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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • September 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 28, 2011
Sarasota County considers closing pistol and rifle range temporarily

County Parks and Recreation may temporarily stop operations Oct. 1 at the Knight Trail Park Pistol and Rifle Range.

  • Siesta Key
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Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 28, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 28, 2011
My View: Teachers unions sue for status quo

The new merit-pay law is obviously good for students and provides accountability. Sadly, and predictably, teachers unions feel threatened.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Andy McCain, as Morham the Giant, marches around the stage on stilts shouting “Fe Fi Fo Fum” during “Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk” Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: FST's Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk

Florida Studio Theatre opened their doors to students from IMG Pendleton and St. Martha's School to experience 'Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk' Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.

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  • Neighbors
This yellow candlestick senna plant is blooming right outside the main entrance to the Selby Botanical Gardens.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, Yellow

Selby Botanical Gardens has beautiful and exotic flowers and plants, both inside and outside of the main gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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Bob Bartolotta, Sarasota town manager
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 27, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Bob Bartolotta

The city of Sarasota gave city manager Bob Bartolotta a shot at rebooting his more than 30-year-old municipal government career in June 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. The center is located at 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 26, 2011
County Commission to take final budget vote

The Sarasota County Commission will take its final vote on the 2012 fiscal year budget and millage rates after public hearings Sept. 26 at the Administration Center in Venice.

  • Siesta Key
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The city of Sarasota celebrates 100 years of fire rescue service in the downtown area today.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 26, 2011
Downtown celebrates 100 years of fire service

The city of Sarasota has had fire rescue service in the downtown area for 100 years. A celebration was held Sunday to mark the event.

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  • News
Double homicide suspect Brandin Lee Kasick, 26, was arrested in J.D. Hamel Park Sunday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota police arrest murder suspect

City of Sarasota police officers apprehended a Pennsylvania double homicide suspect Sunday after he was seen in the downtown area.

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Steve Litwack and Denise Barth show off their dancing skills during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
VIDEO: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 26, 2011
Sarasota County considers retail uses in major employment center areas

Sarasota County Planning Services will host a public workshop to discuss changes in zoning code, allowing for retail uses in major employment center areas.

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