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Rick Bernhardt, executive director of the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Planning Commission, said form-based codes have helped Nashville grow over the past decade.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2014
DSA looks to Nashville for lessons on new code

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosted a lecture from a Nashville head planner to learn about the process of implementing a form-based code and fostering growth.

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The Phillippi Farmhouse Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from October through April. Wednesday, Oct. 1 was its first market day this fall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 1, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market kicks off sixth season

The Wednesday market runs from October to March. The market, located on the Phillippi Estate grounds, gathers 30 to 45 vendors each week.

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The 880,000-square-foot shopping center will offer a range of environmentally-friendly features when it opens Oct. 16, from energy-efficient light bulbs to 16 electric car charging stations.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 1, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center boasts environmentally-friendly features

The Mall at University Town Center will offer energy-efficient light bulbs and 16 car charging stations, among other environmentally-friendly features.

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Courtesy Friendship Centers.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2014
Friendship Centers welcomes director of development

Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. welcomes Marty Katz as the new director of development and marketing.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Bulldogs battle Wildcats in wet weather

The East Manatee Bulldogs posted a pair of wins against the Manatee Wildcats Sept. 27, at G.T. Bray Park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Casks of rum inside the Siesta Key Rum distillery.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

Join chef John Horne on a field trip to the locally owned and operated Siesta Key Rum distillery. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Horne prepares a spiced rum cake with rum syrup.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

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Kiwanis members Eric Teoh, Michael Garey, John Wild, incoming President Armando Linde, Corey Schaul, Michael Renick and outgoing President Richard Crawford. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 1, 2014
Passing the gavel

Armando Linde plans to continue the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's growth in his new role as president.

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  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch High senior Nicole Grant has helped lead the Lady Mustangs to district championships each of the past three seasons. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
LWR Mustang commits to Owls

Lakewood Ranch High senior middle hitter Nicole Grant plans to play beach volleyball for Florida Atlantic University next year.

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Charles Hayes set a new ODA school record in the 100-yard backstroke Sept. 9 with a time of 1 minute, 4.31 seconds. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
Back in action

After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Ashlynn Martin put her "paws" to action

Ashlynn Martin's dance-a-thon fundraiser Sept. 7, at Jump Dance Co., benefitting Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and its Lexi's Paw Pals program, welcomed more than 60 participants.

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Petey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
Honor seeks home for Petey

A 1-year-old hound dog named Petey has been waiting to find a new home for more than 6 months at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

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