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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
Police thwart man's escape from cop car

Sarasota Police arrested a man who then slipped out of the patrol car Monday, Sept. 16.

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  • News
Alex Wright listens to his kindergarten teacher, Susan Schaefer, call out attendance.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Take Your Dad to School Day

Kindergartners and first-graders brought their dads to school Tuesday, Sept. 17, for Take Your Dad to School Day at Fruitville Elementary. Children showed fathers their work, and dads helped them complete their morning activities.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County deputies determined the call made about explosives at Fruitville Elementary yesterday evening was not a credible threat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
UPDATE: Bomb threat called in at Fruitville Elementary

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and school security investigated the incident yesterday evening.

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Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley resigned in 2011 amidst a purchasing scandal.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 17, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS: Ley speaks on Sarasota

Former Sarasota County Administrator Jim Ley urges more intense development in the region.

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The City Commission has discussed the design of the State Street garage at multiple meetings in the past four months, but commissioners are still asking for more information before making a decision.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2013
City Commission requests new garage designs

At today's City Commission meeting, commissioners revisited earlier State Street garage plans and asked the city's Urban Design Studio to prepare additional mock-ups.

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Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Turns 100

Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, has achieved a milestone for women in Marine combat units. Photo courtesy USMC.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota Marine breaks barriers

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Stout, from Sarasota, recently became the first female to hold a field officer billet for a Marine tank battalion.

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More than 100 students from Emma E. Booker Elementary enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning experiences with local scientific and cultural organizations in the spring. All expenses were paid through an Education Foundation Exploration Grant.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 16, 2013
Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

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Courtney Carpenter and MaKenzie Vonborster competed against each other in Troop 736’s boat races
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girl Scouts Fall into Fun

Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts came together Sunday, Sept. 15, at Girl Scout Camp Honi Hanta, to socialize and register for the fall season with East Manatee County Girl Scouts. Children spent the afternoon catching up with old friends and making new ones while participating in a beanbag toss, arts and crafts and other activities.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Former Sand Cay manager sentenced

Judge sentences former Sand Cay manager to three years in jail; Police arrest man for abduction attempt; Dick Vitale accepts Sports Icon Award

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Search for Sarasota County judge down to seven

The 12th Circuit Court Judicial Nominating Commission recently named seven qualified applicants for a vacancy on the Sarasota County Court.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 16, 2013
Sarasota County and Longboat Key commissioners set to meet

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss a range of topics affecting Longboat Key, including beach-renourishment plans.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2013
MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

MONDAY NEWS MASHUP: Tropical Storm Humberto

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A man led Sarasota Police on a six-mile car chase ending at the intesection of University Parkway and North Lockwood Ridge Road early Sunday, Sept. 15, after allegedly holding another man captive at gunpoint.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 16, 2013
Police arrest man after abduction attempt

The Sarasota Police Department arrested 19-year-old Dion Barnes after a six-mile chase Sunday, Sept. 15.

  • Sarasota
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Makayla Digou and Brady Colcu
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Children dressed up like pirates and embarked on a treasure hunt in celebration of 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day' Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

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