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Individuals who are homeless can currently go to the Salvation Army on 10th Street for two meals a day and to receive services.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 15, 2017
County takes steps to reduce homelessness

The commission passed its Quality of Life Ordinance, and approved two contracts with the Salvation Army and the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness.

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Dental assistant Ashley Cestero and Dr. Gregory Meadows of Meadows Family Dentistry performed dental extractions and fillings during this year’s Remote Area Medical at Manatee Technical College.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 15, 2017
Healthy turnout for RAM at Manatee Technical College

Third annual event provides 947 people with free medical care.

  • East County
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A still image from the video Wayne Natt allegedly took of unsuspecting AirBnB tenants in his Longboat Key Condo, courtesy of Longboat Police Department.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat moves to confiscate home in suspected voyeurism case

The town's police department seeks seizure of the home of a man accused of filming AirBnB tenants without their permission.

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Ruth Slotnick walks her dog from her home off Grand Point Avenue to its intersection with Honore Avenue. There, she was struck by a car two years ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Honore traffic hazards cause concern

Residents start petition to oppose a proposed development.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2017
Early voting opens Nov. 25 for Democrats in District 72 primary

Three locations will open for a week of daily voting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Turtles track busy season on Longboat

As far as Longboat Key records go, turtles broke the one they set for themselves in 2016.

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Jack Wilson, 80, has served on Longboat Key's code enforcement board for two years, he says.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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Matt Eastman scoops out freshly made orange creamsicle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Ice cream business scoops up fun

East County entrepreneur seems to have ice cream business licked.

  • East County
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Romeo is recovering in an enclosure at Birds of Paradise, where he will spend the next 30 to 60 days as he heals from his injury and subsequent surgeries. Birds of Paradise Founder Debbie Huckaby lures him with food.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2017
Shot peacock returns to Paradise

Romeo shot, but returns to his true love, Juliet.

  • East County
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Irwin Pastor, 75, spent most of his life in the Pepsi business.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
At-large commissioner in the race for re-election

Irwin Pastor, a second-term at-large commissioner, says he wants to finish what he's started

  • Longboat Key
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A conceptual layout for Unicorp National Developments proposed resort on the 17.6-former site of the Colony.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Colony unit owner: I want my condos

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood was the only one to reject the new agreement with Unicorp National Development last week.

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The county and the property owners have been going back and forth on this small stretch of Beach Road since 1992.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • November 14, 2017
County to purchase one of two disputed Beach Road properties

The County Commission voted to purchase the property at 162 Beach Road, but the county and the owners of the 168 Beach Road property have yet to reach an agreement.

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The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2017
Sarasota shooting reclassified as traffic dispute

Detectives say a Lakewood Ranch man was shot in self defense.

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