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A Sheriff's Notice was put on the doors of 25 N. Pineapple at 11:10 a.m. stating that the eviction has been completed and the locks have been changed. Photo by Rodger Drouin
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 10, 2012
The Golden Apple closes for business

Sarasota County Sheriff's office has given the Golden Apple Theatre an eviction notice and changed the locks on the doors of the building.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 10, 2012
Ringling Picnic food trucks to return

The popular downtown dining destination will open for business Tuesday, Sept. 11

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Ja Juan Pollock. No. 3, bolts down the field as Sam Johnson, No. 44, tries to catch him Friday, Sept. 7.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview vs. Manatee

The Riverview Rams hosted the Manatee Hurricanes Friday, Sept. 7 at the Ram Bowl. The Rams 49-7 lost to the nationally ranked Hurricanes.

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Ann Friedman, Mark Steinwachs and Suzanne Atwell
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 7, 2012
ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

ALSO's 20th Anniversary Gala

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Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 7, 2012
Sept. 7: Daily Headlines Video

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Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton makes fellow Commissioner Joe Barbetta laugh after identifying non-native flora in a rendering.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 7, 2012
Thaxton tapped by Venice charity

The three-term Sarasota County Commissioner will start work as director of community investment for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation Monday.

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The Lakewood Ranch Mustangs hope to build off of last week's 21-7 victory over rival Braden River Pirates.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 7, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Sept. 7

Tonight's games include Sarasota at Palmetto, Riverview vs. Mantee, Lakewood Ranch at Southeast and Braden River vs. North Port. Read more in our "Friday Night Clash."

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District 72 State Representative candidate Liz Alpert with Mathew Wilson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

Incumbent State Representatives and their challengers faced off at the regular Tiger Bay Club luncheon Thursday, Sept. 6 at Michael's on East. Senator Lisa Carlton moderated the event before guests enjoyed a meal.

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As customers made their way into the store they were given a lei and a shopping cart.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Day at Trader Joe's

Hundreds of people lined up outside of Trader Joe's Friday, Sept. 7 to be part of the opening day celebration of the new store. People traveled from all over to stock up on some of their favorite Trader Joe's items including Joe's O's and Charles Shaw wine.

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Join Mallory Gnaegy and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 6, 2012
Sept. 6: Daily Headlines Video

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Teresa Tyrrell, Vicki Vega, Heather Kasten and Robin Parsons pose with the Broken Egg's mascot, Eggwina.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual East meets West Expo

Hundreds of people attended the fourth annual East meets West Expo Wednesday, Sept. 5, at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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City Manager Tom Barwin attended his first City Commission meeting Tuesday on a day that started early and ran late.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Barwin's Big Day

Computer-less and still unpacking, the new city manager takes the helm on his first day.

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Russ Hartvigsen
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Our Town 9.06.12

World War II vet receives new ride; Sarasota Observer announces changes

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 6, 2012
Police make 55 vagrancy-related arrests

The installation of a second camera downtown to monitor problems with the homeless population could lead to additional arrests.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 6, 2012
Briefs 9.06.12

Beach assessment planned for Friday; Community Center celebrates first year; Brown bucks county requests

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