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Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

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Colin Kleinkopf, Grayson Schrantz, Bailey Pecor, Aaron Cook, Brittany Larson and Alexandria Twigg
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD 16th Annual Celebration

Community Youth Development of Sarasota held their 16th annual celebration, Thursday, May 3, at the Van Wezel.

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Miko Hosaka and Darby Pursifull of DaSaka Salon pose with Jeffery Kin before the show, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre "Meet and Mingle"

The Players Theatre held a special reception of Rosemary District businesses and organizations, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Dawn Epstein, Debbie Dannheisser and Denise Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 5, 2012
'Cirque du Gold'

'Cirque du Gold'

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The Show Choir helped to open the show with Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pops and Jazz 2012

The Booker High School Music Department came together to put on quite a show, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium. The Pops and Jazz 2012 show was directed by Ned J. Rosenblatt and featured performances by the show choir, vocal jazz ensemble and the jazz ensemble.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2012
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Photos taken from the Venice home. Hundreds of animals were removed from the facility. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
UPDATE: Animal hoarding investigation being conducted

Animal Services has removed an estimated 263 small dogs from a Venice home over the past couple days.

  • Sarasota
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MTO's newest mural depicts a doctor in sunglasses holding up a stethoscope.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2012
Artist MTO's newest project sparks more controversy

MTO's new mural on the north wall of Sarasota Architectural Salvage appears to be a response to the recent removal of his controversial 'Fast Life' mural.

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Animal Services is in the process of medically evaluating, treating and clearing the animals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
Sarasota County Animal Services removes hundreds of animals from home

The animals are currently being medically evaluated and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services. Approximately 250 animals were removed yesterday from a Venice home.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport had a surplus of $1 million in the past fiscal year. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Airport lands in the black

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is flying high with a promise to be debt free in 2014. However, it is also waving goodbye to a popular carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
L&S Partners LLC owns the mortgage note on the 23,948-square -foot Morton’s Plaza at 1924 S. Osprey Ave. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Sean Roth
  • May 3, 2012
Libby's owner to acquire buildings

Stephen Seidensticker and his business partner, Lemuel Sharp, are buying four Hillview buildings out of foreclosure.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Developers want an end to interchange

Two years after the County Commission voted down an interchange concept, the plan is still on the table. The commission has urged faster staff response.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Counties want to create trained workforce

Sarasota and Manatee County officials say they need to get students trained in local high-paying jobs.

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