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Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the suspect wanted for an attempted armed robbery at the Sarasota Pavilion shopping center.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2014
Chinese restaurant employees flee gunman

China 1 Restaurant staff thwarted an attempted armed robbery when they ran out the back door of the South Tamiami Trail eatery after 10 p.m. Thursday.

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The Observer video team asked beachgoers at the Siesta Key beach pavilion about stand-up paddleboarding on the public beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 7, 2014
VIDEO: Public weighs in on SUP proposal

Sarasota County currently forbids watercraft at public beaches with lifeguards, but the county is considering two options to allow vendors to rent stand-up paddleboards to beachgoers.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

  • Siesta Key
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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Members of the Siesta Key Village Association plan to attend the Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting Thursday to speak up in support of allowing businesses to display goods outside.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
SKVA to show support for outdoor displays

The Siesta Key Village Association discussed the Siesta Key Overlay District amendment to allow outdoor displays at the meeting Tuesday morning.

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A Sarasota Police Department boat cruises in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix parade last month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
Grand Prix surpasses last year's impact

The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival generated $17 million in economic impact to the region, which eclipsed last year's total by 11%, according to a report from a Tampa -based market research firm.

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County Commission candidate Alan Maio is in the financial lead for the most contributions.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
Candidates submit latest financial reports

Sarasota County Elections Supervisor Kathy Dent released the latest campaign finance reports Aug. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Deputies found nearly two pounds of cannabis, $740 in cash and a scale covered in marijuana residue in 20-year-old Carmon Meredith’s truck last week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man caught with pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 20-year-old Carmon Merideth with the possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features a story about snakes that might make your skin crawl.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 1, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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  • News
The men attempted to use counterfeit $100 bills at three different 7-Eleven locations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2014
Men arrested for use of counterfeit bills

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested two men early Friday who attempted to purchase items at several convenience stores with fraudulent $100 bills.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The county only allows for swimming-related activities on its six miles of beaches, but Sarasota County Commission is considering allowing vendors to rent out stand-up paddleboards.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 30, 2014
County asks for input on stand-up paddleboard rental

After receiving a proposal to allow stand-up paddleboard rentals on county beaches, Sarasota County will hold two public hearings on the issue.

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Local health officials have warned those with liver diseases to avoid consuming raw shellfish due to recent reports of “flesh-eating” bacteria illnesses in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 30, 2014
Health officials warn of 'flesh-eating bacteria'

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County has issued a warning of the potential for exposure to Vibrio vulnificus in local waters after two cases were reported in the county this month - including one death.

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Cafe Venice Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Venice island and offers a menu of continental cuisine with an emphasis on homemade items.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche, of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies investigate the scene of a plane crash on Caspersen Beach Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 28, 2014
UPDATE: Plane crash kills one on south county beach

Caspersen Beach is closed after a plane making an emergency landed killed 36-year-old Ommy Irizarry and seriously injured his daughter Sunday.

  • Siesta Key
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