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  • Jack Short
  • October 27, 2015
Food trucks will get their hearing, eventually

Commissioners authorized a public hearing on food truck ordinances but didn't set a date.

  • Sarasota
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This model shows the design of "Embracing our Differences," artwork approved for the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2015
City Commission to revisit roundabout art height

At the request of City Commissioner Susan Chapman, the board will once again discuss a 20-foot-tall statue proposed for the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota will host first annual Florida Craft Beer Summit

JDub's Brewing Company will host Florida's first ever craft brewing trade summit from March 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Cardinal Mooney's Matthew Garcia won a district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Manatee County School Board will decide tonight whether to approve projects at East County schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 27, 2015
Manatee County School Board to discuss East County school improvements

The board will decide whether to approve chiller replacements, traffic improvements and other needs.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2015
Medical Examiner rules arrestee’s death an accident

According to a report released yesterday, John Paul Kaafi died from cocaine intoxication while in Sarasota Police Department custody in May.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 27, 2015
Film review: 'Steve Jobs'

Michael Fassbender explores the dark side of the genius behind Apple.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ed Zunz has qualified to run as a candidate for his wife’s District 5 commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2015
Zunz qualifies for commission seat

Ed Zunz wants to replace his wife in the Longboat Key District 5 Town Commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 26, 2015
Annual Celebration of the Arts

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County held their annual honoring of local arts organizations and advocates at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Mote Marine Laboratory is one of 13 parcels the city owns and leases to a nonprofit, and will not have to pay a fire assessment for this year.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 26, 2015
County announces reprieve for city on controversial taxes

In the midst of threats of a lawsuit and tense relations, Sarasota County offered a year’s reprieve from controversial assessments on certain properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 18th annual Thunder by the Bay festival is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2015
New event brings Thunder by the Bay to Southside Village

Despite questions from one city commissioner, businesses in Southside Village say they welcome the inception of the “Hogs on Hillview” block party in January.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 26, 2015
'Purses and Pumps' Luncheon and Fashion Show

Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County, "Purses and Pumps Fashion Show"

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 26, 2015
Side of Ranch -- Managing Editor Jay Heater's blog

Getting to the meat of the issue

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Attendees fill their plates at last year’s fish fry.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 26, 2015
Longboat Key Historical Society cancels fish fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society has canceled its annual fish fry, scheduled for Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 26, 2015
Commissioners to consider food truck ordinances

Here's a rundown of what to look for at this week's Sarasota County Commissioners' meetings.

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