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HALLOWEEN
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

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STVINCENT
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

  • Arts + Culture
Manasota Goodwill President Bob Rosinsky expects to open in the more than 40,000-square-foot space in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
Goodwill gains East County retail space

Manasota Goodwill will open a 40,000-square-foot retail store in Ranch Lake Plaza in March.

  • East County
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Although the viewing deck at Centennial Park is closed, the boat ramp will remain open. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
Centennial Park deck closed for repair

Sarasota County and city of Sarasota staff are working to replace railing on the viewing deck.

  • Siesta Key
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Julie Vaqueira, a homeowner who lives near Vamo Drive, takes her grandchildren Salara, 2, and Jaden, 3, to play in the bay almost every day. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 28, 2014
County addresses erosion issues

The kayak launch on Vamo Drive is growing in popularity, which has intensified erosion problems.

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The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 28, 2014
Longboat Library prepares for new season

The Longboat Library's 58th season will begin Nov. 1.

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Madelyn Stevens poses with her “little devil” Lola at the Stonebrook Halloween Doggie Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 11-unit Infinity condo will overlook the Gulf.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2014
Site work begins on Infinity condo

The long-awaited project at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive will bring 11 luxury condo units to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shinn and Co. will present the School Board with a report on human resources and payroll, IT and contracts procedures at its meeting tonight.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 28, 2014
Manatee County School District to hear assessments on payroll, IT and contracts practices

At its meeting at 5:45 p.m. Oct. 28, the Manatee County School District will hear a presentation from Shinn and Co. - the company reviewing the School Board's policies and procedures - on the district's payroll, IT and other practices.

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FDOT plans to build a diverging diamond interchange at University Parkway and I-75.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2014
MPO allots funding for interchange

The MPO on Monday added improvements to the intersection of University Parkway and Interstate 75 to its long-range and transportation improvement plans.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie
  • October 27, 2014
Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

Factory Girl: Moody Makeup

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  • By Nicole Unger
  • October 27, 2014
Day Trippin' — Roaring fun at Big Cat Habitat

Day Trippin' — Roaring fun at Big Cat Habitat

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Co-Chairs Roberta Georgiou, Leslie Kudla and Sandy Slaminko
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show

Baby Basics of Sarasota County hosted its annual fundraising event 'A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show' Monday, Oct. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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