash Saturday night.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck

Bradenton motorcyclist dies in one-vehicle wreck in University Park

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A string of car burglaries hit two Lakewood Ranch area parks on Saturday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 16, 2018
Car burglars hit Lakewood Ranch parks

Four families at Lakewood Ranch sporting events have their windows smashed and possessions stolen.

  • East County
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Peggy O'Donnell makes a donation at the Publix on Bay Street.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Salvation Army hopes for late-season push at kettles

Season-to-date totals in Sarasota and Manatee counties are below those of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of Federation of Longboat Key Condominiums learn about red tide.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 15, 2018
Longboat group calls for red tide czar

The state needs to do more to fight red tide.

  • Longboat Key
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Dozens of protesters gathered near the Unconditional Surrender statue for the demonstration.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2018
Bayfront rally calls for action on red tide

Hands Along the Water wants to keep people focused on the issue — and potential solutions.

  • Sarasota
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Town Commissioner Jim Brown and Susan Phillips at their bell-ringing station.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 15, 2018
On Longboat, Red Kettle volunteerism has a certain ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key rallies volunteers every year to ring the bell for the Salvation Army's kettle campaign. This year, 104 volunteers filled 224 time slots.

  • Longboat Key
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Dustin Dahlquist has been in Manatee County schools for 21 years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
New principal named at Lakewood Ranch High

Dustin Dahlquist named to Lakewood's top post.

  • East County
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Rough weather is on the way.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 14, 2018
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee counties

Rough weather heading toward area from gulf; alert valid until 10 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 14, 2018
Super recognition for teachers in Lakewood Ranch

Kiwanis program highlights importance of McNeal teachers.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with other law enforcement agencies on investigating the threats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota police investigate bomb threats

The Police Department has received reports of email threats regarding several city businesses, but officials believe the public is not in danger.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • December 13, 2018
Longboat howls for coyote solutions

As town sets a second batch of workshops for residents, town looks for possible destinations for relocated animals.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Gutierrez on tuba will be one of the band members to debut the piece.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Pine View gets a special song for its birthday

School's wind ensemble will perform a debut piece written just for them.

  • Sarasota
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Although a group of residents is trying to strengthen an argument to save the structure, the city this week approved a permit for the demolition of the GWIZ building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 13, 2018
GWIZ preservation battle continues

As the city moves to demolish the former Selby Library building, preservation advocates are exhausting their options to save it.

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