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  • October 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Suau, who said the Fruitville Initiative was his brainchild in 2002, and Wade Matthews, the conservation chair for Sarasota Audubon Society, discuss Sarasota County commissioners denying an amendment to the Fruitville Initiative
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2015
Commissioners decline Benderson's petition to amend Fruitville Initiative

They decide new development plan veers too far away from original plan

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. Dr. James Fiorica, MD and Oncologist at SMH speaking at a Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation luncheon.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2015
SMH to expand cancer research with donation

More than $6.5 million in donations announced for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the Kolschowsky foundation.

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Attorney Richard Ulrich spoke on behalf of the GreyHawk Landing property owners association during the Community Development District meeting Thursday, Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
GreyHawk CDD, POA seek cohesive parking policies for community

Current policies are causing confusion amongst residents and governing bodies.

  • East County
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Red Ribbon Week was established in 1988.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2015
Haile Middle School celebrates Red Ribbon Week

Students are wearing crazy hats and other clothing to raise awareness about drug and alcohol use.

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Iain Webb and Jean Weidner Goldstein celebrate after just cutting the ribbon into the new dance studio space.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2015
Sarasota Ballet cuts ribbon on DNG studio expansion

The Sarasota Ballet's educational outreach program Dance - The Next Generation opened one new dance studio, an expanded rehearsal space and an all new computer lab.

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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 9

Braden River captures the Class 7A-District 11 title with a 35-0 shutout over Palmetto Oct. 23.

  • East County
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Nolan Middle School soccer's Taylor Golden and Jordan Golden
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

  • East County
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Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net for a point in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
Blazers roll into semifinals

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team swept Everglades City 3-0 in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ron Massaro shows off a lazy Susan he made using the art of marquetry.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2015
Carving a new lifestyle

Myakka resident's artwork not just a chip off the old block.

  • East County
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Chris Culp hopes to have community groups join the garden and get their own spaces to plant herbs and native plants.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
Garden plan blooms at Braden River library

Braden River Branch wants to diversify use of its space.

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Valerie Stolte watches a butterfly prepare for liftoff.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2015
Summerfield garden flutters to new heights

The Gardeners Out East club held its butterfly garden dedication Saturday.

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CANDance Champions
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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 28, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 10.29.15

Meet our gem, fête a social editor, iPhone shopping and much more ...

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The home at 570 S. Spoonbill Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 6,846 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 28, 2015
Bird Key home sells for $3.88 million

The home at 570 S. Spoonbill Drive has five bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 6,846 square feet of living area.

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  • Real Estate
Longboat Key was ranked for its picturesque beaches and serene landscape.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 28, 2015
Longboat named ninth best U.S. island destination

In its 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveler ranked Longboat ninth in its top ten U.S. island destinations.

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