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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 30, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: A whittle problem

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Sen. Mike Bennett, event chairwoman Natalie Gudrun and Dee Bennett
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 29, 2011
15th annual Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees

15th annual Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees

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James Brotherton and an unknown man at the Beneva Village Bank of America ATM. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect caught on camera

Photos and video show James Brotherton and a man in black clothing at the Beneva Village Bank of America ATM the night Brotherton was murdered.

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The area was searched using the Sheriff's Office helicopter, K-9 and patrol deputies with negative results.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 29, 2011
Little Caesars Pizza robbed by armed male

At 8:52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, a white male, in his 20s, with brown hair and eyes, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, demanded money from employees of Little Caesars Pizza, located at 4599 Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
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A lift station project being built in nearby Luke Wood Park is creating lane closures on Osprey Avenue.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure rescheduled

An Osprey Avenue lane closure has been rescheduled to begin on Jan. 16 instead of Nov. 28.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Christmas spirit

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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The library is located at 1331 First St., Sarasota.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2011
Selby Public Library to celebrate remodeling project

The remodeling of Selby Public Library is complete, and the public is invited to a celebration 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2.

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Property owners are welcome to pay online at www.sarasotataxcollector.com.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 28, 2011
Nov. 30 last day to get discount on property taxes

The Sarasota County Tax Collector's Office staff is reminding all county property owners that Wednesday, Nov. 30, is the last day they can get a 4% discount on their annual taxes.

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The public is invited to a public art mural reception Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage. File Photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 28, 2011
Palm Avenue garage art reception planned

Public art murals will be unveiled Wednesday at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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  • News
Read this week's roadwork updates.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 28, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 27

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Road 789, 758, 72 and 681.

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Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving theater luncheon benefits homeless veterans

Local government representatives, faith leaders and community members presented a theater luncheon to benefit Sarasota's homeless.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longboat Key Triathlon drew 450 participants last month.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2011
Rev3 considers South County triathlon

The company originally aimed to create a race that would run through Longboat Key, Lido Key and downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first intersection that will have photo enforcement beginning Dec. 1 of red light violations will be the intersections of Bahia Vista Road and Tuttle Avenue. A verified violation will result in a fine of $158.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 25, 2011
Sarasota begins red light camera program

A red light camera will be operational at Bahia Vista Road and Tuttle Avenue beginning Dec. 1.

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