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A parking garage may not be the fix-all some Siesta Key residents are looking for to solve the issue.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 24, 2017
Complexity, cost stand in way of one Siesta parking solution

Although the commission isn’t actually considering it, some residents think a parking garage on Siesta Key would solve a lot of problems.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 24, 2017
'In the Next Room' gives good vibrations

Moaning becomes electric at the Players Backstage.

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Steven High and Lisa Berger
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2017
InspireSarasota! kicks off with Celebration of the Arts

The annual 12-day festival began Oct. 23 with several performances and award presentations at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 24, 2017
Geese find home in Sarasota neighborhood

The Sherwood Estates neighborhood has it all — location, quiet and a 30-year-old misfit goose.

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  • Neighbors
Consul General of France in Miami Clement Leclerc pins a medal on 106-year-old Gus Andreone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
France honors 106-year-old Palm Aire man

Gus Andreone is known for his golf game, but today he was recognized for his service in WWII.

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A vehicle crashed into the Hob Nob restaurant Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 24, 2017
Vehicle crashes into Hob Nob restaurant

No injuries were reported in the Tuesday morning incident.

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Emergency units are on the scene of a gas leak on Boulevard of the Arts.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2017
Boulevard of the Arts reopens after gas leak

The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a gas leak near the bayfront this morning.

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Manatee County's Fort Hamer Park is among the current park offerings. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2017
Manatee County nears completion on master parks plan

Public meetings on the plan will be held in November.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 23, 2017
Film review: 'Loving Vincent'

The world's first painted animated feature film gives unique insight into Vincent van Gogh's tragic life.

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Katelynn Coons.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Katelynn Coons

The Lakewood Ranch sophomore swimmer talks FLAGS and BMX bikes.

  • East County
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The giveaway is designed to bolster the tree canopy in Sarasota neighborhoods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2017
City offers free trees to residents

Starting today, the city is giving away 100 trees as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Community Canopy project.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 23, 2017
Amore set to open Friday

On Oct. 27, Amore Restaurant will open its doors at its new Burns Court location.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Unclaimed cows face jail

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 22, 2017
Community AIDS Network shimmies into 18th year of CAN Dance: Dancing With Our Stars

Community AIDS Network hosted CANDance on Oct. 21 at Michael's On East.

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ensemblenewSRQ performed Luciano Berio's "Sequenzas" in the Huntington Gallery of the Ringling during the festival.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • October 21, 2017
RIAF stretches musical horizons

The ninth annual Ringling International Arts Festival featured intriguing and thought-provoking musical acts in its eclectic mix of performances.

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