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  • April 28, 2011
Cops Corner

April 17, 2011 3:10 a.m. - South Osprey Avenue. Suspicious Incident. Two young boys were seen hurling things at cars using their lacrosse sticks.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Malcolm Arrick submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: FLIGHT OF FANCY

Malcolm Arrick submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lester Washer, 59, was captured in Mexico, where he worked on a golf course.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 27, 2011
Fugitive captured in 2002 child molestation

Lester Washer was arrested in Mexico for assaulting a girl in December 2002.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County commissioners surround Michael's On East co-proprietors Phil Mancini, third from left, and Michael Klauber, fifth from left. Photo courtesy of Sarah Lansky.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • April 27, 2011
Sarasota: It's officially Michael's On East Day

At this morning's County Commission meeting, the commissioners declared April 27 "Michael's On East Day" in honor of the restaurant's 25th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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ODA student Lisa Hoffman created her square with an actual cell phone.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, is anyone there?

Did you know Out-of-Door Academy's Siesta Key campus has an artsy walkway created by its students?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zora Frazier and Wendy Resnick
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 26, 2011
Laughter Unlimited Luncheon

Laughter Unlimited Luncheon

  • Black Tie
C.J. Fishman, Monica Kennedy and John Cranor were the 2011 honorees.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 26, 2011
Photo Gallery: Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon

Leadership Sarasota County held a special celebration recognizing and saluting the top leaders of Leadership Sarasota County alumni from the last three decades.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The current Gulf Gate Library, 7112 Curtiss Ave., is the busiest library in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 26, 2011
Library-replacement process begins

Contract agreement starts site selection for the new Gulf Gate Library.

  • Sarasota
  • News
We snapped this photo somewhere in Sarasota. Leave your guess below!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Looks fishy!

Can you guess where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Click 'Read More,' and give us your best guesses under 'Reader Comments' below the photo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Open Foundation Co-Chairs Sandra Appignani and Laurent Gray
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2011
Sarasota Open Players Party

Sarasota Open Players Party

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The parking pay station will accept both coins and credit/debit cards.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
New Sarasota parking meter on display

City leaders demonstrate how easy it will be to use the new downtown parking meters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
It is piping-hot out on the beach!
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping-hot

People work around the pipeline to enjoy a sunny afternoon at the beach Monday, April 25 on the north end of Longboat Key. The pipeline is part of the on going sand dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Voters can cast their ballots at the Supervisor of Elections Office, 101 S. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 25, 2011
Early voting for runoff begins today

City Commission candidates Willie Shaw and Linda Holland square off in the District 1 runoff election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leah and Alaina Kompare
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt

The little ones collected colorful Easter eggs and participated in fun activities Saturday, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cecelia Mould, Jake Hoddinott, Carly Birnbach, Danika Hoddinott and Isabella Volkert are in awe off Spaghetti the Clown's amazing tricks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Children's Easter Party

The Easter Bunny hopped to Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday for some fun Easter-themed festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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