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The Sarasota Police Department is still working to apprehend a suspect following Thursday's shooting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota police investigate Bay Street shooting

A man shot another man during a possible attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot early Thursday morning, the Sarasota Police Department says.

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The case came to the attention of Longboat Police when an Indiana guest called on Sept. 1 to say he suspected hidden cameras were present in 623 Cedars Court, a condo which Natt owns.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat police seek tenants, possible victims in video voyeurism case

Couple reports hidden cameras in vacation rental.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 5, 2017
PR firm cancels contract with Sarasota County Schools

The firm is citing problems with the district's communications staff and allegations that it used pseudonyms to post comments on a local newspaper's website as reasons it's canceling the contract.

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Benderson Development purchased the Landings Shopping Center in January. Photo courtesy Ten-X.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 5, 2017
New restaurants coming to South Tamiami Trail shopping center

The Apollonia Mediterranean Grill just leased space at the property, and the developer presented preliminary plans for an undisclosed restaurant with a drive through to the county.

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Joe Hembree and Mark Kauffman were developing the Lemon Avenue property in conjunction with the adjacent project at 1500 State St.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
Land dispute clouds Lemon Avenue development

A developer claims the city never had the right to sell a piece of property near Paul Thorpe Park for a private project.

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Since May 15, the average City Commission meeting has taken more than an hour and a half longer than the scheduled runtime.
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  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2017
City Commission meeting lengths prompt concern

Commissioners agree their meetings are lasting too long. They just can't settle on a way to make them shorter.

  • Sarasota
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Forty scarecrows, including these, have been built for Hunsader Farms’ Pumpkin Festival, which begins Oct. 14. Connie Hunsader said keys to building scarecrows include thrift store shopping and using straw instead of hay.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2017
Hunsader Farms shows how they make their famous scarecrows each fall

You can build a scarecrow like the ones at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 4, 2017
Sarasota named No. 1 city for retirees

According to U.S. News and World Report, the city is No. 1 of 35 top cities in the country for retirement.

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Allen Parsons
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat hires new planning, building, zoning chief

Allen Parsons, who comes to Longboat Key from a position with Sarasota County, will replace Alaina Ray.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2017
Pay attention to gathering gulf storm, forecasters tell Florida

Nate could form by later today in Caribbean; threaten gulf coast by Sunday.

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Lorraine Robertson stands by a mannequin at her home she uses to display the gowns she wore ballroom dancing. "They are works of art," she said.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch woman represents Florida in Ms. Senior America Pageant

Former family physician continues to reinvent herself.

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The real Siesta Key hasn't noticed any affects from the reality show so far — but will there be more in the future?
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 4, 2017
Reality show has no impact on Siesta Key, yet

A California community that got its own reality show saw a spike in tourism traffic, but Siesta Key may not get the same thing.

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An FDOT workshop featured toy cars to provide a scaled-down model of the traffic patterns at forthcoming U.S. 41 roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2017
FDOT, city prepare for U.S. 41 roundabout construction

Three roundabouts are coming to U.S. 41, which means residents should get ready for years of construction near downtown.

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Braden River High School senior Luke Rowland is one of 16,000 semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 4, 2017
Lakewood Ranch student earns scholastic honor

Braden River High senior becomes one of 16,000 students nationally to be a semifinalist for a National Merit Scholarship.

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Natalie Way currently dead ends into an access road for the City of Bradenton's potable water aquifer storage and recovery system.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2017
Manatee commission considers Natalie Way expansion

A development application may spur conversation about a potential new north-south connector in East County.

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