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The space has been left exactly as it was after the previous tenant filed for bankruptcy.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 18, 2013
USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over Viking Space

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has signed a lease to run its culinary program out of the former Viking Space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Shea Bartholomew
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Gan at Temple Sinai's Trike-A-Thon

The Gan Preschool at Temple Sinai held their 5th Annual Trike-a-Thon Friday, Oct. 18. The students, ages two to five, raced their trikes around the outdoor courtyard to raise money for the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Oct. 19 walk starts at 9 a.m. with pre-registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

This year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, held at the Sarasota Polo Club, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County has removed invasive Australian pines (pictured) from Lido Key to preserve the natural environment.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Invasive species in Sarasota

The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County have undertaken initiatives to root out non-native plant species in the region. Do you know what's growing in your backyard?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association parts ways with another developer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 18, 2013

Today's stories: Colony Association parts ways with developer; Woman's Exchange begins expansion; Woman's Resource Center adds new executive director; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Woman's Exchange purchased the parcel bordering Laurel Park for $275,000 in 2012.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
Woman's Exchange begins expansion

The Burns Square consignment shop this month demolished a building on an adjacent parcel purchased in 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The membership is just $80 until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and that includes a ticket to the kick-off party. After that, it's $99.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2013
Weekend Best Best: Culture Collective Kick-off Party

Join Asolo Repertory Theatre, FSU/Asolo Conservatory, the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling and the Arts and Cultural Alliance; along with community group sponsors, Visit Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and The Observer and ThisweekinSarasota.com in celebrating Sarasota Culture Collective this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2013
OBITUARY: Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff

Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff, 71, of Plaistow, N.H., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Los Angeles-based interior architect Antonia Hutt commissions a Jorge Blanco iconic "Thinker" of her own.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2013
Sculptor Jorge Blanco installs a signature piece in Los Angeles

Where in the world is Jorge Blanco? When he's not in Sarasota, he's all over the world, and so are his sculptures. Most recently, he installed a private commission at a home in Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
This year's Fish Fry will feature the same favorite menu in a new location: Cedars Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2013
Tickets available for Fish Fry, Lawn Party

Buy your tickets today for two favorite Longboat Key events coming up next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving in the spooktacular shark tank.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright

The sea gets spookier tonight at Mote's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michelle Brault and Jenny Thompson Alday
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Key to the Cure

Key to the Cure

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ila Edwards
  • October 17, 2013
Pumpkin pleasures in a glass

Pumpkin pleasures in a glass

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Kimberly Braun
  • October 17, 2013
Nissan LEAF gets greener

Nissan LEAF gets greener

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2013
Pickin' Picnic strums up success

Pickin' Picnic strums up success

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