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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota chamber looks ahead after 'rebuilding year'

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gave members an update on the past year and projections for the future during its annual meeting on Oct. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department is still working to apprehend a suspect following Thursday's shooting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2017
Sarasota police investigate Bay Street shooting

A man shot another man during a possible attempted robbery in a Publix parking lot early Thursday morning, the Sarasota Police Department says.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 6, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 12

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Alanna Mobley, Velma Rodgers and Ashley Mobley
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2017
NAACP honors local leaders

The Sarasota branch of the NAACP held the annual Freedom Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on Oct. 5.

  • Black Tie
Goodwill Manasota Foundation Vice President Veronica Brandon Miller and Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 5, 2017
Goodwill Manasota honors top ambassadors

The Goodwill Manasota Community Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner was held on Oct. 5 at Michael’s On East.

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  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 5

Mary Tygh Parks captured this portrait of a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
East County weather page photo: Oct. 5

Gordon Silver photographed this thunderstorm approaching the Shoppes at University Center, at University Parkway and Interstate 75.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 5

Stewart Eads photographed this rainbow over Sarasota after a storm. The photo was taken from the Grand Bay community on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The case came to the attention of Longboat Police when an Indiana guest called on Sept. 1 to say he suspected hidden cameras were present in 623 Cedars Court, a condo which Natt owns.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat police seek tenants, possible victims in video voyeurism case

Couple reports hidden cameras in vacation rental.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 5, 2017
PR firm cancels contract with Sarasota County Schools

The firm is citing problems with the district's communications staff and allegations that it used pseudonyms to post comments on a local newspaper's website as reasons it's canceling the contract.

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Benderson Development purchased the Landings Shopping Center in January. Photo courtesy Ten-X.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 5, 2017
New restaurants coming to South Tamiami Trail shopping center

The Apollonia Mediterranean Grill just leased space at the property, and the developer presented preliminary plans for an undisclosed restaurant with a drive through to the county.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

Music, art bring hundreds out for Ringling Underground

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2017
Wilkinson walks for National Walk to School Day

Students, faculty and parents shared their Wilkinson Wildcat pride while celebrating National Walk to School Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • October 5, 2017
Florida and Sarasota are amazing

Florida does a much better job providing services to taxpayers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Robbie Higgins watches his drive fly toward the flag.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 5, 2017
Cardinal Mooney boys golf's lefties have the team rolling

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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