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Sarasota County deputies arrested 26-year-old John Tauber for driving under the influence after he crashed into a law enforcement vehicle.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2013
Deputies arrest man for early-morning DUI

John Tauber, 26, crashed his vehicle into a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office vehicle at 8 a.m. this morning.

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  • News
Girls are learning the value of philanthropy during the 30-day Match Challenge at Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 18, 2013
Girls Inc. in the midst of $150,000 matching campaign

A small group of donors have pledged $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County if the girls can match the funds in their micro society.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson expresses concerns Tuesday about a controversial proposal to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners convene

Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a range of topics, including Lido Beach renourishment and a proposed merger of SCAT and MCAT services.

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Chris Brown owns several businesses on Siesta Key, including Beach Club and The Hub Baja Grill, but he increased his presence in the city of Sarasota with the recent purchase of a Main St. building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2013
Chris Brown buys Main Street building

The Sarasota business owner, who bought the building at 1400 Main St. earlier this year, purchased an adjacent piece of property from the same owner last week.

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The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is located at 995 Riverside Drive, in Palmetto, and features fresh local fish, certified Angus beef steaks and original martinis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Riverhouse Reef & Grill

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Peter Van Der Noord and chef Ezequiel Gramajo at the Riverhouse Reef and Grill for some Gulf seafood pasta. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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The ODA volleyball team improved to 6-1 with a 3-0 victory over St. Stephen's Sept. 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2013
ODA tops St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated St. Stephen's 25-12, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22 Sept. 17.

  • East County
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Construction and manufacturing combined make up 12% of the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area economy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2013
Sarasota manufacturing industry shines in 2012

Manufacturing and construction output in Sarasota and Manatee counties outpace overall growth from 2011 to 2012, according to data released yesterday.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2013
Our town: Palm-Aire men's golf group at 'fore-front' of video

Natalie Gundrum knew just whom to call. Sylvia Goldman, 95, had asked Gundrum with help in casting a self-help video called 'Aging with Style, an Attitude Not a Number.'

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 18, 2013
Mar Vista hearing stalled again

A hearing for a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub site-plan exception request was postponed after a Longbeach Village resident raised an objection.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2013
Our View: Flood insurance: catastrophe

Politicians do a lot of dumb things in this country.

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"You can impact not only your children's generation, but your grandchildren's generation, so that one day, no one will have to hear the words, 'You have cancer.'"
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 18, 2013
The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society

Dave Strickland is the board chairman of the Manatee County American Cancer Society. Read more about him and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

  • Siesta Key
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The Ice House is the exhibition space for Alfstad& Productions, and plans to launch a season of exhibitions and events beginning in November.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2013
Sept. 17: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary; City Commission requests new garage designs; School board votes to adopt budget tonight; Contemporary art exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested 22-year-old Peter Mohr Monday Sept. 16, for exploitation of the elderly.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest man for stealing from grandmother

Detectives arrested 22-year-old Peter Mohr Monday, Sept. 16, for making fraudulent transactions with his grandmother's credit cards.

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Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub goes over obstacles to North Trail development at Tuesday's Sarasota Association of Realtors Commercial Investment Division general membership meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2013
Realtor breakfast highlights future of downtown, North Trail

The Commercial Investment Division of the Sarasota Association of Realtors hosted a breakfast Tuesday morning, where city staff outlined plans for downtown.

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  • By Robin Rose
  • September 17, 2013
My View: On bullying

If a girl is never told that she's fantastic, creative, has ingenuity and is loved by those around her, what kind of future can she be expected to pursue?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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