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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.
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  • 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.

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Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • 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.

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Mary Kenealy Barbetta and Joe Barbetta
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  • October 15, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center Sneak Peek Charity Preview

The Mall at University Town Center Sneak Peek Charity Preview

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

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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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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

Taco Bus rolls into downtown Sarasota

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  • 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.

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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.

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Chairwoman of the Sarasota-Bradenton pentathlon foundation Katherine Harris unveils one of the locations of the 2015 Modern Pentathlon.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 15, 2014
Selby Aquatic Center, Nathan Benderson Park to house 2015 Modern Pentathlon

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon, to be held Feb. 17 through Feb. 22, will feature events housed at Selby Aquatic Center's Potter Park and Nathan Benderson Park.

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Officers will focus on pulling over distracted and aggressive drivers.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2014
FHP preps for mall opening

The Florida Highway Patrol will increase enforcement along Interstate 75 for the opening of The Mall at University Town Center Oct. 16.

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Mary Beth and Ron Steffens enjoy the evening. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Ranch women make visit to McCurdy's

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an fun-filled evening at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Sept. 24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Girl Scout earns Silver Award

Cypress Potter recently earned her Girl Scout Silver Award, the highest award for Girl Scout cadets in grades sixth through eighth, from the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

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