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Photos taken from the Venice home. Hundreds of animals were removed from the facility. Photos courtesy of the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
UPDATE: Animal hoarding investigation being conducted

Animal Services has removed an estimated 263 small dogs from a Venice home over the past couple days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 line personnel divided into three shifts.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2012
Bullock proposes defined-contribution firefighter plan

Town Manager David Bullock discussed the possibility of freezing the current plan and transitioning employees to a new 401a plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
MTO's newest mural depicts a doctor in sunglasses holding up a stethoscope.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2012
Artist MTO's newest project sparks more controversy

MTO's new mural on the north wall of Sarasota Architectural Salvage appears to be a response to the recent removal of his controversial 'Fast Life' mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
Siesta Key preps for 40th sand-sculpting competition

The Sarasota County Parks & Recreation and the Pelican Press will co-sponsor the 40th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Animal Services is in the process of medically evaluating, treating and clearing the animals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 4, 2012
Sarasota County Animal Services removes hundreds of animals from home

The animals are currently being medically evaluated and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services. Approximately 250 animals were removed yesterday from a Venice home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Village maintenance was one of the hot topics at the monthly SKA meeting. The parking lines have nearly vanished from this municipal parking lot behind Siesta Market.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2012
Busy month for SKA

Tourism may be slowing down on Siesta Key, but the Siesta Key Association is running at full speed.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
Ariel Quartet livens stage in East County

As part of the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast, the Ariel String Quartet gave a free public performance Thursday night.

  • East County
  • News
Senior Seth McGarry allowed one run on three hits while striking out five in five innings of work.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
Lakewood Ranch advances to regional semifinal

Behind the arm of senior Seth McGarry, the Lakewood Ranch High baseball team advanced to the regional semifinals for the third straight season with an 8-1 victory over Tampa Sickles in a Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinal tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2012
Cancer organization changes name, expands reach

The Center for Building Hope, formerly the Cancer Support Community, has partnered with Massachusetts General Hospital and its Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 3, 2012
Authorities still investigating Gross murder

Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives are calling Thomas Gross a "person of interest," in the murder of Gross' mother, Lakewood Ranch resident Ina Gross, in January. No suspect has been named or charged with any crime.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
May 3: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Beverly sits with her four new cygnets. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 3, 2012
Mother's Day comes early to Longboat Key swans

So far, 4 cygnets have hatched from Beverly's nest, and Wendy's are expected to hatch any minute

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
Community Sports

Read this week's community sports scores

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch win Presidents Cup

The Clearwater Chargers at Lakewood Ranch U12 boys soccer team won the Presidents Cup April 21-22 in Auburndale.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
SunCoast Storm continues winning ways

The SunCoast Storm 14U travel team improved its record to 54-7 with a pair of tournament victories.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
SCF softball team headed to Nationals

The State College of Florida softball team earned its first trip to Nationals since 2005 with a 1-0 victory over Gulf Coast State College in the Gulf District championship April 29 in Pensacola.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 3, 2012
Lightning lacrosse team finishes season undefeated

The Rec/U11 Lakewood Ranch Lightning lacrosse team finished won the Gulf Coast Lacrosse League Fishhawk Tournament's A division April 28 to finish the season undefeated.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Students among merit winners

Four Sarasota County high school students were among the 2,500 students across the country named by the National Scholarship Corporation as 2012 National Merit Scholarship winners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Pelican Press welcomes news editor

Alex Mahadevan, 24, returns to his roots on Siesta Key as news editor for the Pelican Press.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Turtle Beach is one of the hot spots during turtle-nesting season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2012
Dog days ahead for Turtle Beach?

The controversy about dogs on beaches was reignited when a Sarasota resident recently took up the cause. He faces environmental and residential opposition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
At the apex of commercial and residential property, Siesta Village is a frequent battleground for zoning conflicts. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A sea turtle nest generally hatches 60 days after the nest is laid. File photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2012
Turtle nesting season begins

Sea-turtle nesting season brings reptiles to Siesta's shores and restrictions to beachfront property owners.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport had a surplus of $1 million in the past fiscal year. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Airport lands in the black

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is flying high with a promise to be debt free in 2014. However, it is also waving goodbye to a popular carrier.

  • Sarasota
  • News
L&S Partners LLC owns the mortgage note on the 23,948-square -foot Morton’s Plaza at 1924 S. Osprey Ave. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Sean Roth
  • May 3, 2012
Libby's owner to acquire buildings

Stephen Seidensticker and his business partner, Lemuel Sharp, are buying four Hillview buildings out of foreclosure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Developers want an end to interchange

Two years after the County Commission voted down an interchange concept, the plan is still on the table. The commission has urged faster staff response.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Counties want to create trained workforce

Sarasota and Manatee County officials say they need to get students trained in local high-paying jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Off-duty deputy rescues teens; Village Association torn on ad copy; Daiquiri Deck eyes new Venice location

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Main Street from the Five Points roundabout to Gulfstream Avenue could receive upgrades that include brick sidewalks as soon as the summer of 2013. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Streetscape funding takes shape on Main Street

The Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors hopes to use an internal city loan to help pay for a Main Street streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Abramson article hit close to home

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of "Practical Economics."
  • By Dean Kalahar
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Institute for the Ages names Esselman CEO; City staff investigates St. Armands benches; North Trail coffee shop opens

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2012
Walkers hit the sand to raise money for cystic fibrosis

Marking the events' eighth year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation brings walkers to the Siesta sand to raise funds and awareness.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Our View: What we need: A leader

One of the pleasures of winter in Sarasota is how this region manages to attract extraordinary speakers and experts.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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