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A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The classic Sarasota County brand will be illuminated when a contractors installs LED signage with it on the sides of the Administration Building.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
County to light up administration building

Sarasota County is looking for a contractor for LED-lit signs on four sides of the downtown Sarasota administration building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners must approve any settlement agreement by a 75% majority vote.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2013
Colony settlement extension granted

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 5, 2013
Fresh Market Hope Floats

East County Fresh Markets are holding an event for Type 1 diabetes and need volunteers.

  • East County
  • News
Jake McCauley, 18, allegedly stabbed another man in the back Sunday, Sept. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Venice man stabs another man in the back

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Jake McCauley this morning for the stabbing incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 5: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Search warrant ends with drug bust; Seven men arrested for indecent exposure; Is a Colony settlement near?; Officials address flood of concern

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police arrested 21-year-old Fabian Morrison Wednesday, Sept. 4, after he allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest robbery suspect

Officers have arrested the man suspected of robbing the 7-Eleven on North Washington Boulevard Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five major airlines operate at SRQ, serving more than 1.2 million passengers per year with more than 100,000 annual aircraft operations.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Plans for new control tower remain grounded

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport needs a new control tower, but sequestration has tied up FAA funds needed to move the project forward.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Experienced shooter Jennifer LeBlanc helps beginner Michelle Carpenter with target practice.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 5, 2013
Straight Shooters: Well Armed Woman

The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vehicles will have a paint scheme similar to that of the marine vehicle. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2013
Longboat police gear up for new vehicles

Longboat Key police will receive two new SUVs and one new patrol car later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged each of the following men with exposure of sexual organs, which is a misdemeanor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Seven men arrested for indecent exposure

Sarasota County deputies arrested seven men who exposed themselves to undercover detectives after a three-day operation at Casperson Beach Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2013
Miss Manatee wins Labor Day Tournament

The Miss Manatee Softball 8U travel team went undefeated to capture the USSSA Bye Bye Summer Labor Day Tournament Aug. 31 through Sept. 1 in Fort Myers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Janice Landauer and Sandy Cowing. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Attendees get the scoop at luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 29, at the boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Holy days begin

Temple Emanu-El has been preparing for the High Holy Day season, which began Wednesday evening and concludes at sundown Saturday, Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police seized cocaine and marijuana from a residence on the 1900 block of Central Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 4.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Search warrant ends with drug bust

Sarasota Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized marijuana and cocaine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maj. Jim Lilly, of the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, has led a transformation at the Sarasota County Jail that has kept the inmate population 44% below a 2005 estimate. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Jail debate sees commuted sentence

Diversion programs at the Sarasota County Jail have led to smarter incarcerations, smaller inmate populations and saved the county the cost of building a new jail - for now.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking has been free for a year-and-a-half at the Palm Avenue garage, but the city will soon begin to charge those who park there for more than 90 minutes in an attempt to generate revenue for the city’s parking division.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2013
Paid parking approved for Palm

The City Commission narrowly approved the reinstitution of paid parking at the garage in an attempt to offset the parking division's budget deficit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding occurred after a short rainstorm Wednesday, Aug. 28, on U.S. 301, just north of Fruitville Road. Photo by Leslie Gnaegy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2013
Officials address flood of concern

In addition to the steady, heavy rain Sarasota has seen over the past few weeks, other natural conditions are contributing to the area's frequent flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tigers are one of a variety of big cats and other exotic animals housed at the Big Cat Habitat, located at 7101 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Big Cat Habitat issues 'claw' for help

Flooding at the Big Cat Habitat, a popular area tourist attraction, has been on Sarasota County's radar for three years, but owners say little has been done.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The proposed structure for 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. will include three transient accommodation units on the second floor, along with a ground-floor retail space. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Retail and rentals on tap for the Village

Plans for a combination retail-rental building on the former site of Napoli's restaurant in the Siesta Key Village have hit a snag.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

SKVA meeting wrap-up; Sarasota City Commission meeting wrap-up

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy seeks charter approval for middle school

The School District is reviewing a charter application for Sarasota Military Academy Prep, a military-based middle school that would prepare students for military high school.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Village Association praises plans for Siesta Key trolley

The SCAT-operated trolley service for Siesta Key will run seven days a week in 30- and 60-minute intervals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners agreed to raise the property tax rate for the first time since 2010, when the commission raised the tax rate 25.8%, from 1.5 mills to 1.8872 mills.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 4: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Commission approves 10% millage increase; Brenner won't seek another term; Masked man robs Sarasota McDonald's; Sarasota Police seek robbery suspect

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Our View: The economics of homeless

True story: A prominent commercial real estate broker told us this week he is representing a successful, nationally known retailer who wants to open a store in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
My View: Sadly, Americans are apathetic again

Doesn't anyone care anymore about our soldiers still fighting against a savage and determined enemy?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Opponents of the recent federal overhaul of the U.S. health-care industry should not call it "Obamacare." The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) was a longtime coming. There are two reasons why we should not refer to by its colloquial name. One is that it is wrong, and one is that it diverts valid opposition.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nate Strawderman
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2013
Signal Callers

Booker, Sarasota and The Out-of-Door Academy all have new faces under center this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's standout player is Natalie Buffett
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
JUST THE STATS

155 - The total number of shots The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team posted in its victory over Cardinal Mooney Aug. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 704 at 464 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,290 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,347,900. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2013
Condominium in La Bellasara sells for $2,347,900

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Barger, of New York, sold his Unit 704 condominium at 464 Golden Gate Point to George and Judith Hofmann, of Sarasota, for $2,347,900.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heather Kasten, Oma McCall, Morgan Gerhart, Jamie Overmiller and Brittany Lamont
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Regional Business Expo Photo Booth

The Observer and Sarasota Architectural Salvage teamed up and offered a 'photo booth' for guests at the East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Municipal Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 4, 2013
DID considers limiting restaurant space downtown

One DID board member is hoping the district might restrict limiting the space restaurants can occupy in an effort to encourage a better mix of retail developments.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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