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  • October 15, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.15.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 14, 2015
An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

An Evening With Elizabeth Smart

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2015
Lady Blazers top Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Cardinal Mooney 3-1 Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 14, 2015
Mayor participates in walk for safety

City of Sarasota Mayor Willie Shaw experiences how to cross streets while visually impaired.

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  • Neighbors
A shoal near big pass, between Siesta and Lido keys, where red tide blooms and possible minor fish kills have been reported.
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  • Jack Short
  • October 14, 2015
NOAA releases red tide alert

After several years of reprieve, Sarasota County experiences a red tide bloom on its beaches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police locked down Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences this afternoon while searching for a wanted fugitive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2015
Sarasota police continue search for fugitive

Sarasota police closed streets in the Rosemary District and put Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences on lockdown this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Weekley Homes has plans for four new homes on a long-vacant lot in Laurel Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2015
Laurel Park homesites sell for $1 million

The sale of roughly a half-acre on Osprey Avenue paves the way for four new homes in the historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 14, 2015
People with Purpose: Charlie Ann Syprett

After leaving a career in law to help families affected by cancer, Syprett says helping others find joy is her biggest passion

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Courtesy photo. Jon Thaxton will be step up to fill the role of senior vice president for community investment for Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2015
Thaxton promoted within Gulf Coast Community Foundation

Jon Thaxton will take over as the new senior vice president for community investment at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pinellas Safe Harbor
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 13, 2015
Pinellas Sheriff to Sarasota County: Don't wait for cities on homelessness

A presentation to County Commissioners did not directly address the rift between the county and city over homeless solutions, but the message was clear.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Facebook) Animal Services Officer Lauren Campbell captured and released a 3-foot alligator in Osprey Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 13, 2015
Officer removes baby alligator from Osprey home

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a call from a distressed homeowner who found a 3-foot alligator in his home office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 12, 2015
Meet Me At The Barre

Friends of The Sarasota Ballet gather for "Meet Me At The Barre."

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Kendall Johnson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 7

The Riverview High and ODA football teams both posted wins Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Areon Green scored Riverview's first touchdown on a 10-yard run in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2015
Rams celebrate Homecoming with win

The Riverview High football team won its second game of the season Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 11, 2015
Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

Artist Series kicks off its 20th Anniversary Season

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