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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • April 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Dinner guests Barbara Gochman and Joan Halpern
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Who Dunnit? Sarasota Bay Club residents on the case

Sarasota Bay Club residents are on the case at 'Murder at the Opera' dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Draper
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
Student Spotlight: STEPHANIE DRAPER

Riverview High School senior Stephanie Draper's interest in dentistry didn't begin in a dentist's office - it began on the ocean.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth-graders at Temple Beth Sholom School experienced life as pioneers Tuesday, April 16, after studying and learning about pioneers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Pint-sized pioneers; Community cleanup; Little Einsteins; Painting positivity

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 15E at 50 Central Ave. has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,035 square feet of living area. It sold for $875,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 25, 2013
Home in Harbor Acres sells for $3,776,200

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Rainer and Debora Blomster, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1540 Hillview Drive to Jeffery Kints, of Ontario, Canada, for $3,776,200.

  • Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Frayer submitted this photo of a sunset near Beach Road, on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Weather Photo: PICTURE-PERFECT ENDING

David Frayer submitted this photo of a sunset near Beach Road, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves Walmart plan

Four commissioners voted to approve a re-zone and Comprehensive Plan change for a Walmart at the intersection of Bee Ridge and Beneva roads.

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Sarasota's claim is one of the largest municipal claims in the region. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 24, 2013
City files $15 million BP claim

The 77-page civil complaint argues that Sarasota took a considerable hit in tourism revenue as a result of the spill.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Sheriff's Department searches for a wallet thief - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Deputies seek wallet thief; Residents debate groin control; SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon; Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Deputies seek wallet thief

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released photos of a man suspected of stealing a wallet from a convenience store.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County to honor emergency services workers

The Phoenix Award for saving a life is among the distinctions during an April 25 ceremony at the Sarasota County Commission chambers.

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In a 4-1 vote, city commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting people from panhandling along a public road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: City of Sarasota commission approves anti-panhandling ordinance; Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 24, 2013
New College Police collect prescription drugs

Law enforcement will be collecting unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Take-Back Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

Commissioners will listen to public comments regarding a proposal for a Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Corner of Beneva Road and Bee Ridge Road this afternoon.

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