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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota’s unemployment rate dips below 5%

Economic recovery continues in Sarasota County, as September’s employment numbers are the most positive since the summer of 2007.

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Commissioner Shelli Eddie, Sarasota Police Department Deputy Chief Pat Robinson, SPARCC President and CEO Jessica Hays and Aaron Bellamy, male engagement coordinator for SPARCC.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2015
SPARCC honors community leaders with courage

SPARCC hosts 3rd annual Men of Courage breakfast at The Field Club.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2015
Inspiration Academy to host Spirit Run

Inspiration Academy will host its first Spirit Run 5K and one mile Mummy Walk Oct. 24.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
Why do you like the Mall at UTC?

The Mall turns 1 year this week.

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In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2015
City issues building permit for DeMarcay project

On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

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Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo taken at Siesta Beach.
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  • October 15, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo taken at Siesta Beach.

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Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.
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  • October 15, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Lynn Flood, of Lakewood Ranch, submitted this photo taken at a botanical garden in Palma Sola.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Joy Knight submitted this photo of a sunset run on Longboat Key.

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Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde has qualified to run as a candidate for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2015
Linde qualifies for commission seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last month when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
CDD 5 approves additional palm trimming

The board voted to switch back to a twice-yearly trimming schedule.

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Outgoing Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey welcomes incoming Executive Director Anne Ross, who attended board meetings on a vacation day.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch exec terms finalized

IDA supervisors approved contract terms with Anne Ross.

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  • October 15, 2015
A worthy investment

Underground utilities lines are like business assets: You must reinvest in them to stay competitive and add value.

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Suzanne and Don Gangnagel review the 10-year master plan for Community Haven.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2015
Community Haven hosts Around the World in 80 Days event

To raise funds for its new Haven Industries Vocational Center, Community Haven hosted a multi-cultural event.

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Managing editor Jay Heater will be writing a weekly column for the East County Observer
    By
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  • October 15, 2015
Turn up the Heat

New managing editor lands in East County, needs your help

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 15, 2015
HGTV real estate workshop comes to Lakewood Ranch

The Polo Grill will host the event Wednesday, Oct. 28.

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