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Alex Mahadevan
July 20, 2014

VIDEO: Police investigate assault on SCAT passenger

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an incident in which a man allegedly brandished a box-cutter knife at a woman ignoring his advances on a Sarasota County Area Transit bus.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Tarpon Tournament Awards Banquet

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament came to a close with an Awards Banquet Saturday, July 19, at the Hyatt Regency. Anglers and family members enjoyed dinner and drinks to celebrate the end of the three-month tournament. The tournament finished with a fish-off on June 21st with angler David Sugar winning by catching and releasing 38Â¾ inches.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
July 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Summer Dinner

Members and guests of Christ Church gathered at Islands West Saturday, July 19, for its annual summer dinner.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kelsey Grau
July 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Touch of Africa's Hamba Lounge Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

St. Armands Circle's Touch of Africa Gallery hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Hamba Lounge July 18. The celebration kicked off its bi-monthly Hamba Happy Hour, which will be held every other Friday from 5 to 6 p.m.

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 18, 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.

Longboat Key
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 18, 2014

Authorities seek counterfeit cash suspect

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for a man suspected of using three fake $100 bills at a Walgreens on the 3900 block of South Tamiami Trail last week.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 18, 2014

Sarasota Bayfront Now to host public meeting

The group behind a leaked document that called for a $100 million bayfront aquarium will present its proposal for redeveloping city-owned waterfront land during a cocktail reception today.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
July 18, 2014

Committee to review town center proposals

A selection committee will hear presentations from four firms at an Aug. 21 meeting at Town Hall.

Longboat Key
News

Heather Merriman Saba
July 17, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Summer Lunch & Learn Series

AJC West Coast Florida held the first luncheon in its Summer Lunch & Learn Series Thursday, July 17, at Michael's On East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
July 17, 2014

Unitarian Universalist to offer same-sex marriage if legalized

If the motion to overturn same-sex marriage ban is successful, the Unitarian Universalist Church wants to perform marriages before the overturn can be challenged.

Sarasota
News

Alex Mahadevan
July 17, 2014

Sarasota Police officer rescues duckling

Officer Juan Sanchez found the duckling covered in mud near a storm drain at the intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pompano Avenue this morning. The duck, Freddy, is recovering at Save Our Seabirds.

Sarasota
News

Kelsey Grau
July 17, 2014

Sarasota Bay Watch to host Scallopalooza

Sarasota Bay Watch will host an evening of food and fun to raise awareness and support for local scallop restoration at its the 4th Annual Scallopalooza Saturday, August 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
July 17, 2014

Stan the swan is recovering from illness

David Novak found Stan in distress last week but hopes he will return to his family next week.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Observer wins 61 awards at newspaper contest

Six newspapers in the Observer Media Group garnered 61 total awards, including 24 first-place finishes, at the 2013 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest held July 10 to July 11, at the Biltmore in Coral Gables.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
July 17, 2014

County terminates SCAT director

The Sarasota County administration fired Sarasota County Area Transit Director Glama Carter this week. Director of Community and Intergovernmental Relations Rob Lewis will take over in the interim.

Siesta Key
News

Jessica Salmond
July 17, 2014

VIDEO: Palmer Point Park: 2 acres away from full restoration

After the first effort to restore 1.75 acres of the park stalled in 2011, the county has begun the project again. It will have to redo some work lost during the hiatus.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Vive La France

The Alliance Francaise held a fundraiser in honor of Bastille Day, or La FÃªte Nationale, Monday, July 14, at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Going for Gold

Custodians of Sarasota County Schools enjoyed a day of fun and learning at the annual custodians professional development day July 3, at Riverview High School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
July 17, 2014

Budget shows declining revenues

Commissioners have several options to address a $3.6M general fund deficit in the city manager's proposed budget.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
July 17, 2014

Merchants lobby to legalize samples

Following reports of code violations, the St. Armands Business Improvement District requests the city re-examine its policy on offering samples to passers-by.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

News Briefs

Sarasota Police Department loses accreditation; Elected mayor campaign admits defeat; Engineers refine Lift Station 87 design; Wallenda's plans for training center hit a wall

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
July 17, 2014

SCAT racks up unclaimed bicycles left on buses

SCAT is collaborating with the Sheriff's Office to set up a process to help reunite riders with their bikes.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
July 17, 2014

Aging equipment causes more fountain closures

Keeping the Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain open regularly is becoming a bigger challenge for the city.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Our View: Do something right: privatize

Sarasota city commissioners can expect a large crowd Monday night at their monthly meeting at City Hall in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Letters to the Editor

It's Time we say 'enough time'; It's past the time; Consider the ramifications

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

It's Read Everywhere

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Bound for Nationals

Sarasota Sharks swimmers Bethany Leap and Alex Katz will compete in the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Irvine, Calif.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 17, 2014

Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
July 17, 2014

Park improvements to preserve a legacy

Ernest Werlin has donated $125,000 to improve and maintain Causeway Park, which he hopes to have renamed to honor his wife, Eloise Werlin.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

Temple Beth Sholom Schools Culinary Delights Cooking Camp

Temple Beth Sholom Schools hosted Culinary Delights Cooking Camp last week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 17, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

Toy Story

Jack Matthews sits surrounded by George Washington, Uncle Sam and World War II generals and world leaders. The retired Washington, D.C., lawyer, veteran and South Carolina municipal judge doesn't think twice about his unusual company. They are a part of his vintage toy collection.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 17, 2014

YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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