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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
FDOT funds interchange improvement

FDOT Secretary Ananth Prasad today announced the state has secured $83 million for the reconfiguration of the University Parkway/Interstate 75 interchange.

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Scruff McGruff will also be in attendance to greet guests for the film.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota Police host free outdoor movies

Sarasota Police rescheduled outdoor screening of Disney's "Frozen" and "Cars" for Saturday night.

  • Sarasota
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Carolyn Eastwood will serve as the interim while the county searches for a new engineer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
County engineer resigns for position in Alachua

Sarasota County Engineer Jim Harriott has accepted a position as assistant county manager of Alachua County.

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The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club will host its Gourmet Lawn Party Dec. 6.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 9, 2014
Gourmet Lawn Party reaches $26,000 sponsorship goal

With Club Realty's recent contribution, the Longboat Key Kiwanis have doubled last years funds.

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25 women gather at the event to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main's Get Your Pink On

The women of Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted their first ever Get Your Pink On event at Cedars Tennis Resort to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer.

  • Longboat Key
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More than half of The Mall at University Town Center's shops and dining spots will be unique to the Bradenton and Sarasota markets.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Mall to house stores, restaurants unique to East County

When The Mall at University Town Center opens Oct. 16, it will unveil more than 100 shopping and dining destinations, over half of which will be unique to the Bradenton-Sarasota markets.

  • East County
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Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest Republican leader the Sarasota GOP has announced it will bring to the region this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota GOP taps Jindal for voting rally

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak during the Republican Party of Sarasota's Restore America Rally Oct. 28, at the Hyatt Regency.

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Lakewood Ranch Boulevard currently runs from State Road 64 south to about Professional Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch Boulevard alignment

Sarasota County commissioners approved Wednesday an alignment for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south to Fruitville Road.

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Heritage Harbour South may soon have a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy issuing tickets to speeders.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD explores speed enforcement options

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District is reaching out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about bringing deputies to issue tickets to speeders.

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Individuals interested in the school district's director of safety and security position must possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or private sector security management, among other requirements.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Manatee School District vets security director candidates

Through 4 p.m. Oct. 9, the Manatee County School District will interview candidates for its director of safety and security position.

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Stephanie Hannum, Olivia Borchers and Alene Fowler
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
One big wish granted

Volunteer wish granters Alene Fowler and Stephanie Hannum surprised 14-year-old Olivia Borchers with a One Direction-themed party last week, to inform her that her wish, through Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, was going to be granted.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Cassidy Pattison, Kendall Volner and Alli Volner with fifth-grade teacher Barbie Spraker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Book event draws 'faire' families

Sarasota Christian School hosted families for a medieval-themed Book Fair Family Night Oct. 2. Guests were treated to a giant turkey leg dinner, face painting, prize drawings and costume contests.

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The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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