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Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk

Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 19, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 19

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 19

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • September 19, 2014
Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

Curtain Call: In defense of live performance

  • Arts + Culture
Braden River senior linebacker Jimiah Albritton celebrates following Pirates 21-6 victory over district rival Lakewood Ranch Sept. 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Lakewood Ranch

The Braden River High football team defeated district rival Lakewood Ranch 21-6 Sept. 19. With the win, the Pirates improved to 4-0 for the first time in school history while beating the Mustangs for the first time since 2009.

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  • Sports
Courtesy The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 19, 2014
Glasser/Schoenbaum Center announces new president

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced that Kameron Partridge Hodgens will take over as president and CEO beginning Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 19, 2014
Planning board recommends zoning changes

The change will reflect the historic and intended future uses of the properties at 5810 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2014
Colony Lender refiles lawsuit

Colony Lender LLC refiled a complaint against unit owners in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features Sarasota's "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda, real estate news and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 19, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The commission also placed stipulations on the rezoning of a residential lot that will be turned into a driveway for Gordon Food Service on Jo An Drive.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Planning Commission approves outdoor display

The Sarasota Planning Commission set stipulations on the outdoor display on Clark Road at Thursday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Patrons will have the options to dine in, carry out or use the drive-thru. PDQ also offers catering services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 19, 2014
PDQ restaurant opens Sunday

The PDQ (People Dedicated to Quality) restaurant chain is known for its fresh chicken tenders, sandwiches and salads and homemade sauces and dressings.

  • East County
  • News
Tom Waters started his work at the organization in April 2012.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 19, 2014
Waters to leave Mote Marine

Tom Waters, the chief advancement officer for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will leave his position in October.

  • Siesta Key
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Ringling College President Larry Thompson outlines the school's plans for a new filmmaking complex. The project includes a 25,000 square foot soundstage and a 5,000 square foot post-production studio.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling plans multimillion-dollar film expansion

At a press conference today, Ringling College President Larry Thompson announced plans for a 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Shideler, Rachel Knowles and Nick Drivas star in "Dames at Sea."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 19, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dames at Sea'

Part parody, part love letter, 'Dames at Sea' opened off Broadway, and it's sailing now in a Manatee Players production.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 18, 2014
WATCH: John Lichtenstein

WATCH: John Lichtenstein

  • Arts + Culture
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