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Selby Botanical Gardens, where State Sen. Nancy Detert was recently honored for her part in a $.5 million appropriation to the Gardens.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Oct. 22 2015

Check out this rundown of the week's hottest stories.

  • Sarasota
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Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Siesta Beach House tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2015
Siesta Key condo unit sells for $1.78 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 5 and October 9.

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  • News
Despite the five-year vacation of the Gulfstream Avenue condominium, Charlotte Ryan said she always believed she'd find a way to return to her Dolphin Tower home.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Conversation with Charlotte Ryan

We talked to the Dolphin Tower Condominium Association president about the five years of work spent repairing the damaged building — and how it feels to be close to moving back home.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.22.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Attendees fill their plates with salad, hush puppies, friend and grilled fish, coleslaw and key lime pies at last year’s fish fry.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 21, 2015
Historical Society casts net for fish fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society will hold its 11th annual Old Thyme Fish Fry on Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Robson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota authorities make arrest for string of burglaries

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Ryan Robson, 37.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Bedford, a vice president of planning for Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, addresses the Business Alliance/Tiger Bay Club luncheon on Wednesday at Polo Grill on Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2015
Side of Ranch blog Oct. 21

Managing editor Jay Heater comments about area traffic

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 21, 2015
Manatee County Library System modernizes online system

The new library catalogue includes a community information database.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 22

A look at our favorite events this week

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 21, 2015
Republican Club of Longboat Key welcomes Bridget Ziegler

Sarasota County School Board Member Bridget Ziegler spoke about her work with the board at the Republican Club of Longboat Key’s meeting Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty started Walden Media with his brother out of his apartment in 2000 and the company's films have gone on to gross over $3.3 billion worldwide.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 21, 2015
Chip Flaherty talks the big impact of family films

Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty, Jr. stopped by Ringling College of Art and Design Tuesday night to discuss filmmaking and creating cutting-edge, family friendly entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
In 2014, teenage drivers throughout the state were involved in 38,000 car crashes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 21, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week continues through Oct. 24

National Safety Council aims to educate the public on safe driving practices for teens.

  • East County
  • News
Gurbaj Singh leads the pack of students riding tricycles for The Gan Trike-a-thon Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2015
The Gan fundraiser speeds up with Trike-a-thon

The Gan at Temple Sinai rides tricycles to help collect money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
McKenzie Lantz contributed four kills and an ace to lead Sarasota Christian to a 3-0 win in the Class 2A-District 9 semifinals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2015
Sarasota Christian breezes into district final

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat St. Petersburg Canterbury 3-0 Oct. 20.

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