April 3: Daily Headlines Video

Daily Headlines
+Deputies arrest parent for child neglect, find baby near drugs
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged a woman with child neglect after finding her passed out next to her 5-month-old son, who has Down syndrome. 

+Private push or public interest?
Residents Larry Grossman and Gene Jaleski are as active as ever at Town Hall. Their presence is prompting questions about how much staff time should be used to handle their requests.

+Vandals leave anti-Wal-Mart graffiti at shopping center
Tenants at the Ringling Shopping Center discovered a vandalized truck this morning.

+Steakburger chain makes state debut
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will move into an empty Arby’s building.

+Patron Saints: Dr. Phillip Nelson
Dr. Phillip Nelson moved to The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch retirement community about a decade ago. 

+2013 It's Read Everywhere
Traveling somewhere? Don't forget to pack your Observer newspaper! Bring along the Sarasota Observer, Longboat Observer, East County Observer or Pelican Press; snap a photo of you with your newspaper on your vacation; submit to win!

+Find the Balloon Sweepstakes!
Search the pages of this week’s Observer to find the red hot air balloon, then enter online for a chance to win big prizes from the upcomingFlorida Wine & Balloon Festival! Enter the Page Number you find the red Observer hot air balloon, and you'll be entered to win a weekly prize giveaway.