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Siesta Key

The Sarasota Police Department arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man in the face during a road rage incident.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2014
Road rage incident ends in stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Paradize Plaza parking lot before 3 p.m. today.

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Chris Brown purchased the four lots in the Siesta Market complex Oct. 30 and Nov. 3 for $2.8 million
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Brown buys Siesta Market

Business owner Chris Brown continued adding to his Sarasota and Siesta Key investments with the $2.8 million purchase in the heart of the Village.

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Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s gotten lots of surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody Mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

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Photo submitted by Vincent Veneruso
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
October Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

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Fulton Smith, a resident of Palmer Ranch, said he enjoys the variety of fish he can catch off of the pier, such as the sheepshead fish he caught Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 5, 2014
Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

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Sarasota Police used a patrol boat in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to release previously injured sea turtles into the wild.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2014
Sarasota police aid in sea turtle release

The Sarasota Police Department partnered with Mote Marine last week for the release of the last two Loggerhead hatchlings of the 2014 nesting season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 5, 2014
Manifest Whimsy

After a summer of construction and renovation, the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy is prepared to expand.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Ziegler triumphs

Bridget Ziegler overcame a 2,000-vote deficit in August to defeat Ken Marsh and retain her Sarasota County School Board seat.

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Two of Bridget Ziegler's supporters, Deva O'Donnell, left, and Sarah Sturm, right, embrace her as she walks into the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Ziegler narrowly beat her opponent Kent Marsh for the Sarasota County School Board District 1.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Night

The Observer followed Manatee and Sarasota County candidates on election night.

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Voters turned out in multiple precincts in Sarasota and Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

Sarasota voters showed up to the polls for the 2014 Midterm Elections.

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Siesta Key Village businesses wanting to put out an outdoor display have 30 days to get the $25 temporary use permit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor display amendment approval

Sarasota County Code Enforcement Officer John Lally said at the Tuesday meeting that he will be handing out packets on the outdoor display rules to Village businesses.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Dent expects 60% voter turnout

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent was pleased with voter turnout and precinct operations during the 2014 General Election, despite some issues with machines that will require rescanning ballots after 7 p.m.

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The county ordinance would restrict where a dispensary or farm could be located. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 2, 2014
County commission to vote on marijuana ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will be voting on the county's ordinance relating to medical marijuana at Tuesday's meeting in anticipation of Amendment 2 passing in the state.

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Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Safe Treats on Siesta

Trick-or-treaters took over the key for Safe Treats, Friday throughout Siesta Key Village.

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