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The wooden pedestrian bridge, which spans over a pond, is part of a longer trail at Arlington Park. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2014
City staff wants to bridge gap in aesthetics

The construction of a pedestrian bridge at Arlington Park is on hold, as a conflict between the desires of residents and city staff has arisen.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
News Briefs

Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley; Sam Snead's set to reopen; SCAT adds evening hours for mall routes

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Kameron Partridge Hodgens said she will take her first few weeks as executive director to learn about the 18 nonprofit groups operating on the Glasser Schoenbaum campus. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2014
New Glasser Schoenbaum director looks forward

Kameron Partridge Hodgens, the new executive director of the Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center, joins the organization with an eye toward the future - and toward boosting the public's awareness of the nonprofit institution.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 16, 2014
CONA presses candidates for Sarasota 2050 stances

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association candidate forum for County Commission Districts 2 and 4 focused heavily on rooting out the candidates' opinions on Sarasota 2050.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 16, 2014
CONA presses candidates for Sarasota 2050 stances

CONA presses candidates for Sarasota 2050 stances

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Ron Soto, president of the merchants group and owner of Soto's Optical. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • David Conway
  • October 16, 2014
'Downtown Cares' aims to curb panhandling

If you see donation boxes labeled 'Downtown Cares' inside businesses in the heart of the city in the coming weeks, then the Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association's campaign to raise public awareness about panhandling is working.

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Josh and Kristina Hagen take photos of their son Alexander among the pumpkins at Fruitville Grove.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
Pumpkins are ripe for the picking at patches

You can find pumpkin-flavored anything these days, but nothing tops the real thing.

  • Sarasota
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Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Weekly winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Kenealy Barbetta and Joe Barbetta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 15, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center Sneak Peek Charity Preview

The Mall at University Town Center Sneak Peek Charity Preview

  • Black Tie
George Adley and Deborah Blue
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

  • Black Tie
mall
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2014
10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

10 reasons to get excited for the Mall at University Town Center

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taco bus in st petersburg
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Richard Curtis, of Keller Williams, talks with Aaron Kerr, of Fast Signs, and Jennifer Stevens, of Stretch Zone.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber Power Connection Lunch

Members of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce learned about one another's businesses during a power luncheon networking event held Oct. 15, at the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

  • Sarasota
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The Observer will feature a live stream of the debate in the race for Florida governor this evening.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
LIVE STREAM: Scott, Crist debate at Broward College

CBS Miami will provide streaming coverage of the debate between Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist beginning at 7 p.m., live from Broward College.

  • Siesta Key
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