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File photo. Families gather at Fruitville Grove to pick out their pumpkins during the annual Pumpkin Fest.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 30, 2016
Your Calendar: Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vice President Joe Biden is making a campaign stop in Sarasota next week.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2016
UPDATE: Joe Biden to stump for Clinton in Sarasota

Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the R.L. Taylor Community Complex in north Sarasota Monday.

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At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 30, 2016
Impaired drivers target of traffic operation

Florida Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Wolfpack Operation this weekend.

  • East County
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The library foundation will use the money for a literacy program.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 30, 2016
Nicholas Sparks writes chapter for Manatee literacy initiative

The best-selling author will headline a library foundation fundraiser in February 2017.

  • East County
  • News
The Co-Chairs with Saks General Manager Terri Najmohoda: Veronica Brady, Aimee Cogan, Ariane Dart, Kyla Weiner, Susan Jones and Allison Schwartz
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 30, 2016
Social Calendar — October-December

Check out the events to attend this fall.

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Boys & Girls Club of America President and CEO Jim Clark, center, helps cut the ribbon for the Tom and Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center Thursday, Sept. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 29, 2016
Career Resource Center opens its doors

The Tom & Debbie Shapiro Career Resource Center has opened its doors to families at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County Lee Wetherington branch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Beach is one of five Sarasota beaches for which the county has issues a no-swim advisory.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2016
County issues no-swim advisory for Sarasota beaches

Health officials believe elevated bacteria levels near Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Casey Key can be attributed to red tide.

  • Siesta Key
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Rebecca Roberts, Lauren Ward, Dylan Jones and Neil Levine. Photo by Marty Fugate
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 29, 2016
Theater review: Little Grey Hat Productions at Starlite Lounge

Dylan Jones debuted three works in progress.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Charter Review Board's unanimous decision to remain an elected body was met by applause from audience members.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2016
Charter Review Board votes to remain an elected body

After a large turnout at a special meeting of the Sarasota County Charter Review Board last night, the board voted to remain an elected body.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 29, 2016
Designing Women Boutique Salon Series returns after summer hiatus

The first Salon Series lecture of the fall features the keeper of the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • Black Tie
A rendering of Brista Homes residential work.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 29, 2016
Referendum date sought for proposal to build 10 new Longboat Key homes

Brista Homes is contracting for purchase 1.8 acres at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive from Mote Scientific Foundation Inc. for $1.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The sculpture, "Vortex," designed by artist Malcolm Robertson, will now count down the days to the 2017 World Rowing Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2016
World Rowing Championships tickets go on sale

The 2017 World Rowing Championships will be held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
File photo. Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast, Inc. CEO Rose Chapman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 29, 2016
Chapman to step down as JFCS CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast Inc. will seek new leadership after CEO Rose Chapman steps down.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beth and Duane "Dog" Chapman are known for their television series and expertise in bounty hunting. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 29, 2016
Dog the Bounty Hunter finds way to East County

Duane ‘Dog’ Chapman will share his life story at The Source Church.

  • East County
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