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Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

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Newt Gingrich speaks as his wife, Callista, looks on, Tuesday, Jan. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Newt Gingrich rally

Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Newt Gingrich speaks to the crowd of 4,700 people who came out to support his run for presidency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Newt comes to town

Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 24, 2012
JAN. 24: Daily Headlines Video

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According to a press release, Duncan held a woman at gunpoint in the parking lot of the Dutch Heritage restaurant on Bahia Vista in Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 24, 2012
Deputies make arrest in armed robbery case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Joshua Duncan, 22, for an armed robbery that occurred last week.

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  • News
The county advises affected customers to boil all tap water intended for drinking, preparation of food, washing of food utensils, making ice, brushing teeth or for first aid.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 24, 2012
Water main repair begins tomorrow

A Sarasota County water main repair will affect 30 businesses and 200 residences tomorrow.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 23, 2012
JAN. 23: Daily Headlines Video

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Early voting continues through Saturday, Jan. 28.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 23, 2012
County reports early voting primary numbers

So far 1,190 Sarasota County registered Republican have taken advantage of early voting for the state's Jan. 31 Republican Primary.

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A Sarasota Bay seagrass summer survey was so successful another one is planned for next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 23, 2012
Seagrass volunteers requested

Sarasota County is looking for volunteers to participate in a winter seagrass survey next month.

  • Sarasota
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Emil Halloy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Ten Alumni Luncheon

Alumnus from Big Ten schools gathered to show their school spirit while enjoying food and cocktails. Ron Mason, former head hockey coach and athletic director at Michigan State University, was the speaker. Mason is also the winningest hockey coach in college hockey history.

  • Sarasota
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John Pyle and Bill Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Nearly 3,000 men, women and children attended the ninth annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 21. The four-mile course took runners and walkers over the scenic John Ringling Bridge twice and benefited the Sarasota YMCA's healthy families programs. 38-year-old Andrew Letherby was the male overall winner with a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds. 16-year old Olivia Ortiz, of Bradenton, was the female overall winner with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds.

  • Sarasota
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Barbara Banstra and Doris Van Nostrand of Bahia Oaks Lodge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Civic Beautification Awards

The Sarasota Garden Club honored a variety of business, organizations and associations for their landscaping, Friday, Jan, 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matthew Robertson and Treyvon Thomas perform "Words, Words, Words", Thursday, Jan. 19, during Booker High Magnet Night for Visual and Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Magnet VPA Night

Students and teachers of Booker High's Visual Performing Arts program held an informational evening for prospective students, Thursday, Jan. 19, at Booker High School.

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