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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged each of the following men with exposure of sexual organs, which is a misdemeanor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Seven men arrested for indecent exposure

Sarasota County deputies arrested seven men who exposed themselves to undercover detectives after a three-day operation at Casperson Beach Park.

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Janice Landauer and Sandy Cowing. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Attendees get the scoop at luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 29, at the boutique.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Holy days begin

Temple Emanu-El has been preparing for the High Holy Day season, which began Wednesday evening and concludes at sundown Saturday, Sept. 14.

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police seized cocaine and marijuana from a residence on the 1900 block of Central Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 4.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Search warrant ends with drug bust

Sarasota Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized marijuana and cocaine.

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Maj. Jim Lilly, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, has led a transformation at the Sarasota County Jail that has kept the inmate population 44% below a 2005 estimate. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Jail debate sees commuted sentence

Diversion programs at the Sarasota County Jail have led to smarter incarcerations, smaller inmate populations and saved the county the cost of building a new jail - for now.

  • Sarasota
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Parking has been free for a year-and-a-half at the Palm Avenue garage, but the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city’s parking division.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

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Flooding occurred after a short rainstorm Wednesday, Aug. 28, on U.S. 301, just north of Fruitville Road. Photo by Leslie Gnaegy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2013
Officials address flood of concern

In addition to the steady, heavy rain Sarasota has seen over the past few weeks, other natural conditions are contributing to the area's frequent flooding.

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Tigers are one of a variety of big cats and other exotic animals housed at the Big Cat Habitat, located at 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Big Cat Habitat issues 'claw' for help

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on Sarasota County's radar for three years, but owners say little has been done.

  • Sarasota
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The proposed structure for 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. will include three transient accommodation units on the second floor, along with a ground-floor retail space. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Retail and rentals on tap for the Village

Plans for a combination retail-rental building on the former site of Napoli's restaurant in the Siesta Key Village have hit a snag.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

SKVA meeting wrap-up; Sarasota City Commission meeting wrap-up

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy seeks charter approval for middle school

The School District is reviewing a charter application for Sarasota Military Academy Prep, a military-based middle school that would prepare students for military high school.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Village Association praises plans for Siesta Key trolley

The SCAT-operated trolley service for Siesta Key will run seven days a week in 30- and 60-minute intervals.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioners agreed to raise the property tax rate for the first time since 2010, when the commission raised the tax rate 25.8%, from 1.5 mills to 1.8872 mills.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Commission approves 10% millage increase; Brenner won't seek another term; Masked man robs Sarasota McDonald's; Sarasota Police seek robbery suspect

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
My View: Sadly, Americans are apathetic again

Doesn't anyone care anymore about our soldiers still fighting against a savage and determined enemy?

  • Sarasota
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