Daily Headlines: Oct. 31, 2013

+ City struggles with Sunshine Law

City Manager Tom Barwin has been criticized for Sarasota’s recent history of potential Sunshine Law violations, but he promises a new mindset from the city in the future.

+ Succession plan

Thomas Harmer, Sarasota County’s new interim county administrator, talks about overcoming crises and adapting to unexpected circumstances as he steps in to lead.

+ Police union ratifies new contract

The 11 members of the Longboat Key Police Union have ratified a three-year contract offer that commissioners can now approve at their 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, regular meeting.

 + Business Observer: Local tech firm reels in Alaskan client

Voalte’s newest customer is a hospital in the northernmost city in the country.

 + PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat

Children in Lakewood Ranch Baptist's Little Ranchers program enjoyed a trunk-or-treating event Oct. 30.

 + PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat

Sprouts Child Development Center at Harvest United Methodist Church hosted a Trunk or Treat event for students Oct. 30.

 + St. Armands offers 'Thriller' night

Fright Night: Halloween on St. Armands Circle begins at 6 p.m. tonight. 

 + Samowitz receives salute at 99th birthday party

Grand Bay resident Marty Samowitz celebrated his 99th birthday with family members and friends Monday, Oct. 28.