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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 3, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 11

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events happening this week in Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton.

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Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 3, 2018
Dog owner runs from paying bill

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Weekly report from Longboat Key police

Wayward raft and dead peacock reported

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Photo courtesy of New York Post
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 3, 2018
'Ideal Home' is the hilarious gay adoption story you didn't know you needed

It's impossible not to love this Fabulous Independent Film Festival (organized by Harvey Milk Festival) flick.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 3, 2018
Longboat leaders OK Sarasota roundabout review

Project unlikely to be stopped, officials say, but modifications might be possible, Longboat commissioners say.

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Ron Ciranna's retirement date is effective Dec. 3.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Suspended school district administrator to retire

Ron Ciranna was suspended Aug. 6 from the deputy superintendent position .

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A condominium in 1350 Main Residential recently sold for $2,175,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,251 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2,199,000 in 2014.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2018
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $2,175,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 17-21.

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Photo courtesy Lee Duffey
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 3, 2018
Jim Roque remembered for fostering relationships, helping the community

SunTrust vice president and nonprofit patron Jim Roque died Sept. 23 at 63.

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  • Neighbors
The home at 601 Putting Green Lane recently sold for $2.04 million. Built in 1968, it has three bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,127 square feet of living area.Â
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 3, 2018
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.04 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 17-Sept. 21.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 3, 2018
The amendments

Florida voters will decide dozens of ballot questions. Here are six for consideration.

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Pipe in a front yard of Binnacle Point Drive
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Pipe work flows along in Emerald Harbor

Project shoud be completed by next summer

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Mary Nell Moore and Mike Moore cast their votes Sept. 17 during the election for Recreation District supervisors. Photo by Amelia Hanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2018
University Park elects Recreation District board

New board members feel their job is to unite the community.

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Longboat Fire Rescue's south station
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
Temporary home needed during firehouse rebuild

Fire station replacement and renovation will begin in early 2019

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Lakewood Ranch's Alan Hansen says he saw firsthand the effect that breast cancer had on a manager at his Texas Roadhouse.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • October 3, 2018
Pink passion at the Mall at UTC

Local businessmen dress to the hilt to raise awareness about breast cancer research.

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Planned Arts Center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 3, 2018
In the meantime . . .

Ringling College needs to raise $18 million for center.

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