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  • September 15, 2015
Orioles to host fall instructional league

The Baltimore Orioles will host the team’s Fall Instructional League Sept. 22 through Oct. 13, in Sarasota.

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New Sir Knights pose with San Damiano Assembly Color Guard Members.
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  • September 14, 2015
Knights' council members raise ranks

Blood drive remembers 9/11

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Before the City Commission's decision not to regulate any vehicles for hire, Uber representatives warned that a proposed ordinance would drive the service out of Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • September 14, 2015
City prepares to formalize taxi deregulation

Following last week’s decision to preserve Uber service in Sarasota and remove regulations on taxis, city staff is working on implementing the changes.

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  • Jack Short
  • September 14, 2015
Sarasota County ranks high for livability

Sarasota County ranks high for ‘livability.’ However, it may be that livability is in the eye — and age — of the beholder.

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The relatively new Urbanite Theatre, which opened in April with Anna Jordan's "Chicken Shop" will bring four new plays to the Sarasota community including another U.S. premiere collaboration with playwright Jordan.
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  • September 14, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Urbanite's second season will include U.S. and regional premieres of four adventurous and challenging theatrical works: "Freak," "Lungs," "Stupid F#*%ing Bird" and "The Drowning Girls."

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Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 14, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club welcomes new food and beverage director

Angella Cisco-Ferreira will serve as Bird Key Yacht Club’s food and beverage director.

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Eileen and Jerry Finehirsh enjoy time with friends.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 14, 2015
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Rosh Hashanah

To commemorate the start of the Jewish New Year, a Sarasota synagogue, Temple Emanu-El, enjoyed a luncheon at The Meadows Country Club.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 14, 2015
Theater review: 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly'

Venice Theatre's 'I Never Saw Another Butterfly' celebrates the power of art and memory

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The meeting will be held at 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Manatee County hosts budget hearing

The public has an opportunity to weigh in on its $563.9 million net budget.

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Town Hall Executive Director Eva Rey leads a discussion on finding her replacement. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2015
Lakewood Ranch executive candidate search narrows

More than 30 individuals have applied for Eva Rey's position leading Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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Fifteen homes in Bayou Sound under a boil water notice until Tuesday afternoon because a water line broke on Harbourside Drive over the weekend.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 14, 2015
Bayou Sound under a boil water notice

Bayou Sound homes lost water service over the weekend when a water line broke on Harbourside Drive Saturday night on Longboat Key.

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Offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer and Alex Salguero played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls. The two will play in their final rivalry game Sept. 18.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Rival linemen ready to tackle district opener

Senior offensive linemen Gabriel Overmyer of Lakewood Ranch and Alex Salguero of Braden River played youth football together for the Manatee Bulls.

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Josh Groban's latest album "Stages" features performances of his favorite modern musical theater classics.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • September 14, 2015
Josh Groban to perform at the Van Wezel Foundation's Gala

The acclaimed tenor-baritone will perform at the Van Wezel Foundation's annual gala event on February 28 as a part of his "Stages" tour.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 14, 2015
Pirates and Thunder notch Week 3 victories

Braden River remains unbeaten while ODA notches first win of the season.

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