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  • September 30, 2013
Armed man robs 7-Eleven Sunday morning

Armed man robs 7-Eleven Sunday morning

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Sarasota Police arrested a couple for burglary of an unoccupied dwelling Friday, Sept. 27, after a short standoff.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 30, 2013
Couple arrested for burglary

Sarasota Police arrested a 28-year-old man and his girlfriend for allegedly breaking into the man's mother's home on Flores Avenue Friday, Sept. 27.

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Margaret Barbieri, Dan Creason and Barbara Epperson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2013
Sarasota Ballet Season Kick-Off Brunch

Sarasota Ballet Season Kick-Off Brunch

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Mike Evans and David Marsh
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: National Plug in Day: Electrify the Island

In celebration of National Plug in Day, Mote Marine hosted 'Electrify the Island' Sunday, Sept. 29.

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Josh Wertheim, Daniel Tullidge, Amanda Smith, Sasha Fields and Brian Goodrich
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Block Party

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group celebrated its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Sept. 28 with a downtown block party. Members and guests enjoyed drinks and live music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Hendrix
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

Area crews and fans gathered Saturday, Sept. 28, for the fifth-annual Sarasota 5000 Regatta at Blackburn Point.

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Booker High running back Marlon Mack rushed for 251 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Tornadoes defense stands tall

The Booker High football team forced two turnovers and blocked an extra point attempt to hold on and beat Braden River 20-18 in non-district action Sept. 27.

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The Cardinal Mooney football team is now 3-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 28, 2013
Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss

The Cardinal Mooney football team suffered its first loss of the season after being shutout 43-0 by Tampa Catholic Sept. 27.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 22 - Sept. 29

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

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Marlene Blalock and Dannie Sherrill
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

Lawyers and Legends - Get Back and Give Back

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Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill and Darla Furst with Conservative Talk Show Host Sean Hannity
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Statesman of the Year

The Republican Party of Sarasota honors Sean Hannity at The Statesman of the Year September 27 at Van Wezel Perofrming Arts Hall.

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The Sarasota Republican Club debated about the 2050 Comprehensive Development Plan Thursday, Sept. 26, at Marina Jack during a panel discussion.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2013
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: UPDATE: Klauber to receive $3 million consultant settlement; Superintendent recommends firing five administrators; The Good News: Rebecca Lockwood of Forty Carrots Family Center

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged Andrew Brandt, 27, with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
Man travels to Sarasota for sex with minor

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 27-year-old married man who allegedly posed as a 17-year-old online.

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  • News
When traffic begins to pick up on the Ringling Bridge that's a sure sign season is starting in Sarasota
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 27, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Signs that season has started in Sarasota

'Tis the season in Sarasota - well, almost.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 27, 2013
Lake Manatee State Park land won't be sold

Lake Manatee State Park land won't be sold

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