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An unnamed witness snapped pictures of a man disturbing a Casey Key sea turtle nest Aug. 13.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 3, 2013
Man arrested for possessing sea turtle

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested 21-year-old man Sunday, who may be connected to a nest disturbance on Casey Key.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 1, 2013
Sarasota Police discover apparent murder-suicide

Sarasota Police detectives believe a 35-year-old woman shot her child and then turned the weapon on herself before 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, on the 4000 block of Old Bradenton Road.

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Senior and band captain of Booker High School Chelse Russ warms up before the half time show.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School v Sarasota High School

Booker High School faced off Sarasota High School Friday, Aug. 30, on their home turf at Booker. Fans cheered on their schools that have been rivals for years.

  • Sarasota
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Local families came out to protest the Muslim Brotherhood.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 30, 2013
Anti-Muslim Brotherhood protests on bayfront

Area supporters of the current Egyptian government gathered Friday afternoon on the bayfront to protest the Muslim Brotherhood and the United States' involvement in Egypt.

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Mayor Jim Brown declined an invitation to meet with a police officer and union representative this week.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2013
Aug. 30: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Vehicle burglaries hit one Lakewood Ranch street; TAC unit nabs burglars; City scraps State Street garage proposals; Town and police union at odds over new contract

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Steve Arvey will perform a free blues concert 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
Weekends Best Bet: Steve Arvey Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sunsets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

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  • Neighbors
Deputies arrested Michael Molner, 19, on three felony counts of burglary Aug. 30.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 30, 2013
TAC unit nabs burglars

The Sarasota Sheriff's covert surveillance unit, operating off a tip Thursday, arrested three burglars in the act.

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The ODA volleyball team improved to 2-0 with a 3-0 victory over Southeast Aug. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2013
Lady Thunder cruise past Lady Seminoles

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Southeast 25-15, 25-10, 25-17 Aug. 29.

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City staff recommended a 10-story mixed-use retail/residential/hotel space at the State Street garage, but the City Commission never truly considered the project due to legal issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2013
City scraps State Street garage proposals

At a special meeting Thursday to consider proposals for retail space at the garage, city attorney Robert Fournier raised concerns about potential procedural issues.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2013
Old School Bar and music venue coming to Main Street

After spending 17 years as the bartender at the Resort at the Longboat Key Club, Karl Raffurty is opening Old School Bar & Grill with the help of a Nashville business owner.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

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Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga, Hayley Wielgus and Aynne Manning
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Summer Salon Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Designing Women Boutique. Hayley Wielgus, anchor of ABC-7 News Sunrise and Noon spoke at the event.

  • Sarasota
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Someone has been shooting local businesses with a BB or pellet gun, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for help in finding them.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 29, 2013
Deputies investigate criminal mischief

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about damage to local businesses caused by a BB gun.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER.

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The gallery at GWIZ has been closed to the public since September 2012, according to City Manager Tom Barwin, which has opened the door for the city to terminate its lease with the museum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 29, 2013
GWIZ in default of lease

A letter sent last week by City Manager Tom Barwin states the children's science museum has 30 days to address violations or the lease may be terminated.

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